Introduction to Autism Online Tutorial |
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“Good teachers helped me to achieve success. I was able to overcome autism because I had good teachers.” – Teaching Tips for Children and Adults with Autism by Dr. Temple Grandin (http://www.abilitypath.org/areas-of-development/delays--special-needs/autism/articles/teaching-tips-autism-temple-grandin.html) If you’re a teacher or other educator, I wanted to thank you for taking the time to learn more about autism. I’ve been a classroom teacher as well, and I know how valuable your free time is! So, let’s get started. In a school setting, students with autism may be taught in a variety of classrooms. These include: Inclusion: students with autism are taught in a regular classroom (called a “general education classroom” in this tutorial) alongside their peers for all or part of a school day. A special education teacher or paraprofessional (teaching assistant) may be in the classroom with the student to provide support as needed. Self-contained classrooms: these classrooms typically consist of all students with disabilities who may have similar educational needs. Small group settings: some students may work in a small group with a special education teacher for part of a school day for specific subjects. The remainder of their time is spent in a general education classroom. Related services: students may also attend one-on-one or small group teaching sessions from speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, etc. |
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