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Purchase AccessWhat is autism – Definition, characteristics, prevalence, IDEA provisions.
Brief summary of attitudes of children towards children with disabilities in their classrooms from literature review
Definition of terms ‘descriptive’ and ‘explanatory’
Descriptive and Explanatory activities
Q &A/discussion
The activities oulined below will be illustrated with examples:
Descriptive activities:
Explore previous knowledge
Remove stereotypes- demystify each myth
Highlight strengths -Using stories, poems, multimedia and songs-examples
Buddy systems
Conduct quizzes awareness walks/ weeks/ bulletin boards
Creating and sharing their own social stories
Siblings’ involvement/experiences
Use of indoor games- puzzles, scrabble crosswords
Same /different activities
Weekend get-together, outings, picnics
Parents and caregivers participation
Explanatory activities
Examining the meaning of different definitions under the ASD
Questions and answers- ‘why does Johnny flap his hands?’ etc
Importance of demonstrating positive ways of interaction among children
Unique needs of each child with autism
Web based activities
Encouraging children with autism to use their communication devices
Art class- creating visual schedules, social stories, etc
Sensory corners in the classroom
Parent involvement -Sharing my experience in a middle school in GA
Learning Objectives:
Content Area: Education
Rama Cousik, Doctoral, student
Associate Instructor
Indiana University Bloomington