Video Share Platform. Autism Asperger Resources for Teachers and Parents. The Partnership for 21st Century Skills. Families and Adults/Resource Library. Www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/general/elemsec/speced/autismspecdis.pdf. Tech Tips / TCI Tech Tips- iPod, iPad, & iPhone Apps to support students with autism. Professional Development Services: Differentiated Instruction Workshops Grades K-12. Grades K-8 Using the 6+1 Traits to Create Powerful Writers Wouldn’t it be great if we could wave a wand to make all students powerful writers?
This workshop will focus on the use of 6+1 Traits of Writing and the research of Ruth Culham. Participants will learn new ways to use picture books to plan in-depth writing lessons, create a community of writers, and help students to assess, revise, and improve their own writing. Grades K-12 Meeting Students’ Needs with Differentiated Instruction Learn how to “shake-up” instruction to meet the individual needs of all students in all content areas. Digging Deeper With Differentiation Learn how to effectively differentiate instruction using student data. Managing the Differentiated Classroom This workshop will focus on strategies to organize and manage the Differentiated Classroom. FREE SOCIAL SKILLS DOWNLOADS. Here are dozens of free autism social skills teaching resources, most with free pdf downloads.
The resources vary in difficulty and can be used for children between ~ age 6 and ~ age 18. The resources are organized by color-coded categories below: 1. Communication/Relationships [view video describing these HERE] 2. 3. . * = Printable downloads included (worksheets, hand-held visuals, activity cards, wall displays) + = Information, instruction, discussion (no downloads) 1. *Eye, Face, Ruler picture prompts *Listening Prompt Worksheet and Display Panels *Self Control Meters for distance, volume, formality *Pie charts for proportional group conversation +Using a toy balance to teaching reciprocity in relationships and conversation *Turn-taking visual strategies: summary *All About Me Signs *Talk to Family Picture Sheets +Using Photo Albums to promote learning about others in conversation.
Early Signs of Autism Video Tutorial. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), Centers for Disease Control, National Institutes of Health, autism advocacy groups and researchers have all drawn attention to the importance of the early detection of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) to make access to early intervention possible.
The scientific literature indicates that the average age of ASD diagnosis is 4 years, despite the fact that about half of children with this neurodevelopmental disorder may be detected by age 14 months. The AAP recommends that ASD-specific screeners be administered within pediatric practices beginning at age 18 months.
However, these screeners are imperfect and often require parents to provide ‘yes’ or ‘no’ answers to questions about the presence of certain behaviors. Yet ASD-related behaviors often present inconsistently, and are intermixed with behaviors seen in typically-developing children. In addition, ASD-related behaviors often differ from typical development in quality, not just in quantity. Dr. Early Signs of Autism. 5 Video Simulations to Help You Experience Autism Highlighted by Mashable. April 25, 2014 (April 25, 2014) -- This week, Mashable came out with an article called "5 Autism Simulations To Help You Experience Sensory Overload.
" The article explains that many individuals with autism are creating these videos to help our society understand some of the things people with autism experience. Our very own Dr. Paul Wang, Autism Speaks senior vice president and head of medical research, was interviewed by Mashable about these sensory issues. "It is hard to appreciate what it is like to be in the shoes of someone with ASD," said Dr. See below for three of the video simulations. Note from Mashable: Those with epilepsy or who are prone to seizures should not watch these videos. Sitting in a Coffee Shop This video highlights autism advocate Carly Fleischmann who is non-verbal and on the autism spectrum.
Walking Down the Street In this video we see how walking down a sidewalk can differ between someone who is on the autism spectrum and someone who isn't. Shopping at a Store. The Partnership for 21st Century Skills.