The following suggested strategies are all supported by peer-reviewed articles and research that has been proven effective with students with Autism. That being said, keep in mind that all students with Autism have very different strengths and stretches and different strategies may be more effective with some students than others.
SOCIAL STORIESSocial Stories are step by step stories that explain how students can better adjust to unexpected events that may occur during the school day. Visit this page to learn more.
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SENSORY ADAPTATIONSSensory adaptations may be helpful for student with ASD who are either under or over stimulated. Visit this page to learn more.
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VISUAL SCHEDULESVisual Schedules provide an outline of the day for students with ASD to follow. Visual Schedules can be used for students of all ages and come in many different formats. Visit this page to learn more.
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BEHAVIOUR MODIFICATIONSBehaviour modifications may be necessary to help students with ASD to accommodate to the regular classroom. This page offer information on strategies that could be used by teachers to encourage positive behaviour in the classroom. Visit this page to learn more.
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TECHNOLOGY SUPPORTThis page highlights some adaptive technology that could be used to help accommodate students with ASD in the classroom. Visit this page to learn more on different apps and devices that can be used to assist students with ASD.
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http://www.buildfaith.org/2011/11/28/autism-in-the-classroom/
https://www.pinterest.com/touchautism/social-stories/
http://www.7senses.org.au/category/news/page/2/
http://www.mdcramer.com/downloads/vSked_CHI.pdf
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/96264510757209062/
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/12/20/uws_gives_ipad_to_all_students_and_staff/
https://www.pinterest.com/touchautism/social-stories/
http://www.7senses.org.au/category/news/page/2/
http://www.mdcramer.com/downloads/vSked_CHI.pdf
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/96264510757209062/
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/12/20/uws_gives_ipad_to_all_students_and_staff/