ASD

Question 1

Treatment techniques to treat children with ASD

Answer 1

SI techniques: swinging/vestibular, animal walks for sensory input, visual structure to compensated for deficits in other areas (visual schedules, timers)

AVOID: exposure to flashing lights, loud noises- cause distress, exacerbate sensory dysfunction

Question 2

What type of environment is best for students who become easily distracted/overwhelmed by too much input? (ASD)

Answer 2

Sitting in a quiet corner of the room

Question 3

Classroom structure for a child with ASD

Answer 3

• Make sure the student has a clear and easy path to the teacher for help.
• Position the student in a quiet corner of the room where there is little chance of him being distracted by light, reflections, the door opening and closing etc.
• The student might perform better when facing a wall or window providing the view is not too distracting

DO NOT EXCLUDE/SEPARATE STUDENT FROM THE REST OF THE CLASS but establish a work area to accommodate their needs