Teaching Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Teaching Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders Chapter Three
• attending performances (e.g., theatre, movies) nature activities
(e.g., camping, hiking)
• participating in organized groups (e.g., Scouts)
• attending social events (e.g., dances)
Developing activities that can be enjoyed at home is important.
Students may need support in finding and learning activities such as:
• using a television, stereo, and VCR/DVD
• caring for pets playing games such as card games
• sewing, knitting, or doing other crafts
• using a computer
• playing video games
Teaching community skills
Safety is a major concern for many students with ASD. Consider
safety issues in planning for them as they develop independence in the
community. Social skills are, of course, closely connected to community
skills.
Possible areas for consideration in planning community skills
instruction include:
• using public transportation
• finding community services such as pools, recreation centres,
banks, drugstores, and grocery stores
• managing pedestrian rules and understanding traffic
• using public facilities such as washrooms
• using restaurant skills such as choosing and ordering food
• using postal services
• attending church
• attending community functions
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