Teaching Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Introduction
Teaching Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders is intended
to support teachers and others working with students with Autism
Spectrum Disorders (ASD) to plan and implement effective education
programs. It is not possible to include in this one document all the
relevant materials and research which currently exist. The document
attempts to cover the key issues. Those who wish, may use the
resource section and the references within the text to find more
information on research and instructional techniques.
The document is divided into the following sections:
What is Autism? - the nature of the disorder and how it is
diagnosed.
Characteristics of ASD - the effects of ASD and general
educational implications.
Teaching Students with ASD - more detailed suggestions
for instructional approaches and strategies for classroom
management, communication development, and social skills.
Managing Challenging Behaviours - suggestions for
developing a behaviour plan and strategies for supporting
behaviour change.
Teaching Students with Asperger’s Syndrome - educational
implications and suggested teaching strategies.
Transition Planning - suggestions for planning transitions
into the school system; between classes, programs, or schools;
between activities; and into adult life.
Assessment and Evaluation - a review of these processes
for individuals with ASD.
Planning Support for Students with ASD - a review of the
Special Education Plan (SEP) process and the role of members
of the Student Services team.
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