EXCEPTIONALITY
&
DEFINITION
CRITERIA FOR
SERVICES
CHARACTERISTICS GENERAL TEACHING METHODS/
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES/
TECHNOLOGY
Autism Spectrum Disorder
“A variety (or spectrum) of related
disorders that affec
...
EXCEPTIONALITY
&
DEFINITION
CRITERIA FOR
SERVICES
CHARACTERISTICS GENERAL TEACHING METHODS/
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES/
TECHNOLOGY
Autism Spectrum Disorder
“A variety (or spectrum) of related
disorders that affect a child’s social
development and ability to
communicate and that include
unusual behavioral manifestations
such as repetitive motor
movements” (Kirk, et al, 2015,
p.143).
DSM-5
An individual must meet criteria A, B,
C, and D:
A. Persistent deficits in social
communication and social
interaction across contexts, not
accounted for by general
developmental delays.
B. Restrictive, repetitive patterns
of behaviors, interests, or
activities.
C. Symptoms must be present in
early childhood (but may not
become fully manifest until
social demands exceed limited
capacities).
D. Symptoms together limit and
impair everyday functioning.
(Kirk, et al, 2015, p146)
Lack of Theory of the Mind
(the ability of human beings to
understand the thinking and
feelings of other people that’s
necessary for understanding,
predicting, and shaping the
behavior of others).
Acting out or aggressive
behavior due to limited ability
to communicate.
Hypersensitivity to sensory
stimuli
Trouble with important
thinking skills like decisionmaking, problem solving,
executive function, and the
more complex mental
processes of reasoning and
evaluation.
Difficulty with a range of
motor skills such as gross
motor, fine motor, and motor
planning.
(Kirk, et al, 2015, pp. 148-150)
Early intervention and early
diagnosis
Naturalistic intervention Peermediated instruction and
intervention
Social narratives of social stories;
Comic strip conversations
Prompting; visual supports
Creating Structure
Improving Social Skills
Functional Behavior Assessment
Assistive Technology (voice output
communication aids)
Focused Intervention Practice
Comprehensive Treatment Models
(TEACCH, EIBI)
(Kirk, et al, 2015, pp. 154-161)
Emotional/Behavioral Disability
“…a condition exhibiting one or
more of the following
characteristics over a long period
of time and to a marked degree
that adversely affects a child’s
educational performance:
An individual must meet at least one of
the following criteria:
)
(A) An inability to learn that cannot
be explained by intellectual, sensory, or
health factors.
(B) An inability to build or maintain
satisfactory interpersonal relationships
with peers and teachers.
(C) Inappropriate types of behavior
◾Hyperactivity (short attention span,
impulsiveness);
◾Aggression or self-injurious behavior
(acting out, fighting);
◾Withdrawal (not interacting socially
with others, excessive fear or anxiety);
◾Immaturity (inappropriate crying,
temper tantrums, poor coping skills);
and
◾Learning difficulties (academically
performing below grade level).
Students who suffer from Emotional and
Behavioral Disorders, or EBD, often find it
very difficult to control their behavior and
focus on their work in the classroom. EBD
students also commonly lack the impulse
control and the emotional balance that is
necessary to handle social interactions with
other students effectively.
1. Keep class rules/activities simple
and clear
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