Leicestershire County Council
Developing Handwriting Skills for Individuals with Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Here is a resource packed with strategies to help individuals with ASD improve their handwriting skills. Intended for the teacher or specialist, the resource provides background information on reasons learners with ASD have difficulty...
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Autism is a World
Explore Autism by watching the CNN presentation: Autism is a World. Upper graders view and discuss the documentary identify the symptoms and characteristics of autism, research treatment options, and create an...
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Bringing Attention to Autism Awareness Month
A short description of Autism Awareness Month and a few fun activities to engage your autistic learners.
Do2Learn
Ending A Conversation
Sometimes beginning a conversation isn't the hard part—it's ending the conversation that can be challenging. Autistic and mainstream learners alike can benefit from a resource that provides a reference handout with ways to end a...
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Tracing The Origins of Autism: A Spectrum of New Studies
Has the occurrence of autism increased over the years, or do the changes in diagnostic criteria account for the difference? High schoolers read an article about autism spectrum disorders and the related epidemiological studies that have...
Autism Speaks
Tips for working with participants with Autism
Everyday life can be overwhelming for a student with autism spectrum disorder. An informative presentation guides teachers through definitions of common attributes associated with autism, as well as ways to meet sensory needs to...
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21st Century Social Skills
Explore communication techniques by using the latest video technology. In this special education lesson, students create a video discussing their own social goals for the future. Students utilize Flip Video cameras to...
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A Historical and Educational Perspective on American Sign Language
Using Sign Language to Communicate with Your Special-Needs Students in the Classroom
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World Autism Awareness Day
In this World Autism Awareness Day worksheet, learners read or listen to a passage, then match phrases, fill in the blanks, choose correct words, unscramble words and sentences, write discussion questions and conduct a survey.
Other
Autistic Spectrum Disorders: Sorting It Out
Written by a teaching and practicing pediatric neurologist, this lengthy but very readable article surveys the disorders now gathered under the "Autistic Spectrum Disorders."
National Institutes of Health
Ninds: Rett Syndrome Fact Sheet
Gives facts about Rett Syndrome, one of the five specific Pervasive Developmental Disorders. The concise details include a definition, stages of the disorder, causes, diagnosis, treatment, and research. To access this page in Spanish:...
Other
Zac Browser Gold
Internet browser designed specifically for children with autism and other special needs. This resource allows children to interact directly with games and activities that cater to those who display the characteristics of autism spectrum...
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Autism Society of America
Large, multifaceted site with information on autism, the Society, news and events, research and resources, and much more. "Autism Info" is a good place to start. Includes "An exciting new e-Learning course designed to help you understand...
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Autism Society of America
Large, multifaceted site with information on autism, the Society, news & events, research & resources, and much more. "Autism Info" is a good place to start. Includes "an exciting new e-learning course designed to help you...
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Kids Health: Autism
People with autism can often feel isolated or somewhat helpless. This site provides background information about this condition, treatments, behaviors it illicits, and ways in which people cope with it. Links to related sites are...
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Eric: What Can You Tell Me About Asperger Syndrome?
The Council for Exceptional Children offers factual information on Asperger syndrome.
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University of North Carolina: Autism Resources
A huge resource with information on autism, organizations, medical research, behavior modification, references, vocational rehabilitation, parent training, and more. Click on the US map for resources by state.