+ Practical Strategies on Managing Children, in Mainstream Pre- schools, with High Probability of Autism Spectrum Disorder Mohamad Shaifudin Bin Md Yusof Nadia Natasha Bte Md Rasid
Feb 23, 2016
+Practical Strategies on Managing Children, in Mainstream Pre-schools, with High Probability of Autism Spectrum Disorder
Mohamad Shaifudin Bin Md YusofNadia Natasha Bte Md Rasid
+Topics Understanding characteristics and learning
styles of children with high probability of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Challenges faced by teachers and children in the mainstream classroom
Classroom management strategies to handle children with high probability of ASD
Determining efficacy of classroom strategies
+ObjectivesParticipants will be able to: reflect and share challenges faced in managing
children, with high probability of ASD, in group settings;
develop relevant classroom strategies to address the learning and behaviour needs of children with high probability of ASD during large group and individualised teaching time; and
discuss factors influencing successful implementation of classroom management
+Individuals with high probability of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Display characteristics of Autistic Learning
and Behaviour (Chia, Kee & Shaifudin, 2010) Does not have a known clinical diagnosis Requires support in a learning environment
+Structuralist CCAS model of Autism Spectrum Disorder (Chia, 2008b)
+Characteristics and profile of children with high probability of ASD (Chia, Kee & Shaifudin, 2010). Cognitive Behavioural Traits
Thinking, and Learning Conative Behavioural Traits
Self –will Affective Behavioural Traits
self-esteem Feelings
Sensory Behavioural Traits
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The Visualizer
The Verbalizer
Characteristics and learning styles of children with high probability of ASD.
+Challenges faced by teachers and children in the mainstream classroom (Discussion – 10 mins)
Are teachers able to manage behaviour and overcome the challenges? Why?
Knowledge Skills
Support
+Classroom management strategies to handle children with high probability of ASD
Instructional Content
General Classroom Strategies
Physical Environme
nt
+Classroom management strategies to handle children with high probability of ASD
+Classroom management strategies to handle children with high probability of ASD
+Classroom management strategies to handle children with high probability of ASD
+Determining efficacy of classroom strategies (Discussion – 10 mins )
How do we determine a strategy is effective?
What are factors that promote/affect
success of effective classroom strategies ?
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Reflections and learning points.
+References
Chia, N.K.H. (2008b). Autistic savant: A need to re-define autism spectrum disorder (ASD) (Paper No.1). In Pok, D. (Ed.), Special educational needs series (pp. 1-17). Singapore: Cobee Publishing House.
Chia, K.H.N, Nam, K.K.N & Shaifudin, M.M.Y (2010). Identifying and Profiling Autistic learning and Behavioural Difficulties in Children. In. Autism A Practical Tips on Teaching Children with Mild/Moderate Autism in Mainstream Schools: Paper 1. Cobee Publishing House: Singapore.