500-0 5 Part I: After viewing the presentation Understanding Autism: Strategies for Classroom Success and Effective Use of Teacher Supports , address the following prompts:
- Describe 2 supports that you noticed in the classroom you observed on slides 11 and 12.
- Identify 2-3 elements of a well-structured classroom.
- Describe the strategy of Priming with students with autism.
- Describe the use of visual supports in the classroom.
- What is Reinforcement? How will you use this strategy in your classroom?
- What is Home Base? What are your thoughts?
- How do these strategies support all students? What do you plan to incorporate into your own classroom?
Part II: Intellectual disabilities are often identified using more than IQ scores. Usually, the three areas of concern for students with intellectual disabilities; cognition, adaptive skills, and the need for supports. Summarize each area of concern and include suggestions for supports.
