The Autism Discussion Page - On Stress, Anxiety, Shutdowns and Meltdown
This is the go-to book study for information on autism!
The Autism Discussion Page focuses on many of the specific questions that teachers and parents have about children on the spectrum, including neurological and processing differences, understanding brain drain, anxiety and stress, shutdowns and meltdowns, sensory overload, and most importantly, how to support children with autism. The author has more than 35 years experience in the field of developmental disabilities with autism spectrum disorders. You will come away with a solid understanding of characteristics of children on the spectrum and will have a tool of strategies to support those kids.
Required reading: The Autism Discussion Page - On Stress, Anxiety, Shutdowns and Meltdowns, by Bill Nason
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1) Purchase and read The Autism Discussion Page - Proactive Strategies for Minimizing Sensory, Social and Emotional Overload, By Bill Nason
You can find this book at amazon.com or your favorite bookstore.
2) Write complete answers to all of the questions on the Book Study Handout. Type answers directly into the document. The handout is provided to you after registration is completed.
3)Educators seeking clock hours or professional development hours: In addition to Assignments 1 and 2 above...
Take a look at pages 91-93 of the text where the author details 9 different ways we can help the autistic brain relax and feel more secure. Identify a student (with sensory needs) with whom you have worked in the past, are currently working with, or whom you anticipate working with in the future (no names, please). Write a 2-3 page paper where you discuss which 2-3 ideas you chose (out of the 9 possible ideas) and how you believe they will help the student be more successful. Be sure to include what the sensory challenges are for the student, how you will adapt the environment to meet their needs, what tools you will provide the student for filtering the stimulation and which coping strategies you will teach.
The paper should be 2-3 pages, 10-12 pt font double-spaced.
3)For educators seeking college credit rather than clock hours, here is the modified requirement (In addition to Assignments 1 and 2):
Take a look at pages 91-93 of the text where the author details 9 different ways we can help the autistic brain relax and feel more secure. Identify a student (with sensory needs) with whom you have worked in the past, are currently working with, or whom you anticipate working with in the future (no names, please). Write a 5-6 page paper where you discuss each of those 9 ideas and how you believe they will help the student be more successful. Be sure to include what the sensory challenges are for the student, how you will adapt the environment to meet their needs, what tools you will provide for filtering the stimulation and which coping strategies you will teach.
The paper should be 5-6 pages, 10-12 pt font double-spaced.
All 3 assignments must be completed within 1 year. Upload completed handout and paper to your Dashboard on the website or email all completed assignments and paperwork to lorie@teacherstudy.org.
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Grading Criteria - The Autism Discussion Page
1) All three assignments must be completed within one year. Upload your documents to your Teacher Study Dashboard or email all completed assignments and paperwork to lorie@teacherstudy.org.
2) The rubric for the Book Study Handout is broken down into four goal areas.
The first goal area pertains to questions #1-7 on the handout. You will need to answer these questions and earn a “1”, “2”, “3”, or “4” according to the rubric.
The second goal area pertains to questions #8-18 on the handout. You will need to answer these questions and earn a “1”, “2”, “3”, or “4” according to the rubric.
The third goal area pertains to questions #19-28 on the handout. You will need to answer these questions and earn a “1”, “2”, “3”, or “4” according to the rubric.
The fourth goal area pertains to questions #29-59 on the handout. You will need to answer these questions and earn a “1”, “2”, “3”, or “4” according to the rubric.
The maximum number of combined points that can be earned is 20 (4 points on each of the 4 goal areas for the answers to the questions on the handout and 4 points for the paper).
4) The rubric for the The Autism Discussion Page paper explains how to earn a “1”, “2”, “3” or “4”.
“A” grade = 18-20 points
“B” grade = 16-17 points
“C” grade = 14-15 points
“D” grade = 12-13 points
“F” grade = 11 points or less
A “NC” (no credit) grade will be given if all three assignments are not completed within one year.
Pass/NoPass Grading System (for clock hours or continuing education credits)
Pass = 14-20 points
No Pass = Less than 14 points
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