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Symptoms of Autism: An Overview

Autism is a developmental disorder found in children. Children with autism may feel isolated in society and in the classroom. Understanding the symptoms of autism can help immensely in understanding a child with autism. This article provides an overview of the symptoms of autism. Read on .......

Published by rojarose (1553 pts) on Nov 7, 2009 to
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Helping Asperger's Syndrome Students Adapt To Classroom Transitions

Asperger's syndrome is a disorder that is part of the autism spectrum. Students who have this syndrome are prone to intense anxiety due to changes in routine, and this can create problems at school. Here are some ways to prepare an Asperger's child for upcoming classroom transitions.

Published by WritingBug (3561 pts) on Nov 3, 2009 to
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Teaching Autistic Students: Traffic Signs Lesson Plan

Can you teach an autistic child traffic signs? Sure you can. This article contains several methods you can use to teach your child the meaning of traffic signs in a way that she will understand.

Published by Keren Perles (11637 pts) on Nov 3, 2009 to
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Transition from School to Work: Preparing Autistic Students

Preparing autistic people to enter the workplace is essential. After all, the transition to the world outside school is the test of whether the school has prepared them adequately for life. There are several aspects of the workplace that need to be specifically taught to autistic students.

Published by Keren Perles (11637 pts) on Nov 3, 2009 to
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How to Teach Autistic Students Through Art

Art lessons for autistic students can be more than just a fun activity. In fact, autistic students can learn a lot through art – how to use their senses, work as a group, or become more self-aware. Take a look at some of the ways that you can build these skills through some simple art projects.

Published by Keren Perles (11637 pts) on Nov 3, 2009 to
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Classroom Strategies for Students with Autism

As a teacher for students with autism, you have a very important mission in the classroom. In order to achieve your professional goals you will need to use special classroom strategies to effectively manage student engagement and on task behavior. Keep reading to learn about strategies that work...

Published by anamariarox (548 pts) on Oct 31, 2009 to
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Learning Characteristics of Autism

Autism is a complex illness that can cause various problems in children, depending on its severity. Autism does display several key characteristics that occur in most children. Teachers can learn to utilize these unique characteristics to help them succeed in school.

Published by Ann Olson (1304 pts) on Oct 31, 2009 to
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The Best Autism Learning Tools and Teaching Strategies

Find the best autism teaching strategies to help each student with autism maximize progress in the classroom. In order to find teacher success in instruction, teachers need to know what is the best learning tool individualized for each of their students and use it effectively to grow student skills.

Published by anamariarox (548 pts) on Oct 29, 2009 to
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Nutritional Advice for Managing Autism

Nutritional protocol for parents to follow in feeding children with autism is presented in this article. Vitamins and diet are discussed, including B12, probiotics, digestive enzymes, magnesium, and casein-free diets which have become the mainstays of meeting dietary needs for children with autism.

Published by Melanie Grimes (95 pts) on Oct 28, 2009 to
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Review of My Child Has Autism by Clarissa Willis, Ph.D.

The newest book by Clarissa Willis, Ph.D.,"My Child Has Autism: What Parents Need to Know" is very useful for anyone dealing with autism in the home or classroom.

Published by candrel (1109 pts) on Oct 25, 2009 to
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