tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2962052310106622805.post2451262501080025184..comments2023-10-31T02:21:56.365-07:00Comments on Schoolroom Swag: Asperger's SyndromeUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2962052310106622805.post-22316948068753806582012-09-23T13:36:09.197-07:002012-09-23T13:36:09.197-07:00I found your post very interesting! My oldest son...I found your post very interesting! My oldest son who is now 19 and in college, has Aspergers and struggled socially and behaviorally all through elementary and middle school. He was finally diagnosed when he was 13. We both read the book Look Me in the Eye: My Life with Asperger's by John Elder Robison. A fascinating glimpse at the internal struggles of an AS child and adult. For my son, he needed alternatives to group work and did well with independent study. Unstructured times such as lunch and recess made him feel anxious and he was always getting into trouble. Thank you for sharing the resources and your insight! Lauren<br /><a href="http://literacyteachermomof3.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Teacher Mom of 3</a>Teacher Mom of 3https://www.blogger.com/profile/14037401118654939801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2962052310106622805.post-1806154471225947492012-09-08T10:03:14.510-07:002012-09-08T10:03:14.510-07:00Hi Ann!
I am a special education teacher. Someth...Hi Ann!<br /><br />I am a special education teacher. Something I have found very helpful for some of my student are transition checklists. Usually transitions are times that have the least amount of structure and can be the most hectic. Having a checklist of things to do during pack up, dismissal, arrival, lunch time, etc. can be helpful by reducing anxiety throughout the school day.<br /><br />You mentioned having your student read quietly in the morning in a separate space within the classroom. Not sure if you already do this, but definitely keep a "safe space" in your classroom where the child can go if a break is necessary. This is something you can suggest or something he can suggest, but a sandtimer is used at the "safe space" to add some accountability and provide an "end time", so it isn't just used as task avoidance. This space could also be in a buddy teacher's classroom. This option should hopefully cut down on meltdowns. <br /><br />Something else I like to do for students who need something tactile is attach a one-sided piece of velcro under their chair or desk. The student can run his fingers across the velcro when he needs some tactile stimulation during independent work. I find that "widgets" and other play stress balls can end up flying across the classroom or used as toys by other students, so I like to try out options that are quiet and discrete.<br /><br />Hope this helps! -Kate The Wise Owlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06617465585615456535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2962052310106622805.post-8700313070930176032012-09-06T19:09:23.105-07:002012-09-06T19:09:23.105-07:00You behave very well with that boy but what I thin...You behave very well with that boy but what I think is you are neglecting other students in indirect way and I know you dont have any intension like this..aspergers syndromehttp://www.parentingaspergerscommunity.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2962052310106622805.post-81027046202168670772012-09-06T17:25:39.650-07:002012-09-06T17:25:39.650-07:00Hi Ann,
Thank you so much for checking out my blog...Hi Ann,<br />Thank you so much for checking out my blog and leaving a comment! I love the names Ella and Grace--old fashion -- but modern! If you have any advice for a new blogger, I would love it. Hope you have a great year! Today was my first day and I am exhausted! hahaha<br /><br />Melissa<br />grella monstershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05371685176240824326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2962052310106622805.post-82210792649566677662012-09-02T11:15:56.880-07:002012-09-02T11:15:56.880-07:00I teach at a small charter school that is full inc...I teach at a small charter school that is full inclusion. I did not have much experience with special education before I started but my goodness, I have learned so much! It sounds like you are on the right track with him. You could try <br />-getting a bean bag chair for whole group discussions (I worry about letting him sit on your lap without stigmatizing him for his disability unless you do this for all students)<br />-reviewing the schedule everyday so that he knows what to expect and when. If there are going to be changes, make sure you review those and the reasoning before the change<br />-the timer is what I was also going to suggest but you got that one already! <br />-maybe allow him some brain breaks throughout the day. It could be for all students but help him the most. After a certain number of tasks, a brain break could be incorporated. I know that depending on the task, it may be overwhelming to sit and work for long periods of time or the difficulty of the task may cause a meltdown, agitation or complete frustration. <br />I hope this helps! <br />Vanessa<br /><a href="http://kindergartenschmindergarten.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Kindergarten Schmindergarten</a> Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03184245754057918702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2962052310106622805.post-14000634645602575062012-09-01T19:10:41.299-07:002012-09-01T19:10:41.299-07:00THANK YOU!!!!! Any ideas are helpful. He's pre...THANK YOU!!!!! Any ideas are helpful. He's pretty high functioning, but the other kids are really bothered by things he does, so helping him helps everyone!<br />Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10572474828408282027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2962052310106622805.post-15006265907791344472012-09-01T15:34:31.498-07:002012-09-01T15:34:31.498-07:00I had a child last year that was on the mild end o...I had a child last year that was on the mild end of the spectrum. Sitting him near the front, keeping noise levels low, allowing him to have the classroom mascot (Clifford) sit on his desk were things that helped him. Two of his biggest issues were supplies and changing routines. Example, if he needed a red crayon and you tell him to use a color that is close to that, everything came to a halt until he had a red crayon. If we did math before lunch instead of after lunch like normal then he would shut down. I guess it really is just learning what works for your kid. Hope some of this helps. Sounds like you are already on the right track though.Michelle at VolusiaHeart4Kidshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15797845301198909199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2962052310106622805.post-26239385969359787472012-09-01T13:31:11.767-07:002012-09-01T13:31:11.767-07:00Sounds like your doing a lot to help this kid. I b...Sounds like your doing a lot to help this kid. I bet its going to pay off.<br /><a href="http://room5teacher.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Adventures in Room 5</a>Cassandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05267643029410683972noreply@blogger.com