Autism Support
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Kingsville, Ohio, United States
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Over the past 30 years, I have taught students ranging in age from 3-18. I am presently retired. I have 28 years of experience working with preschool children with disabilities; specifically children on the autism spectrum. I have also worked with multi-handicapped children who have had varying disabilities. I've taught social skills to students at the elementary, middle school and high school level. I have taught a special education course at Kent State University, Ashtabula, Ohio Branch. I have conducted trainings on teaching children with autism and sensory integration disorders. I also have formed and conducted parent support groups for my present school district.
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Choice Board
Often, students with autism need motivators to work for to keep them compliant with teacher directives. Face it, we work for the motivator of a paycheck, right? So, the "Choice Board" is simply a collection of pictures or images that the student chooses from before being asked to complete a task. When the task is complete, he/she gets the actual motivator they chose. A free favorites form is available to download under my digital downloads. Have parents fill this out so you will know what p
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Favorites Form
The first step to getting to know a child on the autism spectrum is to find out about their FAVORITES. Once parents/caregivers complete this form, teachers will know how to motivate students with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder). Since these students often have limited interests, this form is a "must have" to be successful in teaching and dealing with our ever growing population of children labeled with an ASD.
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Experience
Over the past 30 years, I have taught students ranging in age from 3-18. I am presently retired. I have 28 years of experience working with preschool children with disabilities; specifically children on the autism spectrum. I have also worked with multi-handicapped children who have had varying disabilities. I've taught social skills to students at the elementary, middle school and high school level. I have taught a special education course at Kent State University, Ashtabula, Ohio Branch. I have conducted trainings on teaching children with autism and sensory integration disorders. I also have formed and conducted parent support groups for my present school district.
Teaching style
I believe that young children are kinesthetic, hands on learners. I provide my students with experiential learning activities. My daily routine rotates between sitting and movement activities. I provide my students with sensory integration activities to keep their systems running at an optimal state for learning.
My own education history
Bachelor's Degree from Edinboro State University
Dual Major in Elementary and Special Education
Graduate Degree from Kent State University
Major: Early Childhood Education
Additional Validation: Early Education of the Handicapped
Additional biographical information
I have been an instructor for the American Red Cross in Water Safety, Adapted Aquatics and Canoeing.
Have taught Sunday School for Kingsville United Presbyterian Church. I have also served on the church board of deacons and elders.
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