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Virginia Said:
What are the best resources for teachers of Autistic children of preschool age?We Answered:
I've been in preschool special education for 30 years and by far, the students with autism have been the most challenging over the years.My greatest resource was the Occupational Therapist in terms of providing structure in the room with visuals, visual, visuals!!!! The digital camera and Boardmaker should be your best friends. Over the years, the OTs were the ones to educate me on the vast array of sensory issues students with autism experience. The speech therapists were also invaluable.
Not sure where your greatest needs are at this time. You can drive yourself crazy with all the websites and such, but you need to find what works for your situation. Does your school system have an autism specialist? Pick his or her brain! I was not keen on using visuals years ago, but now I would not be without them - daily schedule, behavior reminders, social stories, etc.
Experience in this case is the best teacher - you will learn so much from your students if you observe them and respect "their world" as opposed to "imposing" upon the child at every turn.
In terms of a resource, the very best resource I have ever, ever read concerning autism is a small, short book entitled "10 Things Every Child With Autism Wishes You Knew" It is remarkable in its simplicity and the dignity it possesses. I have ordered a copy for each one of the special education preschool teachers I supervise - it's mandatory reading for them!
Best of luck to you and don't give up!
Clinton Said:
Your thoughts on fundamentalist Christian churches teaching that dating and sex out of wedlock are mortal sinsWe Answered:
Fundamentalism and living a disciplined, moral lifestyle having nothing to do with eachother. To be a fundamentalist is to miss the bigger picture. To be living a Christian, moral lifestyle, governing one's own body, is to be successful in the understanding of Christ's teachings. To have a child out of wedlock is like waking up on the wrong side of the bed. This does not necessarily mean that one is going to have a bad day, just a really bad morning. This child has already started out his or her life in an imbalanced atmosphere.Wayne Said:
How much time did you put in during your first year teaching? Help!?We Answered:
it does get better.2-3 hours per night, thinking about it every second untill I sleep. 8-10 hours each weekend day. it certainly was like that for me.
After a while, youll start to plan based on the exact needs of your kids rather than for every eventuality - that cuts your time investment significantly. You need to begin to get a handle on your kids exact levels. (I see it easier because after a few years - you notice the patterns and see the easily missed points in certain lessons)
You will also begin to save time when you see how the curriculum should be mapped. Often a new teacher plans overlapping single lessons. mapping your standards allows you to teach building skills - and you put in less time down the road. (see Heidi Jacobs)
Finally, youll get better at all the little things - grading etc..
but its all relative - 16 year teacher here and I work 6:45-4 daily, 7-12 on weekends.
Hang in there!
Tell them "Im like a doctor - and this is my residency"
Victoria Said:
ANY resources about ABA (applied behavioural analysis) or teaching autistic children?We Answered:
I suggest going to the Autism Society of America, they have tons of info about learning treatment approaches such as ABA, Social Stories, etc ; info about biomedical & dietary approaches such as vitamins, gfcf diet, etc; and complimentary approaches such as music, art or animal therapy . You may want to look into all treatments available, what may work with one person with autism may not always work with another even if their characteristics are the same. They also have information about the charcateristics of Autism, Asperger's, PDD-NOS, and the other Pervasive Developmental Disorders..they also have information about other disorders that have similiar characteristics of autism. They also have a autism search engine you can use to find resources in your community. A local chapter can be a great place for resources and support among other things as well.You may also want to consider reading these books by Ellen Notbohm: (excerpt from books below) 1001 Great Ideas for Teaching and Raising Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders; Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew; and Ten Things Your Student with Autism Wishes You Knew. I highly suggest the last 2 books listed they give you a perspective from their point of view such as when speaking to them: eg. idioms, puns, nuances, double entendres, inference, metaphors, allusions, and sarcasm can all confuse them; and receptive and expressive language and vocabulary can be major challenges for them.
If he is found to have a form of autism, I would contact your local school board for an evaluation as well for special ed. /related services, which is no cost to you. They must evaluate him in all areas of his suspected disability such as if he would need speech therapy or occupational therapy among other things. This way he can also start pre-k at the age of 3 to recieve early intervention services. You would want to get yourself familiarized with IDEA and IEP's ( Individuals with Disabilities Education Act & Individualized Education Plan). IDEA protects your childs rights to receive a free and appropiate public eduaction (FAPE) & an IEP is used for anyone who receives special ed and/or related services such as therapy. It's a legal document that outlines how your child will be educated to meet his specific needs.
Also look into a local Center for Autism and Related Diseases (CARD - ours is with a local university). If your son is found to have autism or a related disorder, they can be a fantastic place for resources. You would have to put him into their database and you would have to attend an orientation first. They will come to your house at no charge and work with any person living in your home or any one who may watch him teaching all kind of useful techniques. They also offer a wide range of training classes such as feeding issues, potty training, behaviorial basics, IDEA & IEP's, etc. The classes offered are free as well, once in a great while they may have a special class you may have to pay for but that is far and few between. You can use the search engine at the autism society to find a local CARD center.
If I can be more help please contact me through my profile - good luck .
Jose Said:
Early School Education: My son is about to be 3 years old - what is the best online resource...?We Answered:
The best thing--THE VERY BEST THING--you can be doing for your son, right now, is very simple. Spend time with him--quality time--reading to him, playing kid-games with him, and paying attention to him--while letting him safely explore the world around him.Go on walks together--at his speed--and talk about the things he sees. He'll ask questions, and go from there with them--follow what interests him, and it'll take you both in great directions.
Stay away from electronic gadgetry. This is the best time for lap-sitting with stories, for kitchen-work--learning how to make sugar cookies, for going to the nearest park every day and talking to the local kids and their parents.
If you help him explore the world around him, you'll end up teaching him some of the most valuable lessons of all--the curiosity in and love of learning for its own sake. You're fortunate to have this time with him. Don't make the mistake of "teaching" him, now--he's learning, amazing amounts, every day, as it is. Any math or science should come organically with what he's doing.
Zachary Said:
Why do so many ignorant people give teachers such a hard time?We Answered:
I'm a teacher too, and felt much the way you did until I realized something really important: there is no need to defend yourself or your job. If you know you are doing a good job and you know you work hard, then why defend yourself? There is no need. It's only when we start believing that there is a reason for others' attacks that we start defending...so be confident, enjoy your job, and let others who slam it do so for whatever reasons they feel the need to do it for. Maybe they are jealous. Maybe they didn't like their teachers. Maybe they are worried they are bad parents and need someone else to blame. Who knows? But why concern yourself with their issues? I know it's tempting--trust me, but in the long run, it just makes you frustrated and that can affect your performance at work. From one teacher to another: keep up the good work--and ignore the naysayers.George Said:
HELP! Dept. of Education - Human Resources?We Answered:
I am not facetious about this answer. However, I think the opportunities outside of teaching in this field will be limiting to you.I suppose that you could apply for such a job.in human resouces. If it were a small college, they may consider a staff job for you. It would be a secretary level. I am also sure that you could get a job in a daycare center if it was located in the major offices of big business. A private school may hire you as a teacher in their early childhood education program without certification. You would be well-qualified to be a part-time or a full-time nanny
However, if you don't want to teach in earlychildhood education, there may not be as many opprtunities
for you. One option is to go to the Human Resources Deoartment Chair and discuss a major in human resources on top of a degree in early childhood. You could explore that possibility with him or her.