Kris Bergstrom
Paula Kluth
As the rate of autism diagnosis increases, many more public and private schools will include students with autism. Learners with autism may have some additional challenges in the school environment, but with the support of the school community – the teachers, administrators, aides, office staff, bus drivers, nurses, custodians, peers and parents -- students with autism can make great strides and become valued members of a student body. Just as students can learn from
each member of the school community, the school staff and peers can learn that students with autism have a lot to offer in return. The purpose of this kit is to provide information about autism – the features, challenges and strengths -- as well as some of the tools and strategies that may result in more positive interactions for all members of a school community.
This tool kit is not intended to be a curriculum for special education for students on the autism spectrum, but rather a support for the general education and administrative school staff who interact with students with autism in various capacities. However, it is envisioned that this tool kit will provide valuable information and resources that can be employed by special education and administrative staff in their efforts to plan for and support students in general education environments and involvement in the school community as a whole.
Modules of the School Community Tool Kit
Introduction
What is autism?
How might a child with special needs be a part of our school?
General Strategies for Intervention
For specific members of the School Community
Resources
Appendix
Click here for a PDF of the School Community Tool Kit ( 203 pages)
This is an ongoing initative and we will continue to add and enhance the content. We would appreciate your contributions and feedback, including both successes and opportunities for improvement. Please email us at schooltoolkit@autismspeaks.org.
If you would like to receive email notification of updates and enhancements to The School Community Tool Kit, please click here.
This tool kit is not intended to be a curriculum for special education for students on the autism spectrum, but rather a support for the general education and administrative school staff who interact with students with autism in various capacities. However, it is envisioned that this tool kit will provide valuable information and resources that can be employed by special education and administrative staff in their efforts to plan for and support students in general education environments and involvement in the school community as a whole.
Modules of the School Community Tool Kit
Introduction
What is autism?
How might a child with special needs be a part of our school?
General Strategies for Intervention
For specific members of the School Community
Resources
Appendix
Click here for a PDF of the School Community Tool Kit ( 203 pages)
This is an ongoing initative and we will continue to add and enhance the content. We would appreciate your contributions and feedback, including both successes and opportunities for improvement. Please email us at schooltoolkit@autismspeaks.org.
If you would like to receive email notification of updates and enhancements to The School Community Tool Kit, please click here.
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