Discuss the characteristics of children with autism spectrum disorders, and identify effective teaching strategies that foster learning in these students.
What will be an ideal response?
Autism spectrum disorders are characterized by problems in social interaction, problems in verbal and nonverbal communication, and repetitive, obsessive behaviors. The current consensus on the causes of autism is that it is a brain dysfunction characterized by abnormalities in brain structure and neurotransmitters. Children with autism benefit from a well-structured classroom, individualized instruction, and small-group instruction.
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What method of teaching reading uses the student’s own language and integrates the language modes of talking, writing, and reading?
a. Direct reading-thinking activity b. Language experience method c. Predictable books d. Cloze procedure e. Orton-Gillingham Method
What is the range for the following set of scores: 117, 249, 326, 47, 442?
a. 117 b. 395 c. 326 d. 442
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Students with behavior disorders tend to be viewed negatively and experience rejection and low tolerance
from their teachers. Indicate whether the statement is true or false