Resource for Educators

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Dear Friend of ASO:

A resource to assist educators in their daily work with children who have autism, from the NEA (National Education Association) in collaboration with the Autism Society of America, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and the National Association of School Psychologists.

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Sincerely,

Barbara C. YavorcikPresidentAutism Society of Ohio701 S. Main St.Akron, OH 44311(330) 376-0211fax: (330) 376-1226email: askASO@...home: byavorcik@...web: www.autismohio.org Please note: This is provided for information purposes only. The ASO does not endorse or recommend any providers, methodologies or services. Providing this information should not be construed as an endorsement by the ASO, either explicit or impiled.

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<<To assist educators in their daily work with children who have autism, NEA has produced a new resource in collaboration with the Autism Society of America, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and the National Association of School Psychologists. Teachers and related service providers need this resource. "The Puzzle of Autism" is a succinct informational guide for all education personnel who work with students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). This 38-page guide explains common autistic characteristics and suggests effective classroom strategies for improving communication, sensory, social, and behavioral skills.To receive your complimentary copy email gapsinfo@... (mailto:gapsinfo@...) . You can also download the PDF at http://www.nea.org/specialed/images/autismpuzzle.pdf

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<<The Puzzle of Autism: What Educators Need to KnowMr. son begins his signature tennis ball game for reviewing and locating geographical formations, rivers, and towns in his Westward Movement unit. The students clamor for the ball and the chance to go to the map. ’s hands go over his ears as the noise level rises. His body shrinks into his chair with each scream.When the noise level becomes intolerable, leaves his chair with a book and enters the hallway. He paces the hallway with his nose in a book.

At the end of the game, the door opens to signal that the game is over and class will begin. As Mr. son begins his lecture on the Westward Movement, raises his hand. When called on, he asks, “Did you know that General Custer kept a live lynx in his basement?â€>>

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