Positive Support for the Growth and Development of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

By Carolynn Truss

Positive praise! Positive praise! Positive praise! Positive Support for the Growth and Development of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder shares strategies that continue to be used daily demonstrating the positive, compassionate, and loving relationship I share with my students. Within this guide, you will gain an understanding of how to embrace their unique learning styles as an individual and share an amazing learning experience filled with laughter and joy. There are fun-loving strategies loaded with positive encouragement for a positive productive day of learning. - High five! Wow! Great job! - "Consistency is key to your success!" - Positive hope, positive expectations, positive results! Transforming the lives of our children is a great gift from God! Embrace it! My passion is working with children. It has been a beautiful lifelong journey that I love. They may be children at work, church, and outside organizations such as the Optimist Club. Don Brose, member of Optimist International Board of Directors, said, "She's the heart and soul of the club. She's got a heart of gold."  

• Language: English
• Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
• Release date: Jul 8, 2020
• ISBN: 9781098028602

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POSITIVE SUPPORT FOR THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER

A Paraprofessionals Guide Based on Experiences with Elementary Students with ASD

Positive Hope, Positive Expectations, Positive Results

CAROLYNN A. TRUSS

ISBN 978-1-0980-2859-6 (paperback)

ISBN 978-1-0980-2860-2 (digital)

Copyright © 2020 by Carolynn A. Truss

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods without the prior written permission of the publisher. For permission requests, solicit the publisher via the address below.

Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.

832 Park Avenue

Meadville, PA 16335

www.christianfaithpublishing.com

Printed in the United States of America

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments

Endorsements

Goals of This Book

Know Your Student Well

Interview Your ASD Child

What Your ASD Child Likes

What Upsets Your ASD Child

What Calms Your ASD Child

Self-Control Strategies

Areas of Strengths in Your ASD Child

Areas of Weakness in Your ASD Child

School Expectations

Understanding School Rules

Understanding Classroom Rules

Understanding Teacher Expectations

School Functioning

Academics

Reading

Writing

Math

Science

Social Studies

Music

Physical Education

Use of Technology

Special Activities

Field Trips

Assemblies

Social Skills

Understanding School and Classroom Rules

Hallway

Restroom

Class Routine: There Will Be Changes

Fire Drills, Lockdowns, Tornado Drills

Socially Acceptable Words

Real Life

Understanding Your ASD Child

Check on Me

Work with ASD, Not Fighting the ASD

Be Aware

Keep a Notebook to Review Success and Ideas