Autism Exam 3 Questions and
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Learner characteristics that are considered when working with individuals with ASD: - ✔✔1. visual vs.
auditory learning
2. details vs. big picture
3. concrete vs. abstract thinking
4. situational learning vs. generalization
5. patterns of engagement
6. organization and sequencing
7. routines and familiarity
Visual vs auditory learning - ✔✔Strength
Make the most of strengths and address needs:
• Pair auditory WITH visual info
• Use visuals to provide structure and routine
Give auditory info in small chunks
Details vs. big picture - ✔✔Strength
Make the most of strengths and address needs:
• Create activities that require attention to detail
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• Connect details to the big picture
• Use visual organizers
• Point out relevant information
Concrete vs. abstract thinking - ✔✔Strength
Make the most of strengths and address needs:
• Intersperse concrete learning into abstract tasks
• Explicitly teach abstract language
Situational learning vs. generalization - ✔✔Strength
Make the most of strengths and address needs:
• Work on generalization
• Expose to a wide range of situations
• State connections between situations
Patterns of engagement - ✔✔Strength OR weakness
Make the most of strengths and address needs:
• Provide clear guidelines and expectations for tasks
• Incorporate interests in assignments and tasks
Organization and sequencing - ✔✔Strength or weakness
Make the most of strengths and address needs:
• Use visual supports to help with organization and sequencing
• Capitalize on strong memory skills for sequencing
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