Diaz, Jason, PhD

Whaley, Zaire

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La Salle UniversityLa Salle University Digital CommonsExplorer Café Explorer Connection10-2-2019How Do We Improve Interactions with Studentson the Autism Spectrum?Jason Diaz PhDLa Salle University, diaz@lasalle.eduZaire WhaleyLa Salle University, whaleyz1@student.lasalle.eduFollow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.lasalle.edu/explorercafeThis Presentation is brought to you for free and open access by the Explorer Connection at La Salle University Digital Commons. It has been acceptedfor inclusion in Explorer Café by an authorized administrator of La Salle University Digital Commons. For more information, please contactcareyc@lasalle.edu.Recommended CitationDiaz, Jason PhD and Whaley, Zaire, "How Do We Improve Interactions with Students on the Autism Spectrum?" (2019). ExplorerCafé. 87.https://digitalcommons.lasalle.edu/explorercafe/87Understanding the Autism Spectrum Zaire WhaleyDr. Jason DiazStand up if:1. You know someone on the spectrum2. You aware of the spectrumGroup DiscussionDiscuss what you know about the Autism Spectrum.Write any questions you might have on your notecard.What is Autism?My personal experience of having autism.SCENARIO 1A student on the spectrum is trying to figure out how to get from one class to another without getting lost. How would you help this student?SCENARIO 2You’re a student working on a group project with a classmate on the spectrum. Your classmate is uncomfortable working in a group and prefers to work alone. What are some strategies for working with your classmates to make sure everyone is working equally and are involved in the project?SCENARIO 3You are a professor and have a student who is on the spectrum. The student is trying to keep up with taking notes, studying, etc. but is quickly overwhelmed with how many things need to get done and is having a lot of difficulties prioritizing and keeping up with the work.  What can I do as their professor to help them succeed in class? Group DiscussionDiscuss strategies for better communication and collaboration with people on the spectrum. STRATEGIES-Provide strategies in an accessible manner to faculty, staff, etc-Identifying students? Invite students to talk with faculty one on one -Connect faculty to resources, especially networks of adults and professionals on the spectrum. Being seen is important!-Use social media to find communities and learn from themRESOURCES-LADDER (www.lasalle.edu/autism-ladder-center/)  -Autistic Self-Advocacy Network (https://autisticadvocacy.org/)-The Center for Autism (www.thecenterforautism.org/)-Autism Speaks (www.autismspeaks.org/)-Autism Speaks Walk - Philadelphia (10/19/19 -Citizen Bank Park)ANY ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS?RAFFLE TIME !!!!!!!!!!!

How Do We Improve Interactions with Students on the Autism Spectrum?

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