184. Effective Teaching Characteristics for Students with Autism: Giving Directions
Autism Classroom Resources Podcast: A Podcast for Special Educators
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Show Notes
As special educators, we understand the importance of clear and concise communication. For our students with autism, the way we deliver instructions can have a great impact on their ability to learn and understand the skills and concepts we are trying to teach them. Because of this, it is key that we deliver instruction in a way that is clear so that our instruction is effective.
In this episode, I am diving into effective teaching characteristics for giving instructions to students with autism. I am sharing how to ensure you have your student's attention, how to give clear and concise instructions, and how to break down instructions in your student's academics.
02:47 - Why you need to be sure you have your student’s attention before giving instructions
04:10 - How the instruction type might vary depending on the teaching strategy
05:06 - The importance of giving clear and concise instructions
07:13 - How to break down instructions in academics
08:45 - What to avoid when giving instructions
Show Notes: https://autismclassroomresources.com/episode184
Resources:
- Behavior Analytic Instruction for Learners with Autism: Advances in Stimulus Control Technology
- Grow & LeBlanc (2013) Teaching Receptive Language Skills
- Why I No Longer Teach Eye Contact in Autism: Teaching Attention Skills
- 7 Ways You Could Be Sabotaging Your Discrete Trial Instruction
- Join the Autism Classroom Resources' Free Resource Library
- Get more information about the Special Educator Academy
- Join the Free Facebook Group
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