Autism is a wide spectrum. Within
this spectrum, many differences and similarities are present. Some students
with autism are verbal; yet lack strong social skills, where other students can
be completely non-verbal. Expressive communication is language that is
expressed through thoughts, ideas, opinions or observations, conducted either
verbally or written. In order to implement appropriate teaching strategies for
expressive language, it would be beneficial to refer to the UDL checklist, in
order to provide appropriate instruction for the specific individual. However,
an important teaching instruction for expressive language is how to communicate
appropriately. Some of these expected communication behaviors including
choices, knowing when to take a break, and past event cards. Cards can be a
symbol used to express these needs.
Choice cards allow the child to
make a personal choice. Choice cards can be used to decide what activity to be
conducted first, or can be used as a transition resource. The transition
resource provides choices for the individual for rewards after a completed
activity. Break cards can be represented when the child is beginning to become
frustrated, and needs some time to calm down and regroup. A break card can also
be used when the student needs to use the rest room or visit the water
fountain.. Past event cards also use a
visual representation of the system of events. Cards that relate to past events
can incorporate the child’s day, discussing what was for lunch and what types
of books were read at school.
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