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Autism is a disorder that not only affects the individual but also
impacts greatly on those around them including their families and
school community. The autistic spectrum is a vast one, therefore
when speaking of the managing the behaviour of the student, it
really depends on the individuals tendencies. Some are so mild that
it would not be referred to as a disability while others are in need of
full time care for their entire lives. The importance of peer
acceptance is clearly highlighted for the success of the child in
mainstream schools, while it is up to the teacher to implement this.
EDFD 220 ASSESMENT TASK 2 Individual Essay
Madeleine Ward - S00153799.
Teachers need to take into account the tendencies of the child when
planning group activities to ensure inclusion rather than disruption
(Glashan, L., Macka, G., & Grieve, A. 2004.). Therefore teachers
need their own personal training into the area of disability and
autism, to ensure that they are being understanding and supportive
of the child while providing the same education and opportunities
they provide to the rest of the class. Teachers should engage in
communication with parents, while allowing them to share their
knowledge about the child to assist the teacher in managing the
autistic tendencies whether they are positive or negative.
REFERENCE LIST:
Laws, G., Bates, G., Feuerstein, M., Mason-Apps, E., & White,
C. (2012). Peer acceptance of children with language and
communication impairments in a mainstream primary school:
Associations with type of language difficulty, problem behaviours
and a change in placement organization. Child Language Teaching
and Therapy, 28(1), 73-86. Retrieved from
http://search.proquest.com/docview/968112169?accountid=8194
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ISSN: 0726-7126.