Successful Problem-Solving for High-Functioning Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders. This easy-to-read book provides an instructional tool, The Problem-Solving Chart, to teach a four step process to students with ASD to effectively problem-solve.
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is not a learning disability, but it can affect learning — in part because autism can affect language skills, both when listening and speaking. The term “ learning disability ” is an umbrella term encompassing a number of different problems with learning — most often in reading, writing, math, and problem solving.
Successful Problem-Solving for High-Functioning Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders Kerry Mataya,Penney Owens — 2012-12 Autism spectrum disorders Author: Kerry Mataya,Penney Owens.
Spectrum Disorder (ASD), specifically children identified with Asperger Disorder (AS) and high functioning Autism (HFA), has yielded limited positive outcomes. This study evaluated the effectiveness of a school based social skills program, the Social Skills Improvement System (SSIS), over a 7 month period with six 8th grade middle school.
Effective Academic Accommodations for Students with Asperger’s and High-Functioning Autism. poor problem-solving skills;. Many teachers fail to recognize the special academic needs of young people on the high-functioning end of the autism spectrum, because they often give the impression that they understand more than they do. Thus.
Autism is called a “spectrum” disorder because it’s not the same for everyone. Generally, people with autism both have difficulties with social communication and engage in repetitive behaviors. ASD can also affect learning and problem-solving abilities. But people with ASD range from being very gifted to having severe challenges.
The contribution of executive functions to participation in school activities of children with high functioning autism spectrum disorder. Author. forward planning, maintaining attention, and effective problem solving. No studies examining executive functions in children with ASD were identified in the occupational therapy literature.
Using research-based strategies to teach algebraic problem solving skills to students with autism spectrum disorder.. profiles of children with high functioning autism and Asperger syndrome: 77.