31 Jan

This kit provides helpful information about students with autism to promote understanding and acceptance at school. It includes tools and strategies to increase learning for all members of the school community.

The School Community Tool Kit is broken down into sections:

About the School Community Tool Kit
Information about the resources included, a section on how to use the tool kit, a note to families and caregivers, an "About Me" profile form, and more.

About Autism
In addition to general information about autism, this section includes information about:

  • Social symptoms
  • Physical and medical issues
  • Additional challenges
  • Unique abilities that may accompany autism

The School Community
Specific resources and information for:

  • Classmates
  • Teachers
  • School administrators
  • Paraprofessionals
  • Bus drivers/transportation supervisors
  • Custodial staff
  • Lunch and recess aides
  • Office staff
  • Peers
  • Nurses
  • Security officers

Educating Students with Autism
Topics include:

  • The rights of students with autism
  • Instructional methods in teaching students
  • Assistive technologies
  • Therapies used
  • Ideas for a team approach

Supporting Learning in the Student with Autism
Topics include:

  • Supporting communication
  • Organizational and sensory needs
  • Improving social interaction and development
  • Ideas for preventing behavior

Web, Print and Video Resources
A list of various resources for all members of the school community.

Appendix
Insights, strategies, assessments, handbooks, and lots more!

This tool kit is not intended to be a curriculum for special education for students on the autism spectrum, but rather a support for the general education and administrative school staff who interact with students with autism in various capacities. However, it is envisioned that this tool kit will provide valuable information and resources that can be employed by special education and administrative staff in their efforts to plan for and support students in general education environments and involvement in the school community as a whole

Additional Resources & Tools


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Information for Classmates

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Teaching Peers about Autism

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Tips for Supporting Social Interaction in Youth Groups

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Helping Peers Support Youth with Autism

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Strategies for Success: Sports and Physical Activities

Puzzle Piece Project

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Puzzle Piece Project

Leading the Way Cover

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Leading the Way: Autism-Friendly Youth Organizations

LIFE ON THE SPECTRUM

Boy's touching video about his autism goes viral

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