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Alrike Coetzee

In the classroom, teachers often encounter challenging behaviors, particularly among learners with autism. This comprehensive online course, "Autism in the Classroom," is designed to equip educators with the essential knowledge and skills to creative an inclusive and supportive classroom environment.

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In the classroom, teachers often encounter challenging behaviors, particularly among learners with autism. This comprehensive online course, "Autism in the Classroom," is designed to equip educators with the essential knowledge and skills to creative an inclusive and supportive classroom environment.

Throughout this course, participants will gain insights into the characteristics, triggers, and appropriate responses for both meltdowns and tantrums. Practical strategies for managing each behavior will be explored, empowering educators to foster emotional regulation, effective communication, and positive behavior in their classrooms.

With a focus on empathy, understanding, and evidence-based practices, this course equips educators to create a more harmonious and productive learning environment for all students, especially those with autism. Join us to enhance your teaching skills and make a significant impact on your classroom's atmosphere and learners' well-being.

Autism in the Classroom is a comprehensive course that focuses on teaching children on the spectrum. It will focus on setting up an inclusive classroom, dealing with and managing meltdowns, and creating a supportive classroom environment. This course was designed by qualified and experienced remedial teachers with first-hand knowledge of Autism in the classroom. It will also include a printable teacher's manual, with all the information provided in the course.

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Learning objectives

  • Defining autism
  • Creating an autism-friendly classroom environment
  • Preventing, managing and the after-effects of a meltdown in class
  • Understanding how autism affects language, content subjects and mathematics
  • Understanding your rights as an educator
  • Knowing the difference between a meltdown and a tantrum
  • Real-world strategies
  • Includes teacher's manual

Syllabus

Introduction
Autism in the Classroom
Understanding the definition and diagnosis of Autism
What is Autism?
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Signs of Autism in young learners
Creating an inclusive classroom environment
Making your classroom Autism-Friendly
Making use of Visual Cues for Effective Communication
Understanding how Autism can affect the curriculum
Language Structures and Basic Language
How Interests and Obsessive Behaviours Influence Content Subjects
Autism and Mathematics
Comorbidities and Learning Barriers
Understanding the effect of Autism meltdowns on the learner, peers and teacher
How an Autism Meltdown affects the Learner's Well-being
How an Autism Meltdown affects the Well-being of Peers and Classmates
How an Autism Meltdown affects you as a Teacher
How to Prevent a Meltdown in Class
How to Manage an Autism Meltdown in Class
The After-Effects of a Meltdown - Getting your Class back in Order
Meltdown vs Tantrum - Understanding the Difference
Understanding your rights and responsibilities in an inclusive classroom
Your Rights as a Teacher
Using real-world strategies in your daily teaching
Real-World Strategies in an Inclusive Classroom

Good to know

Know what's good
, what to watch for
, and possible dealbreakers
Suitable for educators who may have little to no experience with students who have autism
Features practical strategies that can be directly applied in educational settings
Covers the range of difficulties that autistic students may present in the classroom, including meltdowns and tantrums
Taught by instructors who are experienced working with students with autism
Provides a printable teacher's manual that learners can turn to for reference
Requires that students come into the course with some knowledge and understanding of autism

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Read 'The Out-of-Sync Child' by Carol Kranowitz
Gain insights into the sensory processing challenges faced by children with autism and explore strategies to support their development.
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  • Read through the book, paying attention to the concepts and techniques described for addressing sensory processing issues.
  • Make notes and highlight important passages that resonate with your experiences or provide valuable strategies.
  • Join a book club or discussion group to engage with others and share your insights on the book's content.
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