Understanding how children with autism learn is fundamental to teaching them with the
same intensity that you teach other children. This may seem like a straightforward idea, but children with autism learn so differently that understanding autism itself
is a must when you are teaching children with autism. By learning about this disorder, teachers can effectively learn to deal with children and adults with autism in and out of the classroom, creating a more understanding world for everyone.
Children with autism are often visual thinkers. Thus, teaching by speaking will not be entirely effective. Teachers should combine pictures with words for
the autistic child to fully understand the lesson. For example, if you are studying about the animals of the world, you should have a flash card with the word “
mouse”, say the word loudly, slowly and clearly, and show the child an image of a mouse. Maybe bring a live mouse to show and talk. It may be easier to teach
nouns to children with autism because verbs require a verb and can be more difficult to spell out. If you are teaching autistic children words such as "sit" or "stand,"
you must complete these actions when you teach that word. Also, due to the tendency to be visual, children with autism are often unable to follow long sentences.
They can't decode the sequence and get confused. Thus, writing instructions can be very useful when observing quizzes or quizzes.
As visual thinkers, children with autism can often focus on a particular object or image. If this is the case, try incorporating that object or image into your lesson plans.
If the child likes airplanes, try to use airplanes for visual elements wherever you can in the lesson. For example, when teaching mathematics, create word problems about
planes to interest the child. Children with autism also tend to be artistic or musical, produce very original drawings and display above-average abilities with instruments
or sound. Make time of day for the arts and encourage activities that children enjoy.
Children with autism may also have difficulty writing due to controlling their hands and movement. This is frustrating for both the child and the teacher. To reduce
frustration, allow the child to use the computer. If you can do this, make sure the keyboard and screen are close together as the child may have trouble remembering
what he wrote recently.
By being open about educating a child with autism to the best of your ability, you are not only giving him/her the best chances in life but also being a good role model
for the other children in the class. Do not allow a child with autism to spoil the learning experience of others, but rather incorporate their anomalies into your lessons as
much as possible. Creating a bias-free classroom is the best gift you can give this child.
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