AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER CLASSROOMS
Program Components
- Social Interaction and Communication skills: Visual strategies such as Social stories and Comic strip conversations (Gray) are used to help improve social understandings. A functional approach to problem behavior is utilized. Programming designed to address problem behavior is based on teaching new skills that serve the same function as the problem behavior. A proactive approach to behavior management is utilized.
- Sensory: Sensory issues are recognized as contributing to students’ ability to attend and participate in instruction. Students are taught strategies for self-regulation and self-advocacy.
- Environment: A visually structured and positive environment is provided to support each student in meeting his/her individual goals and objectives. Skills are taught in the context of naturally occurring activities and daily routines to promote generalization. Opportunities for instruction in general education settings are available.
Locations
St. Clair Elementary: K-6
St. Peter High School: 7-12
Contact Information
Patty Yahnke, Autism Consultant
507.934.5420 ext. 315
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