Functional School Activities I. Functional Programming for People with Autism: A Series

The educational program of a student with autism most easily and beneficially begins with manipulation of objects. Short periods of time should be allotted to each activity to hold attention and ensure success. Partial participation and an individualized reinforcement schedule are important elements...

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Main Authors Dalrymple, Nancy, Porco, Barbara
Format Web Resource
LanguageEnglish
Published Indiana Resource Center for Autism, Indiana University 1989
Subjects
Autism
Basic Skills
Concept Formation
Elementary Secondary Education
Individualized Instruction
Learning Activities
Manipulative Materials
Matching Ability
Object Manipulation
Preschool Education
Psychomotor Skills
Teaching Methods
Training Methods
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Summary:The educational program of a student with autism most easily and beneficially begins with manipulation of objects. Short periods of time should be allotted to each activity to hold attention and ensure success. Partial participation and an individualized reinforcement schedule are important elements in the instructional design. Assistance in completing activities should be faded gradually. Skills important to develop in preschool and school-aged children include matching, fine motor, and concept building. Goals, objectives, and sample activities for teaching these skills are presented. (JDD)