Strategies in the Classroom for Asperger Syndrome

Having a child with Asperger Syndrome in your class will have a different impact on your classroom environment. Each individual with Asperger Syndrome is different and will present his or her own unique challenges.


Here are some links and books that might be useful:


Autism and Asperger Syndrome- Scroll down to Classroom Strategies

Understanding the Student With Asperger's Syndrome: Guidelines for Teachers

Meltdowns in Students with Asperger Syndrome: Basic Strategies for Teachers to Prevent Emotional Outbursts

Children with Asperger's Syndrome: Characteristics/Learning Styles and Intervention Strategies

School and Classroom Strategies: Asperger Syndrome

Teaching Strategies for Asperger's Students

Top 20 CLASSROOM STRATEGIES for Aspergers Kids- (Scroll down to this.)




Books:

Asperger Syndrome: What Teachers Need to Know by Matt Winter- What are some strategies for the classroom? Page 29

Asperger Syndrome in the Inclusive Classroom by Stacey Waldman Betts- Offers support and practical techniques for teachers who work with children with Asperger Syndrome (AS). Based on the successful experiences of classroom teachers, and written from a teacher's perspective, this book provides creative and easy-to-apply strategies that support and encourage AS students in the mainstream classroom, from organization and time management techniques to framing classroom instructions to make lessons more accessible for children with AS. The authors' straightforward, practical advice relates to every part of the school day and includes advice for teaching specific subject areas. They give tips on helping students navigate the school environment, how to handle social situations like lunch and breaks, and what to do during unstructured periods. This book is essential reading for teachers and school staff who want to fully include AS students in the classroom. Limited preview


Asperger Syndrome: Practical Strategies for the Classroom by George Thomas- This guide outlines the nature of the difficulties underlying AS, explains how they may give rise to problems in school and provides practical management suggestions. With a major focus on "making sense" of the difficulties encountered by persons with AS, common behaviors are discussed under the categories of "making sense of it" and "things to try," making for a very practical approach. Limited preview


An Educator’s Guide to Asperger Syndrome is the third book in the Life Journey Through Autism resource guide series. Asperger Syndrome is a complex disorder that presents numerous challenges within the inclusive classroom setting. This book provides guidelines for meeting the needs of the student with Asperger Syndrome in your class, from elementary to high school.