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ashley (Milks)
Junior Member
Username: Milks
Post Number: 6
Registered: 2-2009
| | Posted on Monday, April 06, 2009 - 1:10 pm: |       |
I am a senior at Slippery Rock University. Right now, I am taking an Adaptive Physical Education class. I have this student I work with that has severe Autism. He is non-verbal and has low motor skills. All class we walk around with him because he likes to move. We try to incorporate him in some of the activities but he either doesn't want to do it or is bored of the activity so we walk him around the room again. I was just wondering if there were any activities that we could do with him to get him more involved? |
Amanda Durrant (Amanda)
Junior Member
Username: Amanda
Post Number: 2
Registered: 6-2009
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 - 11:05 am: | |
Hi Ashley,
It can be tough to give a lesson where skills can be learnt. In September there is a new book out,'An Introduction to Exercise and Sport for People Who Have Autism'by amanda durrant. I have looked around for years for resources but there are very few,hope it helps. |
Sheryl Rimore (Srimore9)
New member
Username: Srimore9
Post Number: 1
Registered: 11-2009
| | Posted on Monday, November 16, 2009 - 7:47 am: | |
Hi Ashley,
Including students with Autism in a regular setting can be difficult because it is overwhelming. Students with autism can have a low vocabulary or difficulty processing. I recommend using visuals. It requires work, but it helps. Students with autism need a structured environment and they need a visual plan. I use either an activity board or just "pecs" (pictures) in my pocket. Perhaps your goal is for your student to do 4 things. I lamenate boards, velcro them to a wall and put velcro spots on them. I will put 4 picture cards on the board, so the student has a visual plan. First this, then this and so on. Rewards are good too. 10 jumping jacks, 10 curl ups, then something that motivates your student. Good luck! |
Deana Waintraub (Deanaw)
Junior Member
Username: Deanaw
Post Number: 3
Registered: 2-2010
| | Posted on Thursday, February 04, 2010 - 5:37 am: | |
In addition to these suggestions, you may also want to include many textile activities. Individuals with Autism enjoy the touch and comfort of objects. They are fascinated with how things move and how they can manipulated. Balloons, fuzzy objects both light and of medium weight and jump ropes (to manipulate their shape on the floor) are all good activities. |
