1. Autism Spectrum in the College Classroom
Pellissippi State Community college
SUCCESS!
Faculty inservice fall 2014

2. Beloit Mindset for the Class of 2017
Eminem and LL Cool J could show up at parents’ weekend.
Having a chat has seldom involved talking.
A tablet is no longer something you take in the morning.
“Dude” has never had a negative tone.
Plasma has never been just a bodily fluid.
Their parents have always bemoaned the passing of precocious little Calvin and sarcastic stuffy Hobbes.

3. A brief introduction…
Please stop running in the hallway, you are going to knock someone down.
It is inappropriate to sit in the middle of the doorway and expect people to go around you.
You need to sit down, your pacing is making me dizzy.
Please use your inside voice.
Make sure to use deodorant on days we have an appointment (and every other day for that matter).
Remember to maintain 2 feet of personal space when we have a conversation.

4. Autism Spectrum
Asperger’s Syndrome Autism Childhood Disintegrative Disorder Cognitive Disorder NOS Pervasive Developmental Disorder Personality Disorder NOS Rett’s Disorder
According to the DSM 5, Autism Spectrum Disorder, persistent deficits in social communication and social interaction across multiple contexts; Diagnosed in three severity levels.

5. Level 1 “Requiring support”
Social communication-Without supports in place, deficits in social communication cause noticeable impairments. Difficulty initiating social interactions, and clear examples of atypical or unsuccessful responses to social overtures of others. May appear to have decreased interest in social interactions.
Restricted, repetitive behaviors-Inflexibility of behavior causes significant interference with functioning in one or more contexts. Difficulty switching between activities. Problems of organization and planning hamper independence.

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7. Disability Services in College
Accommodations are based on functional limitations in educational testing
Not everything requested is granted as an accommodation
Disability Services cannot alter the curriculum in any manner; no modifications
Accommodation plans must be updated every semester
ADA-civil rights legislation. Equal access not success
Students must meet the same entrance requirements
Registering for Disability Services is separate than Admissions
Students diagnosed with ADHD, LD or Autism Spectrum disorders must have educational testing

8. Tips for the classroom
Communication-let the students know when their behavior is inappropriate
Please feel free to call the coordinator listed on the accommodation plan
Follow verbal instructions with an to the student-Documentation
Parental support can be helpful

9. A parting gift…