Introduction to Autism Online Tutorial
	Module 2: Ways to Help in the Classroom Problems and Solutions Educational Need: Restricted interests. Possible Strategies: Use the special interest for teaching. The following two resources explain this idea with great examples. “Thank You, Bob Barker!” by Dr. Paula Kluth and Patrick Schwarz Just Give Him The Whale!: 20 Ways to Use Fascinations, Areas of Expertise, and Strengths to Support Students with Autism Educational Need: Engagement/Motivation Possible Strategies: Use special interests for teaching (as described above). Provide the student with choices, such as where to work (desk or table), choice of seat (red chair or green chair), writing instrument (pencil or pen), etc. Intersperse easy and difficult tasks: in a teaching session, it may help reduce frustration and increase motivation if only some of the material presented is new or difficult for the student. Reward and encourage attempts (instead of only 100% correct responses): if a child is making an effort to respond correctly, praise and reinforcement can be given to the student to encourage him or her to keep trying. Next --> Problems and Solutions, Continued We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.