Education Support Assessment 1

Education Support Assessment 1Hints and tips

PlagiarismRead the info about plagiarism in your admin packWatch the admin lectureDont risk getting caught show us you understand it.

Complete All learning first!It is very important and makes the course much less stressfulNeed to know the material for future assessments as they build on each otherAssumed knowledge for future coursesAssessors commonly say that they can tell if a student has skipped parts

Submitting assessmentsDo not fax or postMake sure you get the return emailMake sure it all filled in and clear what you answers areKeep a copyTell us if you change address or contact details

Completing ResubsExpect to get themDo not worry about them it is easier to simply do them than to argue with trainers (unless they made an error)Only hand back your resub (do not hand back an entire assessment)Keep a record of all resubs including a copy of what you did the first time, your resub, the returned resub once marked etc.

Questions Assessment 11. What are the three main characteristics of individuals with ASD? For each characteristic, give an example of a strategy to support the student in the educational environment.

2. Who can diagnose ASD? a. Teacher and teacher aides working together after careful consideration of evidenceb. Teacher and specialist ASD staff making a determination over a period of timec. Principal who has special training to diagnose ASD studentsd. None of the aboveExplain your answer to the question above.

3. Explain the history of ASD.

4. What are two communication strategies school staff can use when communicating with ASD students? Give examples for each.

5. Behaviour can often be a form of communication. What does this mean?

6. What is the definition and difference between disruptive behaviour and behaviours of concern?

7. Create a social story for an ASD student of any age / ability and for any subject / topic.Aim for 10-15 pictures or drawings with suitable sentences accompanying them.You can use magazine pictures, a program like word or publisher or create a poster, flick book etc.Remember that it must be to a high enough quality to use in a school.

8. Create a picture timetable for an ASD student of any age / ability.The subjects, routines etc. are completely up to you. You could use routines and subjects from your school or make it up.Remember that it must be to a high enough quality to use in a school.