An introduction to special education

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Teaching a child with ASD requires a teacher to be well organized, task oriented, attuned to small but cumulative improvements in skill acquisition, and well versed in effective teaching strategies. However, the same can be said about teaching any child. Nevertheless, because children diagnosed with ASD can be among the most difficult to teach, these skills are particularly important for teachers of children with ASD. After reading chapter 7 of Exceptional children: An introduction to special education and viewing “Temple Grandin” [Amazon] [iTunes], respond to the following concepts in 3-4 paragraphs in your discussion board post: After reading chapter 7 in the text and watching the movie Temple Grandin, describe the characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) that you could see in Temple Grandin. How did seeing an example of someone with ASD who is highly functional help you understand this disability more fully? What were your thoughts as you watched the movie? What did you learn? Consider the following: a. How did some of the characteristic behaviors of autism spectrum disorders become an asset for Temple as a learner? b. When you think of educational considerations, what skills do you need to have as a teacher of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders? c. What features of an educational environment (a general education classroom, resource room, or specialized program class) will enable a child with autism to benefit optimally from placement in your classroom? Support your statements with evidence from the required studies and your research.