Notes
Outline
Understanding the Learning needs of Children with ASDs
Dr. Rita Jordan
School of Education, University of Birmingham
2003
Definition
 ‘triad of impairments’
social & emotional understanding
all aspects of communication regardless of language level
lack of flexibility in thinking & behaviour
 additional difficulties
Psychological Functioning
perception
attention
socialisation
self awareness
concept development
Psychological Functioning cont.
feelings and emotions
memory
flexibility and self control
communication and language
Conclusion
need to show empathy
recognise uniqueness and difficulties
adapt environment and teaching
help them develop and adapt
tennis analogy