Strategies for Helping Autistic Students with Writing Avoidance

Strategies for Helping Autistic Students with Writing Avoidance Help your autistic students with writing avoidance by referencing and applying the explanations and strategies documented in this practical teaching resource. Written by noted Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) expert John Bruno, this resource outlines the fundamental challenges students with ASD face when moving through the traditional writing process, and why they so often respond with avoidance behavior and frustration. An overview of the role perspective-taking plays in this challenge, along with specific strategies for modifying the process and tackling the avoidance behavior, provides actionable insight into adapting the traditional writing curriculum to minimize avoidance behavior and maximize the writing experience, and writing classes, for students with ASD. Subjects: Language Arts and Writing (3,345) Writing (793) Social and Emotional Development (114) Social Skills (46) TYPE: Teaching Resource (1,011) iSocial, the University of Missouri, and the  Thompson Center for Autism and  Neurodevelopmental Disorders. The 32 lessons developed as part of this research-based collaboration have proven  efficacy in helping children with autism develop socialization skills. Seven years of research and studies in 60 schools  show that significant improvements can be made. For more information on how you can help children with autism and  support school requirements, please visit the iSocial website.?