Working with Verbal Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) – Part One

​​According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in 36 children are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, referred to as ASD. No matter where you are in your career, a veteran or first year teacher, with statistics like these, you probably will have one or more ASD students in your classroom or school. As a professional who wants to support all students, the best way to prepare is to increase your knowledge about Autism Spectrum Disorder. This course will provide an overview of Autism Spectrum Disorder by covering current statistics, a brief history, and terminology. We’ll illustrate the characteristics of ASD students who is struggling with communication and social interactions and how you can identify this. And finally, we will discuss how ASD impacts a student’s ability to navigate school and common services available within the education system to support ASD students.​