Teaching students with ASD

Below are some common myths that you may have heard during the course of your teaching career. Each box outlines a common myth and evidence about that myth. Please hover over the interactive feature to learn more about strategeis you can use as a teacher to help students or a resource taht could be avaliable to a student.

A studenrt diagnosed with ASD may have impaired social communication, poor comprehension of spoken language or may be nonverbal. All students have individual strengths and weaknesses!

Myth 1: Everyone with ASD is nonverbal.

Students with ASD want to form relationships with their family members, friends, and classmates. They may need support/accomodations in social situations.

Myth 2: People with ASD can't form relationships.

Teaching Students with ASD

Strengths of ASD

Individuals with ASD are able to memorize information quickly and can learn at a fast rate.

Challenges of ASD

Myth 4: People with ASD should find a job that involves repetative tasks.

• Difficulty with communication
• Challenges engaging in social interactions
• Repetaive behaviors that can interfer with everyday situations

Myth 3: Vaccines cause ASD.

There is no scientific evidence that vaccines cause ASD in children or adults.

People have unique talents, skills, and strengths that make them as asset at their place of employment.

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