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3. Capitalize on the student’s strengths- As with all students, it is important to learn each child’s strengths, interests, learning styles, and personality traits. Administer an interest and learning style survey early in the school year. Because those with Asperger’s usually have a very narrow focus and tend to become almost obsessed with a topic of interest, use this to the student’s advantage. Provide opportunities for them to be the class “expert” on a particular topic or unit of study, thus providing appropriate social peer interaction. Along with this, by being flexible and offering the student choice to work independently and by providing project-based learning opportunities, the student can still meet curricular goals and work in a manner that matches their learning style and preferences. This is turn, will result in fewer frustrations, as the child with Asperger’s usually prefers to work alone.
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I am the mother of a 14 y/o with Aspergers and a pediatric speech-language pathologist. This is one of the best, most user-friendly and concise articles that I have read in many years. I'm printing it off for my son's new team to read. Thank you so much!
Thank you, Melissa, for your kind words and for letting me know that I met my goal in writing this article: to help other parents and teachers. My son with Asperger's is now 20, and it was a long journey, but we both learned and grew so much. All the best to you and your son! Lauren