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Contacts:
Linda Watson, RLIF, Regional Contact, Ph. 507.389.2123, lwatson@mnscsc.org
Robin Boeke, Ph. 507.387.1818 x266, rboeke1@isd77.k12.mn.us
Mary Olson, Ph. 507.359.8726, molson@riverbend.k12.mn.us
Patty Yahnke, Ph. 507.934.5420, pyahnke@stpeterschools.org
Rae Dierks, Ph. 507.526.3090, rdierks@blueearth.k12.mn.us
Tracy Helms, Ph. 507.835.5046, helt@waseca.k12.mn.us
Autism
- Social situations and peer interactions are difficult and unnatural
- Appears to be unaware of what is happening around them
- Verbal and nonverbal communication skills are not age appropriate
- A desire for things to "stay the same"
- Skill development is uneven and generalization of information is difficult
- May experience extreme sensory sensitivity
- The student may have few positive interactions with peers
- The student may not benefit from incidental learning opportunities in the classroom or attend well in large classroom presentations
- The student may have difficulty communicating effectively with teachers or peers. The student may demonstrate frustration through unacceptable means such as physical or verbal outbursts
- The student may become panicked or frustrated when there are special activities or unanticipated changes in routines
- The student may display a strong ability to learn in certain curriculum areas and significant difficulty to learn other skills. Understanding and applying of curriculum skills may be difficult for the student
- The student may have difficulty coping with noisy school environments, close proximity with peers, fluorescent lighting, or strong odors
- Discuss concerns with parents
- Review student's developmental, academic, and medical history
- Talk to previous teachers
- Explore interventions and document the results - include use of Minnesota Criteria for identification of Autism in assessment procedures
- Follow school districts referral procedure
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