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Challenges for Administration
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Administration can include people in management, school boards, principles/ vice principles (etc). These people may also face challenges when confronted with integrating children with autism into the school system. Administration is usually where parents go first when they have concerns that need to be addressed. It is their responsibility to ensure that their school has the programs and resources required to meet the diverse needs of students with autism. They have to address the concerns of parents, while also ensuring that teachers are supported, and the school has resources that can meet the needs of the child concerned. Administration and teachers must also be aware of how to best implement these resources in the classroom. Some resources might include:
Administrations must also organize and collect important information regarding the student. They may create files containing valuable information such as:
It is also the responsibility of the administration to contact and bring in experts in the field of autism such as: experienced teachers, speech therapists, psychologists, and occupational therapists.
Administration may also be involved in developing IPP's and facilitating the collaboration between teachers, classroom aids, parents students, and specialists.
References
Alberta Learning. (2003). Teaching students with autism spectrum disorders. Edmonton, AB: Alberta Learning. Special Programs Branch.
- classroom aids
- sensory tools
- visual supports
- communication tools such as: ipads (communication apps) and PEC systems
Administrations must also organize and collect important information regarding the student. They may create files containing valuable information such as:
- behavioural triggers
- safety plans
- behavioural interventions
- medical history
- current medication
- contact records
- student interests and dislikes
- past academic achievement records
It is also the responsibility of the administration to contact and bring in experts in the field of autism such as: experienced teachers, speech therapists, psychologists, and occupational therapists.
Administration may also be involved in developing IPP's and facilitating the collaboration between teachers, classroom aids, parents students, and specialists.
References
Alberta Learning. (2003). Teaching students with autism spectrum disorders. Edmonton, AB: Alberta Learning. Special Programs Branch.