183. Choosing and Developing Effective Special Education Teaching Materials for Learners with Autism

Autism Classroom Resources Podcast: A Podcast for Special Educators

Creating effective special education teaching materials is more important than you may think, especially for our learners with autism. Students with autism oftentimes focus on details of pictures or learning materials that you may not even notice. Being aware and intentional of the teaching materials you are using is so important in helping them learn the concepts you are trying to teach.

There are certain things to keep in mind in order to create effective special education teaching materials. In this episode, I am sharing six tips for how to develop effective special education teaching materials for your learners with autism.

01:35 - Why you should be using examples that are very different from each other when introducing new concepts

02:08 - The importance of keeping your examples clear and straightforward

02:50 - Why avoiding distracting backgrounds is helpful for students

03:26 - How to avoid material overlap

04:04 - What to avoid when creating materials so students can’t just guess the correct answer

04:49 - When to start working on generalization of a concept

Show Notes: http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode183

Resources:

• 3 Tips for Presenting Materials in Discrete Trials: With a Freebie
• Join the Autism Classroom Resources' Free Resource Library
• Get more information about the Special Educator Academy
• Join the Free Facebook Group

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