ASD students’ needs - Module 2

2. CLASSROOM. THE REASON FOR THE ORGANIZATION

2.5. Problems with a specific subject

Probably students with ASD may have problems with a specific subject due to:

  • Difficulty in planning and solving problems, problems in understanding and difficulty in understanding abstract concepts.
  • Focus on insignificant details, not capturing the main ideas of the tasks.
  • Appear distracted and have more specific attention time on tasks not chosen (Merino M., García R. 2011 p. 46)

Therefore, to avoid problems with a specific subject, it is convenient that all the agents of the centre are coordinated and follow a series of common guidelines:

Figure 3. Supports in the subjects. Page 47. Merino M., Gómez R. 2011. Intervention guide for students with autism