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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

A is for Autism

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students view a film that dicuss the unusual behaviour of the protagonist and narrator of the novel 'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.' They discuss how Christopher has Asperger's Syndrome. Students discuss how...
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Handout
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Eric: What Can You Tell Me About Asperger Syndrome?

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
The Council for Exceptional Children offers factual information on Asperger syndrome.
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Website
Other

Autistic Spectrum Disorders: Sorting It Out

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Written by a teaching and practicing pediatric neurologist, this lengthy but very readable article surveys the disorders now gathered under the "Autistic Spectrum Disorders."
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Website
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Autism Society of America

For Students 9th - 10th
Large, multifaceted site with information on autism, the Society, news and events, research and resources, and much more. "Autism Info" is a good place to start. Includes "An exciting new e-Learning course designed to help you understand...
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Website
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Autism Society of America

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Large, multifaceted site with information on autism, the Society, news & events, research & resources, and much more. "Autism Info" is a good place to start. Includes "an exciting new e-learning course designed to help you...
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Article
National Institutes of Health

Asperger Syndrome Fact Sheet

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Provided is a complete description of Asperger Syndrome, including a definition, signs and symptoms, treatment options, prognosis for individuals diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome, and current research. Also note the list of organizations...
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Henry Cavendish

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia offers biographical information on the British scientist Henry Cavendish (1731-1810), credited with having discovered hydrogen, which he described as "inflammable air."
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University of North Carolina: Autism Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
A huge resource with information on autism, organizations, medical research, behavior modification, references, vocational rehabilitation, parent training, and more. Click on the US map for resources by state.
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Article
National Institutes of Health

Asperger Syndrome Fact Sheet

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Provided is a complete description of Asperger Syndrome, including a definition, signs and symptoms, treatment options, prognosis for individuals diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome, and current research. Also, note the list of...
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Activity
Other

Beverley Brenna: Wild Orchid Teaching Guide

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Wild Orchid, a novel by Canadian author Beverley A. Brenna, is about the struggles of an adolescent girl with Asperger's Syndrome. This teaching guide has ideas for discussion and learning activities.
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Professional Doc
Reading Rockets

Reading Rockets: Autism and Asperger's

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Here you'll find information on how to help children with ASD succeed in the K-3 classroom, books for children that feature characters on the spectrum, links to PBS autism awareness programming and resources, and much more.