How to teach math to an autistic kid?

Question

Methods and techniques used to teach mathematics to autistic children

Answer 1

Use a lot of manipulatives, pictures, and visual aids. I have seen some success with students in special education with TouchMath, and it seems good. I wouldn't use it for your only teaching method though, so students don't become dependent on the method.

Some good, hands-on methods that I would recommend are Math-U-See ( http://www.mathusee.com/ ) and Montessori. Many people with autism have very good memories, so flash cards are an option. You just need to make sure that they understand the process behind the math problems on the cards.

When teaching money skills, I would recommend, if possible, to use real coins and bills to help generalize the skill to the real world.

Here are some other resources that I think are helpful. I hope this helps!

Websites:

"Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew" by Ellen Notbohm - http://www.southflorida.com/sfparenting/sfe-sfp-autism,0,6196233.story

Website of Paula Kluth, Ph.D. - http://www.paulakluth.com/autism.html

Positively Autism (free online magazine) - http://www.positivelyautism.com

Teaching Tips for Children and Adults with Autism by Temple Grandin, Ph.D. - http://www.autism.org/temple/tips.html


Books:

"Your Life is Not a Label: A Guide to Living Fully with Autism and Asperger's Syndrome" by Jerry Newport

"You're Going to Love This Kid!: Teaching Students With Autism in the Inclusive Classroom" By Paula Kluth

"Autism: Teaching Does Make a Difference" by Brenda Scheuermann and Jo Webber

"Not Even Wrong: Adventures in Autism" By Paul Collins

Any book by Temple Grandin

Answer 2

It is really dependent upon the Autistic student's capabilities and ability to learn. Autism is a rather broad range from high functioning and gifted students to lower functioning ability students. However, TouchMath tends to work with Autistic students in some cases. I have included some other readings, too.

https://www.touchmath.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=autism.welcome
http://www.autism.org/temple/tips.html
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2003/01/14/60II/main536416.shtml
http://www.users.dircon.co.uk/~cns/article.html

Answer 3

I have found the touch math program effective & complete for elementary students. Check and see if your school district uses it currently or in the past. Perhaps a teacher would not mind a brief meeting with you to explain it. As a parent, it's worth the investment to do it on your own as well. Good luck!

Answer 4

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