Any ideas on how to teach a child with autism his multiplication facts? He is high functioning but hates math.

Answer 1

In the same boat as you! I've been checking out some sort of song/computer game/visual strategy to memorize multiplication facts. Found a program (used it for addition) called Math the Fun Way. Check it out. Might be for you, might not. We also bought School House Rock (dvd collection with ALL of the songs). Math part is fun.

Answer 2

There are many different ways to teach students with ASD. here are some that have worked in my classroom. 1. Use concrete objects, such as paperclips, blocks, or nearly any manipulative to teach students math concepts such as counting, adding, and subtracting. 2. Some students have also found success with the SRA Connecting Math program. It is a scripted series with lessons that follow nearly the same format each time. 3. This strategy depends on the child. Some students become overwhelmed when given a paper with many problems on it. Highlight every other problem on the page so he/she knows that once those are done the assignment is finished. If the child has issues with skipping problems cut the paper in half, use a new paper to write fewer problems, highlight those on one side of the paper, whatever it takes to help de-stress the child. 4. Create hands on activities instead of ordinary worksheets. For example, if the child is adding include the answers, in boxes, at the bottom of the page. Have the child cut out the boxes and glue them next to the correct answer. 5. Go watch a regular ed teacher of the same grade/level teach a math lesson. They often have more training in how to teach academics than we do. Then see how you can adapt that lesson to your students. 6. Use the child's interests to stimulate an interest in math. If a child is into Matchbox cars, use the cars as manipulatives to show the child how to add, subtract, mulitply, etc. 7. Relate the math concept to something else you're doing. If you have a garden ask students to work with seeds, figure out how much fence you need to enclose your garden, the area, how much water is needed to water it, costs, etc. 8. Repetition! Students need to practice the new skill, but once they've mastered it move on so they don't get frustrated, then check back every so often to be sure they've retained it. 9. Depending on the skill, Discrete Trial Training may be helpful. Each child is different, so what works for one may not work for another. Be patient and creative. Good luck!

Answer 3

Many autism student have areas of learning where they become frustrated or Hate. If he likes computers there are some wonderful math playing games that are basic

Answer 4

Make it fun! My son is autistic and he hates to read. But if you make a game of it, he will soon catch on.

I have 4 pieces of gum...if I give you four TIMES more gum...how much would that be? Help, be patient and have fun.