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Supporting Students with Autism During Emergencies in Schools: Practical Strategies

This guide outlines essential strategies for assisting students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) during emergency situations in schools. It covers various drills, including fire, lockdowns, and weather-related emergencies, while addressing sensory integration issues. Key personnel to involve, such as speech pathologists and behavior specialists, are identified. The importance of clear communication using concrete language and specific instructions is emphasized. This resource aims to enhance preparedness for unexpected situations while ensuring equitable support for all students with ASD.

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Supporting Students with Autism During Emergencies in Schools: Practical Strategies

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  1. Assisting Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder during Emergencies in the School Setting. Jennifer Walter, M.S., CCC-SLP

  2. Emergency Situations: • Fire Drill • Lock Down • Weather-related Drills

  3. Establish Rules

  4. Think outside the box for unexpected situations • Bathroom • Hallway • Library • Cafeteria

  5. Situation Expectations

  6. Guided Practice

  7. Complicated Sensory Needs: • Sensory Integration issues occur when a student is overwhelmed by sensory stimuli in the environment. • Sound • Lighting • Smell • Temperature

  8. Personnel to Consider • PT • OT • Technology Specialist • Adaptive PE • Behavior Specialist • Autism Specialist • Speech Pathologist

  9. Conversing with a student with ASD • Sometimes we have to teach the obvious • Use concrete language • Direct instructions when possible • No sarcasm • First/Then • “I need” statements • Avoid vague terms • Do not “over talk” • Allow for processing time • Check for understanding

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