Video Collection One - Understanding Our Students with ASD
Learning outcomes
This page is intended to help users:
- learn what autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is
- learn about the prevalence of ASD in Western Australian schools
- learn about the diagnostic criteria for ASD
- understand the importance of a strength-based approach for students with ASD
About autism spectrum disorder
This video is an introduction to autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Prevalence of ASD
This video draws attention to the prevalence of students with ASD in Western Australian schools.
ASD: The diagnostic criteria
This video helps viewers understand more about the diagnostic criteria of ASD, particularly in relation to students in our schools.
ASD: Criterion A
This video delves into Criterion A, and uses examples from the phases of schooling to assist educators to understand Criterion A.
ASD: Criterion B
This video delves into Criterion B, and uses examples from the phases of schooling to assist educators to understand Criterion B.
ASD and co-morbid conditions
This video looks at conditions that are commonly co-morbid with ASD, and their impact on students.
ASD: A strength based approach
This video shows educators how a strength based approach works well with students with ASD.
ASD and special interests
This video reveals how students special interests can be utilised to create positive learning outcomes.
Case study: A strength based approach
This video reveals how one student's strengths and special interests were utilised to create positive learning outcomes.
