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>I am so glad to have found your message board! I am >an experienced teacher of the deaf and hard of >hearing, but this year I will have a child in my class >that is not only deaf but autistic as well. He is 9 >years of age. I know that he can read just about >anything, but he doesn't function as well in other >academic areas. He uses signs only to express the >most basic needs, such as going to the restroom or >wanting more food at lunch. His interactions with >other children apparently consist of pinching and >hitting etc. He is going to have a personal assistant >in my classroom. I have been doing lots of research, >but would love to hear from anyone with experience. >I'm not really sure where to go with his academic >program. He will be in class with 6 other children >that are deaf or hard of hearing. I would like him to >be a part of what we do as much as possible. Any >helpful hints would be welcome. Thanks!
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