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>I have an 11 year old deaf/autistic son. Although he >started out in a class for dhh students many years >ago, his needs changed so much from the rest of the >class that he's been in a class for autistic kids for >several years now. In fact, he goes to a private >school that specializes in a communication system >called PECS (Picture Exchange Commmunication System). >It's an extremely effective method of teaching >autistic children the point of commumication. If you >would like to know more or want to know about his >school, please email me directly at lcjmail@yahoo.com. > >>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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