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Subject: Re: DEAF AND Autistic

Author:
Lisa Jacobs

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Date Posted: 04:42:50 08/10/03 Sun
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In reply to: CJ 's message, "Re: DEAF AND Autistic" on 12:23:21 07/20/03 Sun

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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Subject	Author	Date
Re: DEAF AND Autistic	Nichole	09:28:56 10/21/03 Tue

Re: DEAF AND Autistic	joyce fisher	16:57:24 02/20/06 Mon