Teaching a child with aspergers syndrome using a lesson plan that includes games and activities

This is continued from the previous blog on how to teach children with asperger’s syndrome in the classroom.

Here are some websites that provide lesson plans for children with autisic spectrum disorders.

• A to Z Teacher Stuff

  Great forum on teaching ideas and the site also includes lesson plans and articles.

• Lesson Tutor

  This site also has lesson plans and tips.

• The Teacher’s Corner

  Another great forum and also includes printable games.

• Positively Autism

  Offers great resources including teaching materials, games, and lesson plans.

• Autism 4 Teachers

  Includes great information, ideas, and lesson plans for use.

• Autism Classroom

  Has great ideas when teaching autistic children with specific issues.

Here are some activities that children with asperger’s syndrome could enjoy and benefit from:

1. Visual Toys- to develop their spatial skills.

   • blowing bubbles

   • a color torch

   • jack-in-the-box

   • jigsaw puzzles

   • sorting toys

   • Lego and other construction toys

   • train sets

   • drawing, coloring, and painting or toys that incorporate these activities

   • picture or word bingo

   • watching interactive videos

   • computer games

2. Physical activity.

   • playground toys-swings, slides, and sand pits

   • trampolines

   • rocking horses

   • bicycles

   • climbing frames

3. Social Games.

   • singing

   • dancing

   • picture matching and board games

   • chess

Books related to this topic:

101 Games and Activities for Children With Autism, Aspergers and Sensory Processing Disorders

Inclusive Lesson Plans Throughout the Year (Early Childhood Education)