Anne Arundel County Public Schools presents:
Building Bridges
DESIGNED FOR SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, PARENTS AND AGENCIES THAT SUPPORT STUDENTS ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM
A Multidisciplinary Team Approach to Supporting Students with Asperger’s Syndrome and Autism in the Classroom
A comprehensive, electronic resource for:
- Psychologists
- Social Workers
- Guidance Counselors
- Special Educators
- Speech-Language Pathologists
- Occupational Therapists
- Classroom Teachers
- Teaching Assistants
- Parents
- Community Stakeholders
ONSITE TRAINING FOR BUILDING BRIDGES MAY BE AVAILABLE AT YOUR FACILITY UPON REQUEST - VIEW ADDITIONAL PAGES
| A BRIEF HISTORY OF BUILDING BRIDGES Educators in the 21st century must prepare all students to participate and contribute to society as fully as possible. Accomplishing this requires extending opportunities for Direct Instruction about Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) to school staff and to students. In 2005, Anne Arundel County Public Schools initiated the Building Bridges project based on:
* a perceived lack of empathy in typical peers for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders The team developed explicit instruction in social skills for students with ASD to achieve social competence and to develop successful interactions and relationships with their peers. These lessons can be implemented by various school personnel at all school levels. Building Bridges focuses on ASD; however, the materials can be used for other disabilities. Feel free to personalize this guide to meet the needs of your individual school population. |
