Autism Lesson Plans

This lesson has students conduct research into how the brain is effected by the disorder of autism. They conduct a webquest in order to gather information. Then students write a letter to the Center For Disease Control about their findings and forward some of the new research to them.

In this lesson learners examine the condition of autism. They view and discuss a documentary about autism, identify the symptoms and characteristics of autism, research treatment options, and create an informational brochure.

Learners research learning disabilities by completing art projects in class. In this autism lesson, learners discuss the challenges that will be laid before learners who have learning disabilities and discuss methods for dealing with difficult situations. Learners read several books about autism and create collages, painted puzzles and handprints in class.

In this lesson students investigate autism and breakthroughs in autism research. They prepare and present information about these topics at a mini-conference in the classroom and write formal letters of request in support of increased funding for autism research.

Students investigate Autism. In this Autism lesson, students watch the DVD, "Private Worlds: Kids and Autism" and construct at KWL chart. Students discuss how Autism impacts families and their community.

Learners inquire about learning disabilities by identifying their own capabilities. In this autism lesson, learners discuss their interests and hobbies and identify that not everyone has the same skill set now or anytime in the future. Learners listen as the teacher reads a book which discusses autism and human understanding.

This lesson has students conduct research into the area of Autism Spectrum Disorders. They use the internet and a variety of resources in order to obtain information. This lesson has students use the information to take part in a writing project of authoring a new chapter of a book about Autism.

This lesson has students explore mutations in cells. This lesson has students create a model of a cell and describe the function of the cell parts. They describe how mutation affects the cell's proteins and how these malfunctions can cause diseases such as autism.

Students study different types of epidemiological studies and identify the advantages and disadvantages of each type.  In this investigative lesson students study autism and the advantages and disadvantages of each study.

In this lesson students analyze two individuals with autism. In this language arts lesson, students read two stories about kids with autism and discuss how advocates have helped people with disabilities. In this lesson students compare and contrast the main characters in each story.