Angela Garza #8
Strategy Matrix
Organizing Needs & Strategies for Intervention Purposes
Disability: Autism Spectrum Disorder Strengths: Great memory, honest, logical
Common Disability Characteristic
Academic
1) Processes concrete well, abstract
ideas are difficult for students with
autism to grasp
2) Comprehension difficulty,
understanding reading is a challenge
for students with autism
Social / School (Skills)
1) Communication difficulties-
incomplete sentences and emotion
translation
2) Treats people like objects, they
are unable to process emotional cues
Behavior / Organization
1) Repetitive object use/intense
focused interest, students with autism
perseverate on one thing
2) Tantrums with disrupted routines, a) Self- Monitoring- to reduce the occurrence of tantrums and be
along with their repetitive behaviors,
students with autism are used to
following the same routine everyday
Evidence-based Instructional or Behavioral Strategies the student
can learn to find school success
a) Chaining- one step at a time and then repeating the steps
allows for the comprehension of more abstract ideas
b) Graphic Organizers-translates the concept into a visual,
visuals make it easier to understand
a) Color Overlays- decreases sensory perceptions
b) Sticky Notes- Lends to understanding small portions of the
text to comprehend the whole
a) CAI- can teach communication skills as well as provide an
outlet for response
b) Movement- doing activities where students use their body to
respond would provide more engagement and response
a) Music and Rhythm- allows for social cues to develop
socialization skills
b) Cooperative Learning Groups- provides students with the
opportunity to collaborate to accomplish a task
a) Behavior Specific Praise Statements - provides students with
approval of their actions to aid in the reduction of the negative
behavior(prolonged use)
b) Visual Schedules- reminds students they have to move on to
another task
more self aware
b) Behavior Contracts- reduces antisocial behavior and
increases direction following