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Cynthia G. Simpson, Mark D. Gaus, Mary Jo Garcia Biggs, James Williams, Jr.
 * Physical Education and Implications for Students with Asperger’s Syndrome **

Including children with Aspergers Syndrome (AS) in general education classes and physical education classes is no longer an uncommon occurrence. Understanding the specific characteristics of AS can help teachers develop appropriate curriculum and assessments for these students to be successful. Overall, students with AS usually have difficulties in the physical education setting because of the behavioral characteristics of the disorder. PE teachers can use the following strategies in the physical education setting to reduce high levels of frustration in students with AS: Instruction Implications for Academic and Cognitive Functioning:
 * Provide exercise and activities on the basis of individual interests: Building on the interests of the learner can serve as a motivator and bring meaning to the activity for the learner.
 * Use simplistic and literal rules for all children to understand and follow.
 * Use consistent reinforcement systems: reinforce appropriate social interactions and skill performance with a consistent behavior management system.
 * Provide a private/personal area: One way to deescalate frustration is to allow the child to use a “quiet or alone spot” so that he or she can compose herself or himself or think through an activity.
 * Document individual progress: The information obtained through effective data collection is a valuable took in developing IEP objectives and determining specific skill deficits.
 * Provide a visual schedule: Many children with autism or AS benefit from using visual schedules and serves as a cue to the child about upcoming activities.
 * Give small amounts of instruction at a time and reduce the number of activity requirements
 * Reduce complex steps in an activity or skill
 * Provide instruction that is simple and concrete
 * Provide choices
 * Limit the number of ways to perform a skill
 * Present skill-based activities in multiple modalities
 * Use explicit language

These are only a few accommodations that can be made in the general education classroom for students with Asperger’s Syndrome. I can use these techniques during assessments or activities in my classroom in order to accommodate the needs of my students with learning disabilities. It is important that these students are given an equal opportunity to be successful on assessments as the general education students are given.

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