Description
Case Study: Antoine is a second grade student who is very intelligent and has a high IQ. Antoine has been diagnosed with ASD. He is a really good reader and can read well above his grade level. In fact, Antoine can actually read high school level material. Antoine has good communication skills, and he can make his wants and needs known.
His conversations tend to be about his favorite topic, dogs. However, Antoine doesn’t always know when to stop talking. In fact, he often gets into trouble for talking during class. He will even keep talking when his peers walk away from him. Antoine is very social.
He seems to like to be with his peers. He will seek them out and especially two boys in his class.
Antoine asks his peers a lot of questions and will ask the same question multiple times. Antoine tends to be rather impulsive in his behavior. He will throw papers on the floor and has hit other students in the past. Antoine is easily distracted in class.
Step Two: Answer the following question.
Antoine has many strengths and interests. How could you use these strengths to support Antoine to learn skills, practice skills, or participate in activities, in the school environment?
