Teacher's in action project

A Child Without Limits

Angela J. Willekeangelaucf@knights.ucf.edu

April 23, 2010EEX 4070

Early Perceptions

Apprehension

•Would this student respond to me?

•How would I handle a situation in which this student might act out?

Behavior

•Children with autism were not teachable

•Children with autism scream, hit, and throw objects

Emotions

•Would this student smile or laugh?

•How does children with autism communicate?

Introduction to Setting

Columbia Elementary School 18501Cypress Lake Glen Blvd

Orlando, FL 32820

Mrs. Brown’s Pre-K Classroom Room 116

Playground where student has time to interact socially and physically with classmates

Demographics

“I like to help clean”

“Hey guys, be quiet!”

“Do I have to touch the ice sculpture?”

“Love to play Starfall”

“Let’s watch the Letter Factory”

Personal Demographics

Interests: Spending time with my sons, Daniel and Taylor. Spending time with family and friends. Making a difference in the lives of children.

Education: Seminole Community College – A.A. in Elementary Education. UCF – Major: Elementary Education.

Experience: OCPS paraprofessional for 4 ½ years. Including 2 years as an ESE para. Worked in an EBD classroom with students diagnosed with Autism, ADHD, Aspberger’s Syndrome, Learning and Emotional disabilities. 1 year as a Pre-k para and 1 ½ years tutoring students with learning disabilities.

Engagement Activities

Field Day March 2010

Mr. Potato HeadFloor Time

Sensory

SensoryField Day March 2010

Sit and Bounce Race

Puzzle Center

Participant DemographicsConnor

Personal

•4 years old

•Pre-K student at Columbia E.S.

•English speaking

Exceptionality

•Autism Spectrum Disorder - Diagnosed January 2010

•Fairly verbal but delayed and soft spoken

Interactio

ns

•Lack of social interactions

•Persistency toward particular toys

•Lack of imaginative play

•Routine is very important

Making a Difference

“Writing my own

name”

“Just scribble scrabble”

“Tracing my name”

Reflection

Reflection

A picture says 1,000 words

Fun and friends