Heelp!please

[olwen]

My last 2 questions on this autism unit and then ive finished my whole course!Really cant get my head round them

5.1.Explain the importance for children and young people with autistic spectrum conditions of;
a) a differentiated curriculum
b) an individualised/personalised approach to learning and development needs.

Really want to finish this this weekend coz my deadline is tues

Any help or guidance from anyone would be appreciated

[Ruthierhyme]

Hi,

a) importance for diffentiation is that the level of challenge within a curriculum needs to match/meet the child's needs, extend learning and support their stage of development. If expectations are too high the opportunity to fail is a real possibility, too low and the child fails to gain any benefit from the activity/curriculum area. The National Curriculum on Autism.org.uk

b) by taking a personalised, individual approach to learning a setting can plan appropriate activities that meet that individual child's unique needs. The way a setting assesses each child and ensures that the child is a truly active part of that assessment process the more likely it is that the learning provision will meet, fulfil and extend their learning and development.

Hth xx