Unit Award Scheme

demonstrated the ability to

1. name at least two principles and concepts of a structured teaching model for an individual with autism

2. name three deficits of autism that make an approach like structured teaching necessary

3. name two reasons for using structured teaching

4. list the five elements of structure, ie physical structure, schedules, work systems, visual structure, routines

5. give two reasons for using physical structure in an early years setting

6. name two examples of positive routines

shown knowledge of

7. the main functions of visual structure when designing tasks for a young child with autism

8. at least three of the main areas that should be defined in the environment for a pre- school child with autism

9. the function of each of the five elements of structure design for a young child with autism

10. how to recognise and interpret behaviour that may indicate a need for structure for children and proivde at least two examples

experienced

11. designing a room plan for a pre-school setting

12. designing and making a visually structured task.