Author: koneill

The Autism Awareness Ribbon Story

Vicksburg High School

The puzzle pattern of this ribbon reflects the mystery and complexity of Autism Spectrum Disorder. The different colors and shapes represent the diversity of people and families living with this disorder. The brightness of the ribbon signals hope – hope through research and increasing awareness in people like you.
Peer Goal:
Building positive relationships and social skills among young adults.

Social skills learned during young adulthood are strong predictors of adult adaptive functioning!
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Statewide Autism Resources & Training

Vicksburg High School

Contact:

Available for 9th-12th grade as an elective class.

A unique class for students who would like to be a peer support for a student with Autism Spectrum Disorder or other specified disability.

What we know about
students with Autism

Benefits of peer to peer
support
for general education
students

Benefits of peer to peer
support
for students with
Autism Spectrum Disorder or other specified disability.
disability
students

Autism falls under a category called Autism Spectrum Disorder or ASD.
1/68 individuals diagnosed.
Autism is the fastest growing developmental disability.
Affects understanding of social situations
4x more likely in boys
Affects individuals from all parts of the world
Autism is not contagious.
Most individuals are born with ASD
ASD is a lifelong disability
There’s no known cause or cure for Autism Spectrum Disorder!

Increases socialization
Improves responsibility
Facilitates Respect
Develop awareness and insight into individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Builds friendships
Teaches Patience, tolerance and acceptance.
Realize common interests
Be a role model
Improves socialization skills by developing skills to interact with others and identify social cues within the school setting.
Develops friendships
Peer modeling
Increases independence
Enhances communication skills
Learning occurs with peers
Students recognize common interests with peers