Students with an Autism Spectrum Disorder - A Guide for Staff

Impacts on Study for Students with ASD

The following are some of the most common impacts that a student with an Autism Spectrum Disorder may experience:

interpreting non-literal sayings
interpreting non-verbal language
not knowing what to talk about and with whom, when, where and in what manner
understanding or communicating feelings
interrupting inappropriately
feeling isolated and uncomfortable in social situations
forming relationships with others (often rejected from social situations because of eccentric behaviour, peculiar ways of speaking and lack of social skills)
organisation and time management
concentration
learning in group contexts
coping with change
anxiety - even minor stress may cause increase in coping mechanisms such as repetitive behaviours (muttering, other verbal habits), panic and/or continual questioning
comprehension and abstract thought, problem solving, concept development and making conclusions and judgements