Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         Case: Autistic student resists collaboration An incredibly bright autistic student is sitting in your classroom with few accommodations other than being provided an individual testing room on tests . She is more than capable for the coursework; actually, she is quite brilliant. The problem is that you use partner turn and shares and small group collaborative work in your classroom on a regular basis. Your autistic student really hates this and, depending on her mood, refuses to work with others. How do you handle this situation? Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!) I would respect her feelings and give her the option to work independently when she chooses to do so. As long as she is able to meet the objectives on her own I don't see a problem with accommodating the student in this way. Try to figure out why she hates it so much and if there is anything you can do to facilitate a more positive collaborative environment, maybe there is a certain student she would prefer to work with?                 Rating The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes The suggested solution is original Yes Comments: I would do the same if I were in this situation. Meeting the needs of the student is very important, and the student should be allowed to work independently if they are able to meet the same requirements. Rated On: March 1, 2017 1:19 pm Rated By: yzujyV