Listen "#41 - Tools for Teaching Autistic Learners and Managing Absences in ASL Classes: Listener Q+A "
Episode Synopsis
Send us a textWe answer Sherry’s two-part question on engaging autistic learners in an ASL classroom and creating a sane, effective plan for frequent absences. We share concrete, low-lift strategies that center detail-focused questioning, visual supports, and input-replacement systems that actually work.• Detail-first prompts and either-or questions for autistic learners• Visual status cards and icon-based sentence frames• Predictable routines for partner work and turn-taking• Comparison tasks anchored in daily routines• Input-replacement hours instead of one-off makeup packets• Duolingo and curated media lists as low-friction tools• Clear policies and gentle boundaries for chronic absences• Resources and training recommendations including Linda Hodgdon• Practical systems to reduce teacher workloadLeave a review if this helped you so that we can reach more educators and let them know that like this is a cool place to hang out on the interwebsSubmit your question here Download the free audio training "The Joyful CI Classroom System" here Find out more and join the Practical Proficiency Network hereLet's connect: Get the Free World Language Teacher ToolkitGet the Free Roadmap to ProficiencyWebsiteTPTInstagramYoutubeFacebook Love this episode? Get access to over 150+ trainings, instructional coaching, and an amazing peer community of proficiency-oriented teachers in the Practical Proficiency Network Submit your questions about proficiency, grammar, or creating communicative classroom environments through this link: https://airtable.com/appOp9IY7Ah77oYup/pagpRzuEqAVZgBnrk/form and I'll answer them on the show!
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