Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects brain development and results in differences in social interaction, communication, interests and behavior. The term “spectrum” refers to the wide range of communication and sensory differences or challenges a person with ASD may have.
Students with ASD often struggle with executive functioning, leading to poor academic outcomes. They may have trouble with skills like planning, staying organized, sequencing information and maintaining focus and attention. Some will pay attention to minor details, but have trouble seeing how these details fit into a bigger picture. Completing an assignment requiring the ability to sequence the steps needed and determine how to organize and prioritize these steps in order to complete the assignment, may be difficult. Students with ASD and weak working memory may find it difficult to remember and apply crucial information to a task.
At StudySpot Okanagan, our coaches understand Autism Spectrum Disorder and the unique nature of every student. We know that effective instruction for those with ASD may include using visual supports, breaking information down into more manageable pieces, providing shorter learning sessions, and using clear, unambiguous language. We work with students’ learning strengths, providing a personalized learning plan that addresses their individual needs, guiding them towards improving their executive and academic skills.
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Chieko(mother of grade 10 student)I would like to thank our coach and your organization for giving my son a great opportunity to improve. He is much more responsible now and understands the importance of working hard as well as how to work and organize himself.
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David(father of grade 12 student)Thanks for your good work with our son – I believe we are starting to see some positive changes and improvements. He seems to have a positive attitude overall and he is getting at his work on his own initiative which is good to see.
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Sharon(mother of grade 8 student)Our daughter feels much more confident and on top of her work and comments often about how strong her marks have become. She feels that her sessions with you have been a big reason for the turn around.
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Sandora(mother of grade 12 student)Thank you very much for providing such a very helpful facility for my daughter. She has benefited so much from the program, not only for her present situation but I think for life. Your coaches were excellent and they gave her the motivation, guidance, self-confidence and self-esteem that she lacked.
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Barbara(mother of grade 11 student)Our coach works hard with our son in helping him approach his academic studies with more maturity, effectiveness and independence. Our son has responded well to his mentors coaching and guidance.
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To assist in our growth into communities across Canada, StudySpot is offering motivated individuals the opportunity of licensing the StudySpot brand, coaching materials, and use of the website. StudySpot will provide the guidance and materials required for you to create, manage, and grow your own Academic Coaching service in your community.
