Statewide Autism Resources and Training Project

Asperger Syndrome: Rethinking the Glass House Rule

This module is intended for participants educating students with Asperger’s Syndrome (AS).  The module explores characteristics of students with AS and effective practices identified in the literature to support students in their school environment.

Relevant theories are covered, including social attribution theory and theory of mind, which are critical to supporting the social, emotional and behavioral development of students with AS.  The Path A / Path B strategy is used to teach participants how attributions impact decision-making and responses to the behaviors of students with AS.

Module Goals/Objectives

  1. Understand the characteristics associated with students with AS
  2. Understand social attribution theory in relation to students with AS.
  3. Understand social attribution theory in relation to staff behavior.
  4. Understand Theory of Mind and its relevance to AS.
  5. Learn effective practices, including the Path A / Path B strategy, for educating students with AS.