SLP 006: Adjustments for Test and Exams

Sue Larkey Podcast - Autism (ASD), ADHD, ODD and PDA education · Oct 22, 2018 · 16m

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Exam time and tests are often a very difficult time for students with ASD. Their anxiety, fear of failure, perfectionism and learning style often makes this a highly stressful time for everyone. In my experience often their longer processing time makes it difficult to read a question and then figure out what it really means. They may also perseverate (become stuck and not move on) on a question that they don't know. Some students have difficulty explaining their…