Case Study: Strategy to be developed in the classroom for a student with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) through the Universal Design for Learning

Authors

  • Lorena Escobar Garcés Universidad Andrés Bello, Facultad De Humanidades Y Ciencias Sociales, Pedagogía en Ingles. Viña del Mar, Chile Author
  • Valentina Soto Verdugo Universidad Andrés Bello, Facultad De Humanidades Y Ciencias Sociales, Pedagogía en Ingles. Viña del Mar, Chile Author
  • Edgardo Aragú Pérez Universidad Andrés Bello, Facultad De Humanidades Y Ciencias Sociales, Pedagogía en Ingles. Viña del Mar, Chile Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56294/neuro202226

Keywords:

Autism Spectrum Disorder, Universal Design for Learning, Behaviour

Abstract

The main purpose of this research is to implement a suitable strategy to work with an Autism Spectrum Disorder learner. This strategy was based on the Universal Design for Learning (UDL). The design will contribute to teachers that are constantly failing with Autism Spectrum Disorder learners inside EFL classrooms. The methodologies chosen by the authors of this research will be connected with the national curriculum, in which UDL is the main source when selecting a strategy.The methodological design used was a qualitative case study. Videos were the instruments to collect data. The participant is one student from second grade in a public school. The results show, on the one hand, the contrast related to the student's behavior in a typical EFL class and; on the other hand, two lessons applying the Universal Design for Learning (UDL). These last demonstrate that applying a strategy focused on the student's needs, helps to motivate them to participate and follow instructions in a more didactic way.

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2022-12-30

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Escobar Garcés L, Soto Verdugo V, Aragú Pérez E. Case Study: Strategy to be developed in the classroom for a student with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) through the Universal Design for Learning. Neurodivergences [Internet]. 2022 Dec. 30 [cited 2025 Oct. 3];1:26. Available from: https://neuro.ageditor.ar/index.php/neuro/article/view/26