The Cup Kid Book Review

Meltdowns The book The Cup Kid opens up by introducing Autism Spectrum Disorder. It defines Autism Spectrum Disorder as a broad category of developmental disorders which includes autism, Asperger’s syndrome. (Kling 2008 p. 10) It describes that a specific criteria must be meet for a student to be diagnosed. (Kling 2008) The word spectrum is discussed because it because it can be a strength or a weakness for the subject’s diagnosis. These students with ASD are vastly different. There are no two children on the spectrum that are exactly alike in behaviors or mannerisms. As a teacher of students with ASD this is something you need to keep in mind when dealing with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. (Kling 2008) Language and communication …show more content…
(Kling 2008) Sensory issues such as a soft touch or pat maybe painful or frustrating for a child with ASD. (Kling 2008) Often times they built up expectations that aren’t truly reality, all of these things can fill up the cup causing a meltdown. (Kling 2008) Finding ways for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder to empty their cup without a meltdown will help them in everyday situations. A good person to talk to about ways to empty the student’s cup is the occupational therapist. (Kling 2008) The student needs to learn how to engage in an activity to empty their cup without standing out in the crowd. (Kling 2008) Many student use their favorite activity to empty their cup, most can express to you what helps their cup empty. (Kling 2008) Strategies that will slow the cup process of filling up to fast is using strategies throughout the day to help students cope with information. (Kling 2008) Just a few simple ideas that might help visual schedules, checklists, calendar, If/Then cards or First/Then cards, expectation stories (preparing for things to come) and most of all following a routine. (Kling 2008) This book is a very easy read. It gives you great insight