Classroom Communication Plan Paper

Teachers all around the world dream of the chance to design their own classroom. While for many of us it is only dreaming because we are forced to move classroom to classroom or we are placed in a classroom that was once a staff lounge. While it isn’t always fun to get our hopes up and dream, it is important to have an idea about how to structure a classroom to get the most effective communication possible. Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder need careful planning no matter what ability level they are at. The classroom that has been designed below would be for higher level students that have sensory and communication needs. This can be done in any classroom with effective planning and processing of student needs. According to research from the national autism resources, once the classroom is set up it is important not to make many changes. This would make it especially important …show more content…
This area will have purple rugs and purple lighting. The storage areas will be from floor to ceiling to create a clear division and sound barrier to the rest of the classroom. Students will be given time in the room to be able to have their sensory needs meet. In the sensory center there will be a large digital stop watch and visual timers for students or staff to set when they enter the area.
Communication center will be colored with teal color. The furniture, lighting and rugs will be teal. The shelves on the side will be taller and stocked with different games and other social items to get the students talking. The shelves will be clearly labeled with what goes in the area, how many players needed and what level the game is. This area will be an area that students are giving time to work on those skills learned in group. Once a week students will be inviting other students into this area to have lunch or snack. This is a very relaxed environment and is not meant for initial instruction of