ACTIVITY 3.

Prepared by
Upasana Arora
Inquiry Question

In inclusive classrooms, how many children with autism

spectrum disorder benefit from the application of Universal
Design for Learning principles?
● Children with ASD can benefit from inclusive classrooms
implementing Universal Design for Learning principles.
● UDL encourages individualized learning by providing a variety of
representational, interactive, and expressive mediums.
● UDL is beneficial for ASD children as it considers their unique
learning styles and sensory issues.
● The adaptability of UDL creates a comfortable learning environment
and improves interaction and dialogue through diverse
representation and expression options.
● Inclusive environments enable children with ASD to develop social
skills through peer interactions.
● The degree of benefit varies due to the diverse abilities among
children with ASD.
What are the best ways to
apply UDL to meet the unique
requirements of these?
● Plan Active lessons -more
engagement
● Following classroom routines
● Daily Feedback
● Providing multiple formats for reading
Retell
● The goal of the educational framework known as Universal
Design for Learning is to provide inclusive and accessible
learning environments for all students, irrespective of their skills
or disabilities.
● Children with ASD can benefit greatly from the application of
UDL concepts in inclusive classrooms.
● In order to meet the varied needs of their students, UDL urges
educators to offer a variety of representation, participation, and
expression opportunities.
Examples of UDL
● Digital Book
● Images
● Music
● Videos
● Paper Books
● Charts
● Games
Multiple Engagement Methods:
● UDL encourages a variety of approaches to
student engagement.
● Offering options for projects or activities, incorporating
their interests into the curriculum, and utilising visual aids
and organised routines to improve predictability and lower
anxiety are some ways to support children with ASD.
Multiple Means of
Representation: UDL
recommends providing content
in multiple formats, including
multimedia, text, and images.
Since children with ASD may
have distinct learning
preferences and styles, giving
them access to knowledge in a
variety of modalities might
improve their comprehension
and access to the content.
Multiple Modes of Expression:
UDL promotes students' use of
various mediums to
communicate their learning.
While verbal communication
may be difficult for children with
ASD, they may flourish in other
areas, such as writing or art.
Giving them autonomy over how
they exhibit their knowledge
might give them a sense of
empowerment.
Relate

Sensory Considerations:
Sensitivities may arise in
children diagnosed with ASD. I
can create learning
environments that are
sensory-friendly and giving
sensory breaks as needed, UDL
can solve this.
Tailored Supports:
● UDL places a strong emphasis on
customised lesson plans.

● In order to address the specific needs

of every kid with ASD, materials and
instructions must be customised. A
specific quiet area with sensory control
must be established. I can use social
stories to teach social behaviours.
Explicit Expectations:

To help decrease anxiety

and promote predictability,
UDL principles can be
used to provide explicit
expectations and provide
visual timelines and
indicators.
Reflect
● It is evident that implementing UDL
concepts in inclusive classrooms can
help kids with autism spectrum
disorder in a number of ways.
● It encourages adaptability, diversity,
and individualization—all of which are
critical for meeting these students'
particular needs.
● Children with ASD can flourish in an
environment that supports their
individual learning style and allows
them to interact with the curriculum in
ways that best suit their skills thanks
to UDL.
References
https://www.goodwin.edu/enews/how-to-use-universal-design
-for-learning-in-the-classroom/
https://www.texthelp.com/resources/blog/7-ways-to-introduce-
udl-into-your-classroom/
https://www.prodigygame.com/main-en/blog/universal-design-
for-learning/