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 WHY TEACH TOUCHMATH TO STUDENTS 
 WITH AN AUTISTIC SPECTRUM DISORDER?
Suppose there was a math program that generated outstanding results for students with an autistic spectrum disorder? What if the method was easy for teachers, tutors and parents to learn and teach?

A recent autism prevalence report issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that one in every 150 American children and one in 94 boys have been diagnosed with an autistic spectrum disorder. Among these is 13-year-old Graham Mongin. After years of frustration, Graham found success with TouchMath. He made the critical connection between numerals and quantities. Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division quickly followed. "TouchMath gave Graham something that had been missing," commented his mom. "It gave him an opportunity to improve."


Read more about Graham Mongin.

 
  Help students connect numerals with the quantities they represent.
Students diagnosed with an autistic spectrum disorder vary greatly in their ability to comprehend math. In many instances, these children are able to count objects or repeat the names of numerals. However, they may have difficulty grasping that a numeral is a symbol associated with a specific quantity. For example, the numeral 5 may represent five pennies, five pencils, five fingers, etc. To convey this fundamental principle, TouchMath places pictures of familiar objects or our signature TouchPoints on the numerals.

TouchPoints are mental manipulatives.
Our unique TouchPoints make it possible for people with disabilities to perform math functions essential for daily living and for academic accomplishment.
  • TouchPoints serve as mental manipulatives for students who find concrete manipulatives cumbersome and distracting. With TouchPoints, students can remain focused on their papers.
  • Counting on fingers and other improvised tactics can be inconsistent, inaccurate and condescending for older students. TouchPoints are portable, reliable and can be used in any setting for as long as needed.
  • Test scores improve and guesswork is eliminated when students learn to visualize the TouchPoints on the numerals.
Follow the prescribed step-by-step process.
TouchMath is meticulously designed to introduce information in a sequential, scaffolded process. Step by careful step, students progress to more complex math skills at their own pace. They experience a personal sense of accomplishment and positive reinforcement from teachers and parents.

Materials matter.
A student with an autistic spectrum disorder can be overwhelmed by a worksheet overloaded with math equations. Our pages are uncluttered, present a manageable number of problems, use large print and provide plenty of workspace.

Beginning with first-grade materials, we introduce visual cues that help with left/right directionality, reduce number reversals and reinforce place value.

 
  Resource Center Collection: This compilation of all TouchMath materials is the most cost-effective way to get everything you need for all grade levels in one discounted, easy-to-order collection.

Complete Collections: All of the materials you need for a specific grade level are packaged together in these value-packed, convenient collections. If you are uncertain about which grade-level materials best match your student’s ability level, find more information and download samples by clicking on the links below. Kit Collections: Kit Collections offer a cost-efficient way to purchase all reproducible masters at each grade level. Supplements: These materials may be used with any TouchMath kit. Downloadable Activity Sheets: Now you can download hundreds of skill-enhancing activities exclusively on the TouchMath Web site. Activity Sheets are organized by topic so cost-conscious teachers can select exactly what they need to provide practice for students.

Have questions? Our educational consultants are ready to assist you in making the best possible choices to fit your budget. Just e-mail customerservice@touchmath.com or call 1-800-888-9191.

All TouchMath materials are 100% guaranteed for one year.

 
  Borrow our video seminar. It’s free and easy!

View our FREE interactive 60-minute DVD or VHS today, and be ready to teach TouchMath tomorrow. In just one hour you will:
  • Be guided through the step-by-step process for teaching TouchMath to students of all abilities and learning styles
  • Grasp the importance of our sequential strategy and visual cues
  • Understand the unique advantages of a multisensory approach that connects concrete manipulatives and abstract concepts
Along with your DVD or VHS, you will receive free Teacher Training Manuals, a Classroom Sampler and a Memory Cue Poster.

When you view the seminar in groups of five or more, we will send you a 24" x 36" TouchPoint Poster. You will also receive complementary training materials for each attendee.

Reserve your DVD or VHS today by calling toll-free 1-800-888-9191.


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