Early Elementary Students

ABOUT ME

Draw a picture of yourself doing something you love.

What do you do for fun?

• Play with friends
• Play on the computer/play video games
• Play with my pet(s)
• Read books
• Make art projects

What is your favorite part of the school day?

• Reading/language arts
• Social studies
• Play sports

“Just Give Him the Whale!”: 20 Ways to Use Fascinations, Areas of Expertise, and Strengths to Support Students with Autism, by Paula Kluth and Patrick Schwarz. Copyright © 2008 Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co. All rights reserved.

What are your talents? (Choose one or more.)

• Drawing/art
• Sharing
• Playing sports
• Building things
• Telling stories
• Singing/dancing
• Making friends
• Playing music
• Cooking
• Pretending
• Telling jokes
• Other: _____
• Doing magic tricks

Draw a picture of a fun day at school.

Late Elementary and Secondary Students

ABOUT ME

What words describe you best?

What hobbies do you have?

What do you want to learn this year?

What is your favorite part of the school day?

“Just Give Him the Whale!”: 20 Ways to Use Fascinations, Areas of Expertise, and Strengths to Support Students with Autism, by Paula Kluth and Patrick Schwarz. Copyright © 2008 Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co. All rights reserved.

What is your favorite thing to do at school?

What are your talents or areas of expertise (e.g., karate, babysitting, collecting bugs, drawing)?

What else do you want me to know about you?