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How general education teachers can support students with ASD… to autism is nearly non-existent and rarely mandatory.   As a result, even the best teachers can be unsure how to properly support their autistic students. Some even struggle to understand autism. Ethan Hirschberg experienced this in high school . … course in autism to promote awareness and acceptance and to help create an inclusive classroom environment that not only supports autistic students but the entire class.   But the learning does not stop and start with one teacher in one … autistic student is likely to have anxiety in social situations, particularly with peers. Carefully consider pairings when group work is required. It is best to ask for input from family and past teachers. Do not assume an autistic student and an …

Purpose-driven, functional mentorships support low-pressure learning … how to play a specific video game or cook a particular dish.  Informal mentorships are not arranged by an organization or group, and mentors and mentees are not assigned. Mentees, their parents, teachers or friends seek out someone with … I use the knowledge and apply it? If my co-worker hasn’t been to a meeting with my boss and has little understanding of the group dynamics, I can’t achieve my goal of understanding the meeting behavior. It might be time to find a better mentor for … nothing I do is typical. That is one of the many things I enjoy about autism.   … Purpose-driven, functional mentorships support low-pressure learning …

Carrying a heavy load with back-to-school choices? … can be especially challenging for students on the autism spectrum, who may receive critical, in-person services and supports through school.   Decision-making by officials will vary by region and even by school, and many districts … system for assigned seating to maintain distance. Your child may be staying in the same classroom and seeing a smaller group of classmates than before.  Emphasize the positives to all these changes to help limit the fear that might be …