How to Say “No” to Young Children with Autism
Using “Glitter Force” to Reinforce Behavior
Alternatives to Isolation Rooms for Students with Autism
Due to a grave overuse of isolation rooms in schools many states have adopted stricter laws around how and when they can be used. While this has caused many educators to think differently on how they can support students when they escalate, it has left some wondering what other …
De-escalation Made Simple for Students with Autism
You can never be too equipped with de-escalation, even when it comes to recalling concepts you have already learned. I received a great deal of positive feedback from my series on de-escalation in autism. If you didn’t have the chance to read each entry, the links are posted below. Since then I have …
Why You Should Stop Telling Your Students with Autism to “Make Good Choices”
While it sounds supportive to encourage a student to “make a good choice” whenever they face a moment of frustration, the impact of …
Even Boring People Can Change the World
Even boring people can change the world. This resonates strongly with me personally because the highlighted town in this commercial is my hometown. It has been the place where I have celebrated my last 35 Christmases and where I hope to celebrate many more. But this also resonates …
Tips for Wrapping Up the School Year for Your Student with Autism
The middle of May has come, and as a special educator you have hit the home stretch. You have planned, programed, preached, provided, and positively reinforced purposefully. …
The ABC’s of Being a Teacher
In honor of teacher appreciation week, may every educator feel celebrated for their great work!
Teach Like a Cheerleader!
In all professional sports, there is a distinct advantage for teams when playing at home. We call this the home field …