How to Say “No” to Young Children with Autism
Category: Behavioral Interventions & Resources
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 …
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. …
Helping Students with High Functioning Autism Reflect on their Behavior Using Contingency Comics
Increasing your student’s capacity to accurately reflect on their behavior in a manner that might influence future behavior is an uphill battle when it comes to supporting those with autism. I personally struggled with this as a high school teacher with my student Brandon over ten years ago. After seeking out different methodologies, …
The Social Stories Cheat Sheet
My first interaction with a Social Story came while teaching in a high school self contained program when a student with autism was having an escalation next …
Making Morning Check-ins Incredible for Students with Autism
The transition to school each day can be one of the most troubling times for a child with autism. While there is certainly a great …
Utilizing Minecraft and Other Highly Restricted Interests to Support Students with Autism
Successfully teaching students with autism how the world works often requires us getting to know a bit about their world first. This means coming to understand their individual interests, passions, and fears that drive them. Over the years as an Autism Specialist I have found that when you take a “highly restricted …