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 door. …
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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 …
Autism on the Bus: Making It a Good Ride for Everyone
It is commonly known that many individuals with autism struggle with transitions, so it should be no surprise that the biggest transition in the day (the bus ride) can end up being very difficult for those on the spectrum. School busses are not what one would refer to as “sensory friendly” and the …
Making P.E. a Success for Students with Autism
The challenges that autism presents in a busy social environment can be difficult for anyone to support. The number of possible triggers in a place that is full …
For Educators in Need of Inspiration
We in education are not in the business of changing the world, we are in the business of changing worlds. If we want to bring our absolute best for kids every single day this is a vision we cannot loose sight of. I was personally reminded of this a …
Creating a Successful September TODAY for Students with Autism
As a new school year approaches, a number of worries can manifest for students with autism and their families. While educators do need to ensure steps are taken …
Final Day of ASD De-escalation Tips: Don’t Miss Out
This is the last entry of my 15 day series on supporting students with autism who escalate. If you missed out on some here are the links to the previous 14 days:
Day 14 of ASD De-escalation Tips: Escalation Takeaways
As promised today I am showing you a video of a high school student with autism being supported through an escalation. If you have not read yesterday’s post here, I ask that you do so before proceeding. Out of respect for …
Day 13 of ASD De-escalation Tips: Know the Learner
Students who periodically escalate have an unfair disadvantage as they transition to new teachers during the span of their education. Most often long before the educator actually meets the learner, they hear of the horror stories, they hear of the tales of disruption and destruction, and they hear of the struggles that they …