Setting Up the Socially Distanced Self-contained Classroom During COVID-19

Special education teachers, let’s be honest, this is not the great summer of 2020 any of us had envisioned.  Though you may not be at work, you can’t escape it.  You turn …

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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 …

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Day 1 of ASD De-escaltion Tips: The Urgency Factor

 

The way in which to properly intervene when an individual with a disability starts to escalate has been the subject of controversy over the past few years and for good reason.  The misuse of physical interventions (restraints and holds) and time out rooms has caught the attention of the public …

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