Using Art and Creativity to Engage an Autistic Child in the Classroom
byby Claire Draycot Educating autistic children can seem like a challenge. Indeed, it is often hard enough to educate children without ASD, but to…
Special Education
5 tips for teaching students on the autism spectrum
by“Boundaries with love and relationship are key for teachers working with autistic and special needs children.” By Ron Sandison My sister-in-law, a two-time teacher…
Awaiting Scarlett’s first IEP
by“The word ‘army’ feels so fitting because fighting for your child, no matter how small it looks from the outside, feels like you are…
A Middle School essay on inclusion: counting everyone in the everyone category
byMaybe Eleanor would have loved to join the book club? I think about the many, many times that Eleanor has had similar things happen…
Baby talk – why do people talk to #autistic adults and children like they are infants
byAutism comic strip by autistic artist Carissa P. depicts “Baby Talk” by Debra Muzikar A couple weeks ago my Facebook friend Stefanie shared with…
Book Review: Smile & Succeed for Teens
byby Debra Muzikar In the last decade the world has changed dramatically. Today’s teens unlike prior generations have grown up with iphones, ear buds,…
An Educator speaks: change the approach; not the kid
byBy Ramy Mahmoud In my 10 years of teaching ninth grade, I, as have many of my colleagues, struggled with a certain category of…
College and #Asperger’s
byBy Karra Barber-Wada Just received an acceptance notice from San Francisco State University in the mail. Registration Day. “Ok, everything you need is in…