Reducing Fiction Barriers For Autistic Readers
Teachers know the best way to help students become better readers is for them to practice. At nearly every grade level they require students to read fiction. And the more […]
Preparing Autistic Children for the Holidays
A couple of Januarys ago, as my husband and I were boxing up seasonal decor, he went to toss in one of my son’s favorite holiday movies, The Polar Express. […]
Lessons Learned From Making a Red Velvet Cake
Ever since my seven-year-old autistic son, Barclay, was able to stand on a chair and reach the counter, I’ve had him in the kitchen with me. He loves to collect […]
How to Structure a Parent-Teacher Conference From the Parent’s POV
Educators regularly schedule parent-teacher conferences to discuss with parents their child’s academic progress and struggles as well as behavior and social-emotional development. For families of children with exceptional needs, the […]
How to Create an About Me Brochure
If you have a child with exceptional needs, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, and they attend school, daycare, therapy, or spend time with a sitter, it’s a good idea to […]