Age Appropriate: what is age appropriate and who gets to decide?As a teacher I am put in the position of making that decision, however that is a decision thay should not be taken lightly. Why is it not age appropriate and what “should” be done to...
We are ruled by time, and time rules us. Having students work on a task completion schedule versus a clock dominant schedule.As students progress clocks and set times will be introduced to their schedule. It’s a process and there is a method and reason for...
Lack of clear and concise language can make communication more difficult for those with Autism. Being literal in the interpretation of language is challenging enough, add idioms and it becomes almost impossible. Be thoughtful and precise with your words so...
Won’t versus Can’t. Never assume you know the reason, find the reason and help the person through either one of those situations. If they won’t, ask why not?If they can’t, then teach them. FYI: If you met one person with...
Theory of Mind: the ability to understand and know that others have different thoughts and emotions other than our own. Lack of Theory of Mind can sometimes makes social interactions extremely difficult for someone with Autism. FYI: If you met one person with...
