LennyLifts Blog
LennyLifts Lesson: Hollywood Depictions
Hollywood has painted an unrealistic and rather unfair depiction of those with Autism. It is...
LennyLifts Lesson: Eye Contact
Understanding the body language of your face makes it difficult to understand what you are trying...
LennyLifts Lesson: Age Appropriate
Age Appropriate: what is age appropriate and who gets to decide?As a teacher I am put in the...
LennyLifts Lesson: Time versus Task Completion
We are ruled by time, and time rules us. Having students work on a task completion schedule...
LennyLifts Lesson: Direct Language
Lack of clear and concise language can make communication more difficult for those with Autism....
LennyLifts Lesson: Can’t versus Won’t
Won't versus Can't. Never assume you know the reason, find the reason and help the...
LennyLifts Lesson: Theory of Mind
Theory of Mind: the ability to understand and know that others have different thoughts and...
LennyLifts Lesson: Empathy and Touch
Don't believe the misnomer that people with Autism don't like physical contact and don't care...
LennyLifts Lesson: Splinter Skills
Splinter Skills: We all have strengths and weakness, however the degree of separation for someone...
LennyLifts Lesson: Be Worth Watching
My students are watching and I take that extremely seriously. Am I worth watching? I...
LennyLifts Lesson: Special Interest
Special interest knowledge can be a great source of happiness and confidence for someone, ...
LennyLifts Lesson: Routines
Our routines and those things we do subconsciously allows us to focus on what we are working...