I AM HIGHLIGHTING THE SEVERE IMPACT of the lack of resources on the quality and delivery of these services, which ultimately leaves children with needs unable to reach their full ...
A GROWING NUMBER OF PROFESSIONALS are turning to nonverbal reasoning tests to assess the cognitive abilities of autistic children, providing a more comprehensive understanding of their intellectual strengths and weaknesses.
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THE MISPLACEMENT OF CHILDREN WITH BEHAVIORAL ISSUES in autism classes can have detrimental effects on both the individual students and those with autism.
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LABELING A CHILD AGGRESSIVE without considering the underlying reasons for their behavior can have detrimental effects on the child’s self-esteem and relationships.
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ALL STUDENTS ARE OUR STUDENTS. They all need to be acknowledged and supported equally.
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ULTIMATELY, THE CRITICAL DIFFERENCE between lowering and changing expectations lies in the mindset and approach taken when setting goals for an autistic child.
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WHILE THE BENEFITS OF socialization and inclusion in general education classes are undeniable, providing individualized support to address academic gaps and promote success is equally important.
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THERE MAYBE PERIODS WHERE NO PROGRESS IS BEING MADE, followed by sudden leaps of growth and development. Regarding progress, we must remember that “there will be years where nothing happens ...
TRADITIONAL DEVELOPMENT MARKERS, such as speech, social interactions, and academic achievements, may not always reflect the true essence of progress for children with autism.
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ASSESSMENTS’ RESULTS ARE NOT SET IN STONE. Even IQ, especially in young children. In fact, assessments are just a snapshot of a child’s growth in all developmental areas at a ...
