Autism

Parents share hopes and dreams for their son.

A mom talks about the thoughts she has when considering the future.

Marissa talks about how a three-week professional development opportunities has changed her professional practice.

Staff teaches students how to use the picture schedule system to transition outside.

Michelle teaches the languages for the small group activity through the use of a peer model, teacher modeling, and visual supports.

Marissa shares her experiences with others, if a strategy or intervention doesn't work today, try something else tomorrow. Keep at it.

Student progress is sometimes measured in small increments. Marissa shares how a student's "win" makes her day.

Shawn demonstrates a need for a different schedule and his teachers appropriately respond.

Developing a like/dislike list for each student could be a boon to teaching strategies and support positive behavior change and maintenance.

Don't force a reluctant student to "join the rest" if he is more comfortable watching the group and following along, especially if he can show that he is learnign the content.