A teacher recently asked what to do about her student with autism who repetitively turned computers on and off, or opened and closed doors. This is ritualistic behavior and is likely tied to anxiety. A person’s first priority should be to find activities that can reduce the child’s anxiety and attempt to determine its [...]
In my work with AutismPro, I’ve had the opportunity to travel the globe and learn how different regions think about autism. In Europe, I was struck by a common thread that I believe could be of great value to North American educators struggling with including students with autism. Europeans have a long history of being [...]