Honoring Student Preferences

Autism, Behavior

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[MUSIC PLAYING] Our circle time went really well. We had a little friend, Vyvov, that definitely needed to be a watcher and stand on the outside of the rug. He made it pretty apparent where he was comfortable at, and rather than force him to do something he didn't like, leave him there. We have our friend Vyvov. Ready? Vyvov is here today. I is here today. We all clap together 'cause Vyvov here today. Hi, Vyvov. He is watching.

Honoring student preferences means listening to and respecting what is important to the student when making educational decisions. This helps students feel heard, valued, and involved in their learning. In this video, the teacher honors the student’s preferences by allowing him to participate in the group activity in a way that best meets his comfort level.