Autism

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.

Before trying to "fix" a child's behavior, try adjusting the learning environment to accommodate all neurodiverse learners. Good advice from Dr. Barry Prizant, Autism consultant and author of "Uniquely Human."

Importance of self-advocacy and self determination and strategies that may be beneficial in building these skills.