Autism

Marissa learns that pointing means making a choice.

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

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

Priscilla recognizes her student's sensory motor needs and offers him an appropriate, alternative item to chew.

What is the value of self-regulation and mutual regulation? Featuring Barry Prizant, Ph.D., co-developer of the SCERTS model, a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach designed to improve communication and social-emotional functioning of young children with autism.

Planned ignoring can be an effective strategy, but you also need to have a replacement behavior. Featuring Sasha Long, founder of the Autism Helper.

Bobbie Gallagher discusses why instruction on safety is important, even for adolescents with autism.

Teachers and parents can actually cause problem behaviors! Featuring Sasha Long, founder of the Autism Helper.

Simple ways educators can work to build positive family relationships - specifically being aware of the language they use.