Successful behaviour management strategies for an ASD/ADHD/trauma student Part 1
An introduction to my work with an ASD/ADHD/trauma student in 2020 This post will take you through my teaching journey with a student...
Best Autism Books for Understanding Autism
I have included books for you to read and update your knowledge of autism. They are practical guides that will help you set up an...
BULLYING IN SCHOOLS
BULLYING IN SCHOOLS Bullying in schools continues to be a problem in our schools, even though schools have implemented anti-bullying...
How does Occupational Therapy Help the Autistic Student?
How Does An Occupational Therapist Support A Student with Autism? While teaching in Special Ed. schools and an autism specific setting,...
What is Autism? A Snapshot.
What is Autism? http://teachingautismblog.wix.com/theautismshop Autism is a developmental disorder which has 3 areas of impairment:...
What does a good teacher look like in an autistic setting?
What daily qualities and actions does a teacher in autism display? A good teacher in an autism setting will display qualities and carry...
School Excursions for Students with Autism-Travel Skills
Good travel skills are important so the student and the family can have access to leisure activities, family activities and shopping. ...
Excursions for Students with Autism-Why and How to Organise an Excursion.
Excursions formed an important part of the classes' learning program as it gave students opportunities to generalise skills we taught at...
Sensory Processing Disorder in Autism- Part 2. How to help autistic students in the classroom.
In Part 1, I described what Sensory Processing Disorder in autistic students may look like. In this post, I will discuss some things you...
Sensory Processing Disorder-Part 1. What does it look like and how does it impact on students?
As I became more experienced teaching autistic students, I realised how sensory processing dysfunction impacted on them and the...