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For meltdowns, reduce verbal directions, and use visual cue cards or a whiteboard to communicate. Note, the only part of the autistic brain that is not affected by autism is the visual cortex. And with close connections with the motor planning part of the brain, a written request may be carried out.

A systematic and easy-to-follow protocol is an effective tool to promote student readiness! Breaks are not punishment. They are taking a break to calm down--not because they made a poor choice or acted out. Using an appropriate prompting hierarchy for the student, the adult may point at a break card, or says something supportive, “Let’s check your schedule." By taking a break for self-regulation a student learns that they have agency over their body and mind.

See pictures of dorm room, and what to bring. Lists and recommendations help you plan for your move!

Reading aloud to your kids builds their fondness of reading and their vocabulary needed for language and reading comprehension!

Emotions are complex. Then add slow cognitive processing and sensory processing disorder. How is a student who is processing strong...

Preschoolers who are familiar with letters from everyday play and parent read a-louds, may be ready to try writing. But...don't rush to...