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When Teachers Do Not Understand Autism

by Heather Brummett on October 1, 2012

Today I had an experience and I realized that all teachers do not understand Autism and they need to be educated. My son has high functioning autism. This means he can go to a normal or “mainstream” school and do normal activities but be he is not like the other children. He is only 3 so he [...]

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Parents of Autistic Children Sue Philadelphia School District

by Julie on July 16, 2012

As parents of a child on the autism spectrum chances are you’ve come to realize how important structure and routine are for your child. So often we see headlines screaming about parents battling their school districts to ensure the proper support for the child. The most recent headline Four parents of autistic children sue Philadelphia [...]

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Preparing Your Autistic Child To Go To School

by Katherine on August 31, 2011

After two months of summer break, it is a good idea to start preparing your autistic child for school. We all know that autistic children need structure, routine and predictability and as such, it is important that the transition between summer and school be as smooth as possible. While the first few weeks of school [...]

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Ideal Classroom for Autistic Children

by Katherine on August 25, 2011

When autistic children join the typical classroom setting, it is ideal that you make certain arrangements to make the autistic child comfortable in the traditional classroom. You should be aware that many items which are considered stimulating to typical children may be considered a distraction to an autistic child. Here are some tips to help [...]

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Helping Autistic Children in Mainstream Classrooms

by Katherine on August 24, 2011

As more and more autistic children are joining the mainstream classroom, teachers are often faced with an interesting situation where they not only have to fulfill the classroom’s objectives but also the autistic child’s educational objectives. If you are a teacher who has an autistic child in your classroom, here are some tips to help [...]

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Factors to Consider When Choosing a School For Your Autistic Child

by Katherine on July 20, 2011

Choosing the right school for your autistic child is not always an easy task. There are a lot of factors that you need to consider. And while your child’s intellectual ability may be a factor in choosing the right school for your autistic child, it is not always as simple as that. Keep in mind [...]

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