Reasons why transitions are so hard for autistic young people & what helps: What is a Transition? A transition is a change from one state, situation, place, etc., to another. Transitions often involve uncertainty, e.g., not knowing exactly what will … Read More
Tips to help support students who might be autistic but do not have a formal diagnosis. Simple adaptations in the classroom to support accessing whole class, group, and partner work. 1. Partner work: Craig Goodall (2018) researched autistic young people’s … Read More
Situation: Fred is 7 ½ and he is autistic. He becomes selectively mute in more and more situations. For example, when people come to his house, including family members, when teachers and teaching assistants come into his class but are … Read More
Autism and playdates- this is the second video about playdates, but this video focuses on developing flexible thinking and helping autistic children manage uncertainty. Uncertainty often triggers high levels of anxiety for autistic children, and this video gives ideas to … Read More
Playdates can be a dilemma for parents of autistic children. You want your child to have friends over and to have fun, but playdates can easily end up in everyone losing control and your house being wrecked! I have made … Read More