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Myths about Autism – Part Three

In this blog, I'm continuing to debunk myths about autism. Myth #12: They'll all loners I have known many children on the autism spectrum who want to have friends. They desire to be around their peers, but they lack the social skills that will enable some peers to accept them. When they get rejected, they…

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Behold The Magic of The Six M’s

The following is a guest post by Jeff Lantos, a 5th grade teacher at Marquez Elementary School. This week my fellow teachers and I will greet our new students and begin implementing the lessons we’ve outlined in our plan-books.  Most of these lessons will focus on math and language arts.  In fact, most mornings will…

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“Inclusion” for Children with Autism

You want inclusion, said Rick Clemens, an inclusion specialist who spoke at a conference I recently attended. Rick gave one of the keynote speeches at the All Ages and Abilities Autism/Aspergers Conference in Huntington Beach.

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Do You Have A Child With Autism? Learn All About IEP

Even if you’re just starting out in the world of autism (or your child is somewhere on the spectrum), you may have heard these three initials… IEP.The Individualized EducationProgram (IEP) is an educational program designed specifically for your child by your school district.

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Play that WORKS

Wow! There was such great feedback from the homework article that I thought a follow-up would be good. Apparently, this is a hot-button topic! It hit a nerve for 2 reasons: 1) Parents realize that kids are not getting the time that they need for play and 2) Parents want specific strategies to use the time that they have with their kids most effectively.