I write often about labels and how tossing them around can be a grave disservice to students. Because it is easy to assign students different “learning disorders” and “processing issues,” we need to be mindful that we know our stuff …
According to the advocacy organization Autism Speaks, there is a difference between “normal time” and “Autism time.” “Autism time” is defined as “twice as much time, half as much done.” This is not meant as a slight towards students with …
Spring brings senioritis, a phenomenon so real that Microsoft Word apparently recognizes it as a legitimate word. For graduating seniors, the anticipation has been building for months, if not years. As the weather gets warmer and the date can be …
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a disorder in which children experience difficulty with social interactions, become fixated with particular topics or have a tendency to do the same thing over and over. Each situation is very unique and it’s important …