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School Glitches

Many of my friends with autism are a bit lost during the first few weeks in a new school. Sometimes we assume that all students are soaking in the flood of information – school traditions, procedures, rules, and routines - presented to youngsters in an assembly on the first day of school.

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ABC’s for Teachers

When classes start this fall, many teachers will encounter students with autism for the first time. What are the ABC’s of autism?

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Autism VODcast: Back to School

All families struggle a bit when it is time to go back to school. When autism is mixed into the equation, the transition can be particularly challenging. Click to watch the Seesmic video discussion or read the helpful tips below.

Autism VODcast: Back to School Quick tips for smoothing out the transition from the lazy days of summer to the hectic days of school. Do what you can to make the transition an adventure rather than an epic battle.
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Ready for Pre-School

At the tender young age of three, youngsters with autism often embark on an exciting and challenging adventure: pre-school. By its very nature, pre-school requires youngsters to function in three different spheres – group time, free time, and transition from one to another. Each sphere requires different skills, many of which are foreign to little ones diagnosed with autism.

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