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.
When classes start this fall, many teachers will encounter students with autism for the first time. What are the ABC’s of autism?
A youngster with autism randomly shouts out when in church, libraries, or other quiet places. Another gets very agitated when standing in line at an amusement park, and begins pulling hair of anyone within arms reach. A young adult suddenly runs into the parking lot when she spots an exit door in a mall. What can we do to put a stop to inappropriate or disruptive behavior in public places?
Some folks just don’t like change. Some folks with autism HATE change! As summer comes to an end, and the first day of school approaches, some students with autism respond with temper outbursts, poor sleeping habits, and stubborn refusal to follow directions. Even youngsters who seem to like school struggle with the transition. What can we do about the “Back to School Blues?”
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