99. Collaboration for Success in the Classroom

This time of year isn't easy for many of us as our children
transition from summer to back-to-school.  Just that word
transition makes us a little uneasy so just imagine how our kids
feel.  


The school environment can present so many challenges for our
students with autism and that in itself can create challenges
with their learning not to mention that if their classroom
environment isn’t set up for their unique needs, it can be a huge
disadvantage for them.


It is your child’s IEP Team’s responsibility to make sure that
their classroom is equipped to support them in that learning
environment and remember, you are a very important part of that
team.  


In this episode, I give you specific things to consider that
might be beneficial for your child in the school environment.
 We have to be willing to think outside of the box and
consider things that maybe have never been tried before.  We
have to be willing to try to be successful, for our children to
be successful.  Much of this journey is learning along the
way through trial and error.  


Which learning style best describes your child?  Use their
strengths to ensure the way their curriculum is being delivered
meets their needs and doesn't hinder their ability to learn but
instead enhances it.  


Each of our children’s unique needs provides teachers an
opportunity to observe their classroom and figure out which
accommodations are beneficial and which aren’t as they navigate
the process of providing support for all of their students.


Additional Resources:


Special Education Things that you Should Know


Social Thinking


https://www.socialthinking.com/


Diane Alber on Amazon


https://www.amazon.com/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3ADiane+Alber&s=relevancerank&text=Diane+Alber&ref=dp_byline_sr_pop_book_1