7 Tips To Get Your Child Back Into The School Routine
Summer is near end and it’s almost time to head back to school! Gearing your child up for a normal school routine after summer fun is no easy feat; however, practice makes perfect! We know children with autism thrive with consistency and previewing, so these seven tips should provide some comfort before that first day of school appears.
From Sleeping in to Prepping for School: Strategies for Avoiding Wake-up Wars
Are you dreading your "au-some" child's first week back to school because he or she is used to sleeping in now? Are you wondering how they will shift their sleeping habits back to normal? I believe I have an answer to your conundrum...
With the imminent return of "back-to-school week one," something my mother-in-law has taught me is to wake our son, Jim, slightly earlier each week.
So much of a students’ understanding of language development and positive social skill development can come from the experiences students have while reading. Language development and social communication are areas that can be more challenging skillsets to develop for students with autism, thereby affecting their reading comprehension and fluency abilities (Teaching Exceptional Thinkers, n.d.). Sight word instruction provides a tool that can support students with autism as they learn to read by recognizing whole words quickly, rather than sounding them out.
A Letter from the CEO: What Does Authentic Leadership Look Like?
Among my favorite books is Authentic Leadership by Bill George. The book opens with:
“We need authentic leaders, people of the highest integrity, committed to building enduring organizations. We need leaders who have a deep sense of purpose and are true to their core values. We need leaders with the courage to build their companies to meet the needs of all stakeholders, and who recognize the importance of their service to society.”
A Western Michigan University graduate with Autism Spectrum Disorder opened a one-on-one personal training studio for kids, teens, adults and seniors with ASD.
The Autism Wellness Center of Southwest Michigan, located in Portage at 210 E Centre Ave., is a sensory-managed “autistic sanctuary.” It was accepting 20 registrants for the 6-week Fall Autism Wellness Clinic.
For kids who have autism, wearing a mask to prevent the spread of COVID-19 can be a challenge. Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit organization behind "Sesame Street," is hoping to help through a new collection of videos and resources designed to help children with autism and their families cope with adjusting to life during the coronavirus epidemic.