Autistic Students

All children can benefit from great teambuilding games that teach sharing, turn taking and cooperation. Kids with autism in particular need to improve teamwork skills.

Oct 6, 2009 - Karen Plumley

Kids with Asperger syndrome usually struggle with effective social skills. Students may benefit from the scripting, prompts, and visuals of acting lessons.

Oct 5, 2009 - Karen Plumley

Holiday celebrations can be tough for children with autism. Help autistic students cope with classroom parties and special days that don't follow the normal routine.

Sep 26, 2009 - Karen Plumley

Children with autism experience stress with transitions, new situations, and refocusing. How teachers can help autistic kids handle change ups in the classroom.

Sep 22, 2009 - Karen Plumley

Meeting the goals set forth by an Individualized Education Program (IEP) should be the primary reason for classroom inclusion of any child with autism.

Sep 19, 2009 - Karen Plumley

Using important indicators, teachers can assess the academic and social progress of their autistic students in the inclusive classroom setting.

Sep 15, 2009 - Karen Plumley

Strategies for how a teacher can best organize a classroom, structure lessons, and plan the new school year to accommodate an incoming child on the autism spectrum.

Jul 21, 2009 - Karen Plumley

Children with autism and Asperger Syndrome will need to practice recognizing verbal social cues and improving conversation skills in the classroom.

May 28, 2009 - Karen Plumley

Students with autism or Asperger syndrome sometimes experience difficulty with handwriting that can be improved using special tools and techniques.

May 18, 2009 - Karen Plumley

Students with Asperger syndrome (AS) are targets for bullies in school. Effective strategies can help teachers recognize signs and put a stop to the teasing and bullying.

May 4, 2009 - Karen Plumley

With careful observation and autistic behavior strategies, teachers' disciplinary efforts in the classroom for students with autism can be very effective.

Apr 23, 2009 - Karen Plumley

Since the majority of peer socialization occurs at school, the classroom is the ideal place to include social skills training for autistic students.

Apr 16, 2009 - Karen Plumley

Students will benefit by learning about autism, one of the most prevalent neurological disorders today. Autism awareness will promote understanding and compassion.

Apr 3, 2009 - Karen Plumley

Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) is a disability that can severely affect a young child's development and learning in the preschool classroom.

Feb 25, 2009 - Karen Plumley

Using sign language may be a way to help autistic kids develop communication skills and improve social interaction with others.

Feb 10, 2009 - Karen Plumley

Kids diagnosed with AS need support from teachers when they struggle with behavior issues in school. Here are many helpful strategies that every teacher should know.

Nov 19, 2008 - Karen Plumley