Ah, summer time! You'd be ready to kick back and take it easy, except that you've signed-on to teach summer school. Will it be the same old grind for another two and half more months? No way! Let's plan to have fun while teaching and learning. Summer school is an excellent opportunity to relax the strict routine of the regular school year, add outdoor activities, and plunge … [Read more...] about Summertime…And The Curriculum Is Easy

In Part 1 of this series we addressed the facts that it is essential to provide some kind of sex education programming for most individuals on the autism spectrum.  The type, content, and extent of that program will depend on the needs of the individual. We addressed the need to include three major issues in sort of bridge to sex education. These are: ongoing social skills … [Read more...] about Basic Issues Around Sexuality and the Adolescent with Autism Spectrum Disorder (Part 2)

This is the first of two fact sheets which will address some basic issues around sexuality and adolescents on the autism spectrum. In this one we will look at some issues that, while not obviously connected to sexuality, are fundamental to our young people having satisfying relationships and remaining safe. While not directly related to “sex education” the considerations … [Read more...] about Basic Issues Around Sexuality and the Adolescent with Autism Spectrum Disorder (Part 1)

Executive Functioning Skills:  What Are You Talking About? The term Executive Functioning Skills (EF skills) comes from the neurosciences literature, and refers to the brain-based skills that are required for humans to execute, or perform, tasks. Executive function deficit is not a medical diagnosis or an education disability category. These skills are real and necessary for … [Read more...] about Executive Functioning Skills: What Are You Talking About?