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Welcome to the Educator Newsletter, your go-to resource for fostering inclusive classrooms primarily for middle and elementary schools. Published quarterly, our newsletter offers practical insights and strategies for creating supportive learning environments for students with autism and other developmental and intellectual disorders. Join a community of educators dedicated to making every classroom a place where all students can thrive.
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Teaching Empathy Every Day: Practical Social Emotional Learning Strategies for Your Classroom
Why Empathy Matters Empathy helps students connect, collaborate, and work through conflicts. It means noticing how others feel and caring about it, essentially an emotion-check-in. In a classroom, empathy builds safety and trust. Students who feel understood are more...
Peer Relationships and Social Opportunities: Building Real Inclusion
Sharing space doesn't mean true inclusion. A student can sit at the table and still feel left out. This is especially true for students with autism spectrum disorder. Academic support matters. However, the social aspect of school significantly influences a child's...
From Chaos to Calm: Structuring the Inclusive Classroom for Students with Autism
The start of the school year often feels hectic and frenzied for both students and teachers. However, there are some simple and often inexpensive steps you can take to set up your classroom with a clear structure and make the transition from summer to school easier....
What Are They Really Telling You? Recognizing Hidden Signs of Autism in the Classroom
At the beginning of the school year, teachers are working to learn new routines, build relationships with new students, and create a positive classroom climate. Some children settle in quickly, seeming to adapt seamlessly to the new environment. Others might resist...
5 Outdoor Games That Encourage Social Growth
Why Outdoor Play Matters for Social Growth Play is fun, but it is also a critical learning experience for all kids, including those with autism or developmental delays. Play allows children to practice communication, build relationships, and learn how to...
Sensory-Friendly Classrooms: Start with the Basics
The start of the new school year is an exciting time filled with new opportunities, including new friends, new teachers, and a new classroom. However, for your students with autism and other developmental disabilities, all of these changes can be overstimulating. To...
Preparing Students with Autism for a Successful Return to School
For many students, the end of summer brings excitement for a new school year. However, for children with autism or other developmental differences, this transition can feel overwhelming. Changes in routine, new teachers, unfamiliar environments, and unpredictable...
Outdoor Games for Children of All Abilities
Creating Inclusive Outdoor Play Experiences That Invite Everyone In Outdoor play is one of the best parts of summer, but for children with autism, developmental delays, or physical challenges, traditional playground games can sometimes feel more intimidating...
Sunscreen & Bug Spray Tips for Children with Sensory Sensitivity
Partnering with Families to Support Summer Comfort And Minimize Summer Sensory Sensitivity As outdoor time increases during summer, applying sunscreen and bug spray becomes part of the daily routine. But for many children, especially those with sensory...
Adapting Summer Activities for Children with Autism
Creating Inclusive Summer Fun Through Water Play, Field Trips, and Outdoor Games Summer should be a time of joy and exploration. Still, for children with autism or sensory processing challenges, typical summer activities can feel overwhelming. The noise,...