7 Strategies to Support Neurodiverse and Autistic Students

I am not neurodiverse. I am not autistic. This information is being shared from the viewpoint of someone who works in the field and support students with autism spectrum disorder. It is important to listen to autistic students & individuals and respect their requests and the viewpoints of each family you work with.

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What Are The 4 Strong Functions of Behavior?

Behavior was a big component of my job in the classroom. Figuring out the functions of behavior is such an expansive topic but this blog will serve as a jumping point! When we have behavior occurring that isn’t responding to tier one and tier two interventions, we might need to take a step further. The rest of this blog will be focused on tips for intervening on the most intensive behaviors.

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7 Amazing IEP Tips From An Experienced IEP Coach

As a parent, former school staff member, and advocate who has worked with families for over 8 years, I work daily on collaboration with IEP members and provide IEP tips. And while an Advocates focus on supporting the parents, I’ve come to understand the value of support and training for ALL staff as an essential component to helping students succeed. Here are my top IEP tips for supporting staff and working together effectively:

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Rethinking 80% IEP Goal Mastery

Creating Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals is an art that requires precision and personalization. Traditionally, goals are often set with an expectation of achieving 80% IEP goal mastery. However, it’s time to reconsider this standard and explore alternative approaches that better reflect the unique needs and capabilities of each student.

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