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Expert Q&A Are there specific peer support strategies or regular practices you can use to help encourage that process of kids accepting one another? Related Topics: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Social-Emotional Learning Expert: Cathy Pratt
Expert Q&A Can you recommend any books that are at a lower reading level but would still appeal to older students? Related Topics: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Children’s Books, Libraries, Motivation, Struggling Readers, Vocabulary Expert: Reading Rockets
Expert Q&A Can you recommend summer camps especially for kids with special needs? Related Topics: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Learning Disabilities, Special Education, Summer Reading Expert: Joan Freck
Expert Q&A Can you share some practical things that teachers can use in their classroom to help ease anxiety for their students with autism? Related Topics: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Classroom Management, Executive Function, Social-Emotional Learning, Special Education Expert: Cathy Pratt
Expert Q&A I have a number of students with severe disabilities in my classroom that are performing at a level far below their classmates. Should they be in my class? How can I help them? Related Topics: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Classroom Management, Differentiated Instruction, Learning Disabilities, Special Education Expert: Reading Rockets
Expert Q&A How can I help my child who has an IEP but still has trouble with writing skills? Related Topics: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Writing Expert: Reading Rockets
Expert Q&A How can teachers create spaces for relief from sensory overload when you’ve got a whole classroom of children? Related Topics: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Classroom Management, Social-Emotional Learning, Special Education Expert: Cathy Pratt
Expert Q&A How do students with ASD tend to benefit from interacting with non-disabled peers? Related Topics: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Inclusion, Special Education Expert: Cathy Pratt
Expert Q&A How do we teach teachers and other students about autism? Related Topics: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Social-Emotional Learning, Special Education
Expert Q&A How do you build on an autistic child’s passion or strength inside the classroom? Related Topics: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Motivation Expert: Cathy Pratt
Expert Q&A Is there something you’ve read about people with autism that was particularly influential for you that you wish every teacher should read? Related Topics: Autism Spectrum Disorder Expert: Cathy Pratt
Expert Q&A What are some practical strategies for teachers in modifying an instructional curriculum for students with autism? Related Topics: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Differentiated Instruction, School-Wide Efforts, Social-Emotional Learning, Special Education Expert: Cathy Pratt
Expert Q&A What are some useful visual supports for students with autism? Related Topics: Assistive Technology, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Special Education Expert: Cathy Pratt
Expert Q&A What are the primary principles or goals behind the idea of inclusion? Related Topics: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Inclusion, Social-Emotional Learning, Special Education Expert: Cathy Pratt
Expert Q&A What can administrators do to set a positive tone about inclusion for the entire school? Related Topics: Autism Spectrum Disorder, RTI and MTSS, School-Wide Efforts, Social-Emotional Learning, Special Education Expert: Cathy Pratt
Expert Q&A What can we do to create a welcoming physical environment for children? That’s often a big factor for kids with ASD. Related Topics: Autism Spectrum Disorder, School-Wide Efforts, Special Education Expert: Cathy Pratt
Expert Q&A What can teachers do to reach out to families to get help, advice, and support about their students with autism? Related Topics: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Parent Engagement Expert: Cathy Pratt
Expert Q&A What is the Incredible Five Point Scale? Related Topics: Assistive Technology, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Social-Emotional Learning, Special Education Expert: Cathy Pratt
Expert Q&A What is the relationship between RTI and special education? Related Topics: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intervention and Prevention, RTI and MTSS, Special Education Expert: Center on Multi-Tiered System of Supports
Expert Q&A Where can teachers find authoritative and research-based resources to support their practice when they have questions about teaching students with autism? Related Topics: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Curriculum and Instruction, Professional Development, Special Education Expert: Cathy Pratt
Expert Q&A Do you have any specific guidance for teachers in helping children with autism stay on track towards becoming proficient readers and writers? Related Topics: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Curriculum and Instruction, Special Education, Writing Expert: Cathy Pratt
