Journalist Eric Garcia: How Teachers Should Help Autistic Children During a Meltdown

The first and most important thing a teacher should do if an autistic child is having a meltdown is to reassure them that everything will be okay and that they are safe. A meltdown is not a tantrum, rather a kid in crisis.

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Eric Garcia

Eric Garcia is a Washington, D.C.-based journalist focused on politics and policy and currently the senior Washington correspondent for The Independent. In our interview, Garcia talks about autism myths, recognizing the gifts and abilities of autistic people, how teachers can help their autistic students succeed and realize their potential, the role of accessible classrooms, autism and equity, how autistic people are portrayed in the media, and more.

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