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Journalist Eric Garcia: Teachers Need to Take Autistic Students' Needs Seriously

Getting students to accept each other

Dr. Reeve offers advice on how to introduce a child with autism to a general education classroom.

Helping children with autism succeed in a general ed classroom

To help children with autism succeed in the general education classroom, have visual and behavioral supports in place, follow a consistent schedule, consider using social stories to explain expectations, and find a way to facilitate deep engagement in classroom activities.

Dealing with inconsistent performance

Dr. Reeve unpacks possible causes of a student with autism’s inconsistent performance.

Generalizing a student's skills

Dr. Reeve discusses what teachers and parents can do to support a student with autism in generalizing their skills.

Using visual cues to help children with autism

Dr. Reeve explains why visuals are one of the most powerful tools to use with students with autism.

Reinforcing good behavior

Dr. Reeve explains how to reinforce good behavior.

Avoiding power struggles

To avoid getting sucked into power struggles, Dr. Reeve advises that the teacher offers a choice to the student.

Dealing with challenging behaviors

When dealing with challenging behaviors, Dr. Reeve explains that understanding the function of the behavior is key.

Predictable routines for children with autism

Predictable routines for children with autism reduces anxiety and increases focus on the present.

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