Today, I’m starting out with a 9-episode theme of individuals with high functioning autism spectrum disorder.  These are students with ASD who are working on grade level standards in general education.  And that is where we are going to start today.

Over the years I’ve worked with many of these students. And I can tell you one thing for sure as an educator. Being “high functioning” does not mean that these students have an easier time of it in school or that they have fewer needs. It also doesn’t mean that they are less complex or easier to work with. In fact some of the most challenging situations I’ve dealt with over the years have been students in general education.

These aren’t all the characteristics that individuals with ASD present.  But, these 5 characteristics and concerns are part of the reason why these students can really struggle in school.  I see them as the 5 issues that we run up against with their interactions around the school.  And many of them are related to others’ expectations of the students or perceptions of the students’ behavior.  Many times they are the reason they get in trouble.  And they are issues that we must address in order to provide quality education and support their needs within school.

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