In this episode of the All Kinds of Minds podcast, we speak with Amy Husk-Reed, an Educational Specialist, specializing in autism, and former educator, program specialist, and mentor in urban and rural schools.

Topics covered include:

• How to set up safe, clear, and inclusive classroom environment
• Budget-friendly ways to create calming spaces and classroom libraries
• Balancing visual supports without overstimulating students
• Creative ideas that foster student belonging
• How administrators can better support teachers throughout the school year

Keep up with Amy’s work:

Virginia Department of Education Training and Technical Assistance Center website https://ttac.odu.edu/focus-areas/autism/

Resources mentioned:

• I’m Determined One-Pager: Identity and Self-Awareness https://www.imdetermined.org/tool/one-pager/
• IRIS Center Book Ideas https://iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu/resources/books/
• VSU Inclusion Project: How do I know I belong? https://inclusionproject.partnership.vcu.edu/resources/belonging/
• Additional ideas for sense of belonging: https://ttac.odu.edu/autism/fostering-a-sense-of-belonging-and-community/