Traci has worked in special education for over 20 years.  She has been a Teacher, Autism Specialist and currently works as a Student Services Professional Development Coordinator.  Her professional work includes working with students from age 3-21, their families and their teachers.  You can reach her at [email protected].

 

In today’s episode, Traci talks about supporting students with autism, in the online classroom and the brick and mortar setting. She also discusses the societal view of autism, and centering autistic voices in discussions.

Timestamps

2:41 What kind of students tend to be successful in online classroom environments?

6:04 What about online school for students on the spectrum?

9:48 Who should parents go to if they need help figuring out in-person activities for their autistic child?

10:39 Developmental Disability Services

13:21 Light it up Blue and #RedInstead

14:32 A societal shift in perspective about autism

15:00 What does Traci wish teachers and admin knew about the needs of autistic students?

19:30 If there was one thing Traci could give to every teacher in the U.S., what would it be?

Resources

https://autismsociety.org/

https://www.learnfromautistics.com/light-it-up-red-for-world-autism-awareness-acceptance-day/

https://factoregon.org/

https://www.autismspeaks.org/teachers-and-administrators

https://www.nea.org/resource-library/teaching-students-autism-guide-educators

https://www.spectrumlife.org/tigard/therapy-and-interventions/apricot-clinic