Why Autistic People Appear to “Overdo” School and Work Projects
Why do autistic people overdo projects? Why do autistic people slack off? Why do they do both? Confused? Learn what’s really going on!
Category: School & Learning
How Teaching Like a GPS Could Help Improve Neurodivergent Learning
If you’re wondering how you can help a neurodivergent (autistic/ADHD) person learn, you may benefit from using The GPS Method.
By the Time an Autistic Person Complains, They Have Already Been Suffering For Hours
As an autistic person, having bodily needs not only gets on my nerves, it sometimes can cause emotional instability and meltdowns. Can you relate?
Recess, Snacks, and Bathroom Breaks Are Not “Privileges” to Take Away From Autistic Kids Until They Perform to Your Liking
Denying an autistic child recess, snacks, and bathroom breaks is not teaching, it’s torture.
The Wool Hat Story – ABA Torture of Autistic Child
Autistic children shouldn’t be tortured, punished, and coerced into complying with unreasonable behavior plans. This is the wool hat story of ABA abuse.
“No More Stim Toys!” – What It Feels Like for an Autistic Person When You Take Away Our Sensory Aids
You should not take away stim toys from your autistic students. They are as necessary as glasses or a hearing aid.
The Montessori Method as an Alternative to ABA for Autistic Children
ABA for autistic children can cause serious emotional damage. The Montessori Method may be the ideal learning alternative!
An Adult Autistic Woman Breaks Down the Insidious Trauma Caused By ABA in a Simple Yet Profound Way
Are you thinking of ABA for your autistic child? Please read this article before you enroll them. You may never be able to undo the psychological damage this horrible “therapy” will cause.
What Makes a Task Easier for Non-Autistics May Make Them Harder for Us
Want to show an autistic person a shortcut to something they’re doing? Ask first! Most of us can get very confused and mixed up when trying to learn “your way” of doing things.
Why Even “Beginner” Classes Are Not Helpful for Many Autistic People
When an autistic person takes a “beginner” class designed for a neurotypical person, it may not be beginner enough.
