Back to School – The Conversation Continues! This questions
comes from Getting Ready for School: Interview with Paula Kluth,
Ph.D. What can parents do to educate “other students” about
autism (How to Be a Friend) to help with their child’s
transition back to school? “One of the best ways to educate
other learners about peers with unique learning profiles is to
build classroom community and teach about differences throughout
the year. In the beginning of the year, students might all
create “about me” posters, presentations, or books and share
them to each other. A student’s autism can be explained as part
of these introductions. In talking about a disability in the
context of all individual differences, students will see that
EVERY learner is unique, not just some! if a student on the
spectrum wants to elaborate on his or her specific needs, that
learner may be invited to field questions from classmates or to
teach a mini-lesson on his or her label, strength, or
challenges. There are also some great pieces of