Educating and managing the complex needs of students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) challenges the most seasoned teacher. The unique learning, social and behavioral characteristics of students on the Spectrum necessitate a coordinated approach from all professionals. In my experience as a school psychologist, I have found that the role that instructional assistants play though vital
During my tenure as a school psychologist, I have participated and chaired hundreds of Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings. Parents usually have an understanding that IEP meetings are to review their child’s progress based on the measurement of the specific goals and objectives, supported through special education services and accommodations. The purpose and potential outcomes
Social (Pragmatic) Communication Disorder (SCD) is one of the most confusing disorders for parents and teachers to understand. It is a relatively new disorder, first appearing in the Fifth Edition of the Diagnostic Statistical Manual (DSM-5) in 2013. The origins of SCD are in the speech and language literature. This literature was the first to
