IU’s Ghana Study Abroad Experience
Tina O’Neal, an expert in urban and special education, is leading six urban education students on an inaugural short-term study abroad program to Ghana during the last two weeks of May. This new partnership with the Indiana University School of Education in Indianapolis, the University of Ghana, and the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and […]
Support for Diverse Learning Needs
In response to the growing demand for specialized educational and behavioral support for students, the Lake Union Education Department has taken significant steps to enhance its offerings. This initiative included creating a dedicated position and hiring a qualified professional to address the specific needs of students requiring extra assistance. Stepping into the new role of […]
Struggles Over Special Education: Indiana’s Legislative Setback
Legislation intended to help families of students with disabilities navigate disputes over special education services with Indiana school districts appears to have failed in the General Assembly. This legislative initiative aimed to create a more equitable process for parents seeking to secure the educational services their children need. When schools and families disagree over special […]
Support for Special Education: ESA Enrollment Success
Indiana’s Education Scholarship Accounts (ESAs) have reached full enrollment for the first time since the program launched in 2022. This milestone was announced by the Office of the Indiana State Treasurer, marking a significant achievement for a program designed to assist students who require special education services. The announcement came just weeks after the office […]
How to Be Happy with Autism
Happiness is something everyone deserves, including people with autism. Autism comes with its own unique challenges, but it doesn’t mean that joy and fulfillment are out of reach. Finding happiness with autism may look different for each person, but it often involves understanding yourself, embracing your strengths, and finding what brings you peace and comfort. […]
How to Build Autism Frustration Tolerance
Frustration tolerance plays a crucial role in the emotional well-being and overall development of autistic individuals. Children with ASD may experience heightened levels of frustration due to various factors, including sensory sensitivities, difficulty with communication, and challenges in social interactions. Understanding and addressing frustration tolerance is essential for parents and caregivers in supporting individuals with […]
Teaching Time Management for Autistic Adults
Teaching time management to autistic adults can make a big difference in their daily lives. Time management helps people stay organized, reduce stress, and complete tasks more efficiently. For autistic adults, learning to manage time might feel challenging due to differences in processing information or dealing with unexpected changes. However, with the right support and […]
Does Autism Make You More Emotional?
When talking about autism, one common question that comes up is whether it affects how someone experiences and expresses their emotions. Some people wonder if autism makes a person more emotional than others. In this article, we’ll explore what emotions are, how they might be experienced differently in autism, and whether autism influences emotional responses. […]
Sadness in Autism: Impact and Strategies
Understanding how autism and sadness are connected can be a bit complex, but it’s important for grasping the emotional experiences of people on the autism spectrum. Autism is a condition that affects how people think, feel, and interact with the world. For some individuals with autism, sadness can be a common emotion, but it might […]
Common Executive Function Autism Examples
Executive function refers to a set of cognitive processes that help individuals plan, organize, and execute tasks. For individuals with autism, executive function difficulties are common and can significantly impact daily functioning. Understanding executive function in autism is essential for parents and caregivers in order to provide appropriate support and interventions. In this article, we’ll […]
