Early Adolescent Autism: Interventions for Teachers and Parents Alike


"Autism is as much a part of humanity as is the capacity to dream." - Kathleen Seidel

Introduction: 

Welcome! My name is Christian Avard. I am a graduate student at Rivier University in Nashua, N.H. I am pursuing a Masters in Education (M.Ed.) in School Counseling, grades K-12. I currently work as a second-grade paraprofessional at an elementary school in Sullivan County, New Hampshire. 

Purpose for my blog: 

Are you a new teacher who's working with a student with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) at the elementary school level? Are you looking for answers how to work, how to communicate, and how to make a positive difference in ASD student lives? My hope is to provide you with answers to all of the above. I hope to provide you with basic knowledge of ASD, basic interventions that work, and a resource guide for everyone (especially parents) that people can turn to for information. 

We aren't powerless. Knowledge is power. Learn how to be the best teacher with ASD elementary school students!

Location: Unity, NH, USA

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References

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