Parents often ask me the question…

“Would a mainstream preschool or school be suitable for my child?”

To be honest with you there is an incredible amount to consider when answering this question and of course all children with autism are very different. So I’d like to give you some advice to help when you are making this decision… » Continue reading “Special Needs vs Mainstream School?”

Today I experienced something at a client’s preschool which certainly added an extra spring to my step for the rest of the day…

It gives me such a buzz when I attend goal setting meetings at preschools and schools and the teachers truly celebrate the positive contribution that the child, diagnosed with autism, makes to the classroom.

This got me thinking…

‘Why are particular schools and preschools SO much better than others, for kids with ASD?’

Here are some of my initial thoughts that became very evident from my meeting today. » Continue reading “Full Marks for Fabulous Teachers”