A Scaffolded Approach to Supporting Individuals with Autism in the Community

• By: Ernst VanBergeijk, PhD, MSW Krista Di Gregorio The Threshold Program at Lesley University
• March 26th, 2021
• community, employment, independence, independent living, post-secondary support, scaffolding, Spring 2021 Issue, students, support services, transition program, unemployment, vocational training, young adults
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The outcomes for young adults with ASDs are well-known and well-documented. Without intervention young adults with ASD fail to reach basic young adult milestones in terms of independent living, employment, and social and romantic relationships. “Research suggests 70% of individuals with ASD will...

Scaffolding Communications Skills for Elementary Students with Autism

• By: Joan Ramirez JLR Enterprises
• October 1st, 2019
• classroom, elementary school, Fall 2019 Issue, learning styles, scaffolding
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When I decided to teach elementary Autistic children, my first task was to query many teachers as to their students’ learning styles. One size doesn’t fit all. Some students with autism learn visually, others need to listen intently, some draw, and others need to write things out. In most...