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For many years, public understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) was shaped by a fairly narrow picture of what autism “looks like.” Educators were often taught to recognize students who displayed obvious social communication differences, repetitive behaviors, or significant support needs. While these characteristics certainly describe many autistic students, they do not represent everyone’s experience. […]

Educators become familiar with their students’ personalities, learning styles, and routines over the course of a school year. When a student who is typically engaged suddenly becomes withdrawn, struggles to complete familiar tasks, or appears emotionally exhausted, it is natural to wonder what has changed. While these behaviors may sometimes be attributed to a lack […]