A good school crisis response for an autistic student has four parts: knowing the triggers, writing an individualized plan with the family, training every adult who might need to use it, and reviewing it after each incident. Schools that do these four things turn a...
Crisis management training gives the adults around an autistic child a shared plan and practiced skills for the hardest moments: meltdowns, elopement, aggression and self-injury. The main benefits are safer responses, calmer adults, fewer incidents over time, and a...
An automated external defibrillator (AED) in a school is only useful if someone grabs it within minutes, knows what the device will tell them, and has practiced the steps before the worst day arrives. This guide covers how an AED works, how staff should use one during...
House rules work for an autistic child when they are few, specific, visible and taught like any other skill. In ABA, a rule is not a warning hanging over your child. It is a clear expectation that you model, practice and reinforce until it becomes part of the day....
A teacher aide who supports autistic students needs training in four areas: how autism shows up in a classroom, evidence-based instruction, positive behavior support, and communication. Add a clear plan for what to do when a student is in crisis. No federal rule sets...
