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Why autism education needs to change

Zoe Thompson

Our kids have missed the developmental steps that enable them to think and respond adaptively in social situations (which are everywhere in life).  Schools need to help our kids to develop these competencies otherwise they are at an unfair disadvantage compared with their typically developing peers.

In my blog, I discuss why teaching 'social skills' is not enough (and doesnt work).

http://notnigellanotjamie.blogspot.com/2011/03/why-teaching-social-skills-doesnt-work.html

Blog includes a hilarious clip of 2 toddlers having a non-verbal 'conversation'.

Enjoy!

Zoe  x

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  • Hi longman,

    I'm really sorry you've taken my response that way. I'm certainly not intending to take sides and the last thing we'd ever want is that you'd feel you can't question what other people are discussing - that is exactly what the forum is here for.

    Nothing discussed here is being endorsed, as you say it's an opportunity for parents and people on the spectrum to discuss new methods. Because something is mentioned doesn't mean that it's endorsed by the NAS in any way.

    I think the issue is more that the sense I felt when reading your response did seem to be quite challenging on a personal level to Zoe, and her response equally to you, which is was what I was concerned to address. I know that wasn't your intention but that's the way it read to me and I think, from her response, the way it read to Zoe.

    I think this discussion has been really interesting to read and very informative, and your contributions and Zoe's have been really valuable. But naturally when talking about how someone is bringing up their child feelings can be hurt quite easily and as a moderator it is my role to try and highlight when that has happened and hopefully allow discussion to continue openly and without people feeling hurt.

    I hope you can understand where I'm coming from, please don't mistake my intentions - I'm certainly not intending to back one particular side of this discussion.

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  • Hi longman,

    I'm really sorry you've taken my response that way. I'm certainly not intending to take sides and the last thing we'd ever want is that you'd feel you can't question what other people are discussing - that is exactly what the forum is here for.

    Nothing discussed here is being endorsed, as you say it's an opportunity for parents and people on the spectrum to discuss new methods. Because something is mentioned doesn't mean that it's endorsed by the NAS in any way.

    I think the issue is more that the sense I felt when reading your response did seem to be quite challenging on a personal level to Zoe, and her response equally to you, which is was what I was concerned to address. I know that wasn't your intention but that's the way it read to me and I think, from her response, the way it read to Zoe.

    I think this discussion has been really interesting to read and very informative, and your contributions and Zoe's have been really valuable. But naturally when talking about how someone is bringing up their child feelings can be hurt quite easily and as a moderator it is my role to try and highlight when that has happened and hopefully allow discussion to continue openly and without people feeling hurt.

    I hope you can understand where I'm coming from, please don't mistake my intentions - I'm certainly not intending to back one particular side of this discussion.

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