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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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  • I stand by the sentiment of my previous post Hope but now I've read it back I do think you have a point that it could have been phrased more gently.

    Longman I'm sorry if I was too harsh - I think we have a lot to learn from each other and would like to be able to continue to do so.

    Zoe

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  • I stand by the sentiment of my previous post Hope but now I've read it back I do think you have a point that it could have been phrased more gently.

    Longman I'm sorry if I was too harsh - I think we have a lot to learn from each other and would like to be able to continue to do so.

    Zoe

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