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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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  • Zoe id not a parent turned salesperson but as I understand it runs an RDI school. Most forums would delete such blatant adverts. There is a difference between parents who have tried an approach wanting to share advice and people who earn their living from a particular approach, I think Zoe is in the latter category.

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  • Zoe id not a parent turned salesperson but as I understand it runs an RDI school. Most forums would delete such blatant adverts. There is a difference between parents who have tried an approach wanting to share advice and people who earn their living from a particular approach, I think Zoe is in the latter category.

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