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autism. Because of the prevalence of children with autism, the author mentions the importance
of educating school administrators about the disorder. It is important for administrators to create
Just like other students with disabilities and disorders, experts recommend placing
students with Autism Spectrum Disorders in the least-restrictive environments. It may take some
time to move students into this environment, but this is the ultimate goal. By placing these
students in a regular classroom, they are better able to adapt and learn from their peers.
Another strategy for creating a successful, inclusive program is hiring the best teachers
and paraprofessionals, able to accommodate and help students with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Teachers and Paraprofessionals need to be passionate about their work and impacting students’
lives. Administration should support teachers and paraprofessionals so that they do not feel
with ASD. The school and parents need to be a team in deciding what is best for a child with
ASD. An educator may possibly be better educated than a parent, but it is important for the
school to listen to parents’ concerns and needs of their child. Parents may know more about their
for students with ASD. Students with ASD want to be feel accepted by their peers. Peers can be
trained either formally or informally, about ASD, and how to support a student who has ASD.
This benefits the peer, as well, by teaching them acceptance and tolerance.
If these and other ideas, are integrated into an inclusive program, students, with ASD, and