I found a great site that teaches about bullying.  It is http://www.pacerkidsagainstbullying.org/ Check it out!

Being positive and playing it cool is the best strategy for helping a student with difficult behavior. Sometimes, when I'm working with a student who is oppositional, I point out a positive before I address the more serious issue.  For example the student may want to play a game instead of coming to his science lesson.  So, I become interested in his game and tell him what a fun game that is and perhaps we can play it with the class during recess.  I put him in charge of setting up the game and he now has something to look foward to later in the day.  I didn't demand that he come to science or that it wasn't time to play a game.  This would have threatened the student and made him dig his heels in.  So, what if he still doesn't come? Then I would give him a directive and walk away to give him time to make the right decision. If he still doesn't come then I rely on natural consequences, such as making up his work before a prefered activity.  I believe it is important for the student/child to feel in control of his/her perdicament.   

The Autism walk was great despite the rain.  The Autism Society is a great organization and the people that supported the walk today made it a pleasent event, even in the rain.  It was so fun giving out free stuff and seeing old friends.  There are so many resources in the Hudson Valley for Autism.  Thank you to all that stopped at my table, it was surely a pleasure to meet everyone of you. Now that I have lots of information and resources, I will be sure to share the information and upcoming events in the Hudson Valley, on my calendar .Please share your thoughts. I would love to hear from you. 

Will it rain on our parade tomorrow? Come join us at the Hudson Valley Autism Walk at the Dutchess County fair grounds!

Share your thoughts on Autism.  April is Autism Awareness month.