how to teach children with autism effectively

15 Jun · Kamini Lakhani · 16 Comments

An Open Letter to Teachers Who Have Students With Autism in Their Classrooms

An Open Letter to Teachers Who Have Students With Autism in Their Classrooms We met at a party. She was young and vivacious. We hit it off immediately as we both were from the education field.   She was a 4th grade teacher. As soon as she heard that I worked with people with autism, ...

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autism myths and facts that you should know

8 Jun · Kamini Lakhani · 4 Comments

What Bollywood (or Hollywood) Won’t Tell You About Autism

What Bollywood (or Hollywood) Won't Tell You About Autism Scene 1 : At the mall   He flails his arms and throws himself back as his young mother tries to hold him. Writhing, he gets out of her grip. She runs after him, shouting his name.   Her cheeks are flushed with embarrassment as she ...

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autism acceptance

1 Jun · Kamini Lakhani · 6 Comments

Have You Taken the ‘Acceptance’ Leap Yet?

Have You Taken the ‘Acceptance’ Leap Yet? It was a wonderful day in sunny San Francisco. The winding, steep roads, colorful foliage and chirping birds created a joyful, light hearted feeling within me.   I crossed the street as soon as the ‘walk signal’ came on.   From the corner of my eye, I could ...

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parents of children with autism

25 May · Kamini Lakhani · 13 Comments

Emergence: From Violation to Victory

Emergence: From Violation to Victory One M&M for one correct response.   This was the reinforcer that she gave to a 4 year old Mohit, as he sat at a table across her and responded to language drills and instructions.   I wasn’t too thrilled with the M&M idea, as he was on a GFCF ...

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teaching autistic students in the classroom

11 May · Kamini Lakhani · 7 Comments

7 Keys to Unlock your Student’s Potential

7 Keys to Unlock your Student’s Potential Teachers affect eternity; no one can tell where their influence stops.   As a mother of a child on the Autism Spectrum, autism was thrust upon me. I wasn’t given a choice. But you, a special educator, chose to take this up as your profession. Hats off to ...

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