Episode Summary In this episode of the Autism Blueprint Podcast, we're in the classroom today with Rosalia Rivera, an expert in body safety education. Our conversation centered around the critical importance of teaching children about their bodies, boundaries, and consent, particularly in the context of preventing abuse. Rosalia introduced the ... Continue Reading
The Elephants in the Room: What It Really Means To Set Your Child Up For Success This School Year
By, Katherine Lycke, M.Ed/Ed.S, Marriage and Family Therapy Intern This time of year is notoriously known to be a very chaotic one for families as parents and children acclimate back to the school routine. Gone are the warm, lazy days of summer. They have been replaced with a harsh unload of stress and anxiety. Stress and the pressure to ... Continue Reading
ABP Episode 46: Thanks For Treating Me Like Everyone Else | What We Wish Educators Knew About Autism | A Conversation with Julie Blanco-Davila
We’re in the classroom today, talking with Sociology professor, Julie Blanco-Davila about how to best include people with disabilities into our classrooms. One of the biggest complaints I hear from autism parents surrounds their child’s education. Despite the increase in the number of children with disabilities in our mainstream classrooms, ... Continue Reading