Ministering on the Spectrum

A friend sent me this beautiful article outlining things we can do specifically as Primary teachers working with kids with autism.  I recommend this read to anyone wondering what to do and how to approach an individualized teaching plan for a child with disabilities - specifically autism.

http://bycommonconsent.com/2013/07/25/ministering-on-the-spectrum/

My favorite quote from it:

"It’s important for instructors in the group environment during Sharing Time and in the smaller classes to be on the same page with understanding the individual child, and with a plan of how to manage the child’s needs, while still respecting the needs of the other children and rules of the classroom.

The starting place with this understanding always begins with the parent(s).

The first call a Primary Presidency should make is to ask the parent(s) to tell them about their child. The parent(s) will be able to easily and most accurately convey the strengths and the possible trouble areas for the child."