When working with students with autism, an effective educational program will capitalize on the student's interests, offer a predictable schedule, teach tasks as a series of simple steps, actively engage the student's attention in highly structured activities, and provide regular reinforcement of behavior.

Use the links below for tips and strategies for working with students with autism in a variety of classroom situations.

Encouraging Social Skill Development and Peer Relationships

Addressing Challenging Behavior

The Important Role of Paraprofessionals

Working with Related Service Professionals

This content was written by Easter Seals in Collaboration with the AFT.

Easter Seals provides exceptional services, education, outreach, and advocacy so that people living with autism and other disabilities can live, learn, work and play in our communities. For more than 90 years Easter Seals has been supporting individuals with disabilities and their families live better lives. Easter Seals offers a variety of services to help people with disabilities address life's challenges and achieve personal goals.