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Stone, Brenda H. – Exceptional Parent, 2010
Michael is a 6-year-old boy with an autistic spectrum disorder (ASD). He and the other children in his class have delays in their verbal and nonverbal communication skills and difficulty with social interactions. Higgins and Eliza are two lovable cockapoos who help young children with ASD learn new words, expand the length of their sentences, try…
Descriptors: Autism, Kindergarten, Communication Skills, Animals
Rourke, James R. – Principal Leadership, 2001
Online education may help address the challenges of growing student enrollment, overcrowded schools, outdated buildings, teacher shortages, scheduling conflicts, limited educational opportunities (especially advanced-placement classes), and other equity concerns. Snapshots of virtual high schools in Florida, Kentucky, and West Virginia are…
Descriptors: Advanced Placement Programs, Communication Problems, Crowding, Distance Education
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Linn, Alissa; Myles, Brenda Smith – Beyond Behavior, 2004
Asperger Syndrome (AS) is a developmental disability marked by impairments in verbal and nonverbal communication, socialization, and behavior. This article provides an introduction to the difficulties experienced by students with AS and six strategies that can be easily implemented by teachers or parents to help students acquire the skills needed…
Descriptors: Nonverbal Communication, Asperger Syndrome, Developmental Disabilities, Interpersonal Communication