How to Deal with Sensory Processing Difficulties in School
Many children with sensory processing disorder or related issues can have difficulties in the school setting. Problems can arise anywhere: in the classroom, cafeteria, gymnasium, hallway, playground, and even the bus. Some of these issues can be as subtle as not eating lunch, or as difficult as destroying a classroom. KnowingContinue Reading
Finding an Inclusive Work Environment as an Employee with a Disability
As an employment specialist it is my duty to assist individuals with finding an inclusive environment, where mutual respect and understanding will enable them to be successful. Locating such an environment is the first step we take on the road to employment. However, this environment often times does not just existContinue Reading
Using Graphic Organizers to Improve Your Child’s Academic Success
Continuing with instructional supports, this week’s blog will focus on a simple, yet powerful strategy: graphic organizers. “Graphic organizers are tools that help your brain think.” – Kylene Beers Most teachers use graphic organizers but might not be fully aware of the comprehensive benefits of this visual support. Graphic organizersContinue Reading
Sign the Petition!
Option to place an alert system in TLETS (Texas Law Enforcement Telecommunication System) protecting both law enforcement and those with autism, hearing impairment or other communication challenges. Aspergers101 is striving to continue improving communication between Texas law enforcement and those with a communication challenge such as autism or a hearingContinue Reading
Tips for the Transition Back to College for ASD Students
Students across the country are making the trek back to campus within the next few weeks, as winter break comes to an end. As students pack their belongings and plan their travel back to college, each is thinking about the new semester: “What will the new professors be like?” “CanContinue Reading
Asperger Fact Sheet
We thought this a great basic overview (reference sheet) of Asperger Syndrome compiled by the staff at the Asperger/Autism Network. Nice to share if you or someone you know suspects autism. About Asperger Syndrome: It is a neurological condition that affects the way information is processed in the brain. ASContinue Reading
Aspergers101 to Retire
A Farewell from Founder Jennifer Allen It is with a grateful yet pricked heart that I announce my retirement of Aspergers101 effective, today December 31st, 2019. The timing is right as we leave accomplishing more than our small family-run organization is able to propel any further. We will be handingContinue Reading
Aspergers101: Where we’ve been and where we will go together in 2019!
Coming in 2019 *Exclusive content from world-renowned experts in the field of Autism. Making the Aspergers101.org award-winning website the forefront in credible and lifelong information of living your best with Asperger Syndrome. *State Policy Changes – Aspergers101 will go into the 86th Texas Legislative Session come January 2019 withContinue Reading
Self-Determination in College Success with Aspergers
Several break-out sessions of the annual Autism Society conference in Indianapolis, Indiana were focused on the support of students with ASD in higher education. Dena Gassner (Adelphi University), Dr. Lorna Timmerman (Ball State University), and Jackie Clark and Rebecca Hansen (Marshall University) carried out a panel discussion on the topic, titledContinue Reading
Tips for Navigating Holiday Events For People with Social Learning Challenges
We are entering the holiday season! For most people, that’s the best time of the year! We get to see friends and family we don’t often see. We get to enjoy foods we don’t normally eat. We get to go to parties and events and activities. There are lots ofContinue Reading
Motivating a Sedentary Person to Live a Healthy Lifestyle
As the Residential Program Director for Southwind Fields, I work with young adults who are moving out and trying to live independently for the first time. Part of living independently is learning to eat healthy and exercise. It is a challenge to convince a young adult to exercise and eatContinue Reading
