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During his PhD research, Dr. Craig Goodall, a special needs education teacher, autism spectrum disorder coordinator, and author, discovered that mainstream education for autistic students was a “place they came to dread.” From rigid teaching approaches to social and sensory overload, many autistic students do not perform to their capabilities simply because simple accommodations are not being met.
Read MoreOn the first day of the new year, Marcia Scheiner, President and Founder of Integrate Autism Employment Advisors, released a comprehensive and revealing report in Autism Spectrum News analyzing the impact of top Fortune 500 companies’ efforts to employ and engage neurodivergent talent. The results were eye opening.
Read MoreSea change is defined as a “profound or notable transformation,” and many are skeptical as to whether or not companies, despite their talk, are actually prepared or equipped to make that kind of change in their workplace this year.
Read MoreIf you have not yet made neurodiversity a priority, let’s highlight a few reasons why you are missing out on an incredible opportunity.
Read MoreIf our students are struggling in the classroom, having a hard time connecting with their peers, and growing frustrated with communication limitations, there are simple ways that we can get involved to support them on their journey to better communication.
Read MoreThe following are just a few of the many great books recommended by the autism community — check out the entire Twitter thread for more suggestions! If you want to better understand your autistic students and how to best support their needs in the classroom or lecture hall, consider adding these to your reading list this fall.
Read MoreThe use of questioning skills is an important area of verbal communication. By asking questions, you gain answers, understanding, and potentially acceptance for the message sender. If you want to become a more skilled communicator, ask open-ended questions.
Read MoreThe Wall Street Journal reports that today’s young professionals are expected “to operate on a more sophisticated level than graduates of the past…employers are looking for fast learners who have exceptional soft skills — the ability to write, listen and communicate effectively.”
Read MoreWhen communicating with others, I most often become frustrated when I feel the person is not listening to what I am saying. No matter how I say it, how many times I say it, explain, re-explain, or give specific examples about the topic, they are hearing me and not listening to what I am saying. They hear my words but not my message.
Read MoreWhen I doubted my communication skills, I never volunteered. I lived by a simple acronym: NAVY (Never Again Volunteer Yourself). By not volunteering, I was “safe,” so to speak. In my comfort zone, I did not have to worry about messing up or saying the wrong thing, but now it haunts me: how many opportunities did I miss out on?
Read MoreIt is important to remember: being able to make human connections through the communication process is key to personal and career success. Whether communicating verbally or nonverbally, communication helps provide the opportunity to get our needs and wants met.
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