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A glimpse of the conversations you'll find when Connect launches.
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Friday win: he requested 'more' on his own!
Teacher's Lounge · Priya S., SpEd Teacher
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New: ARIS 3.0 Classroom Toolkit is here
From Stages · Stages Learning Team, Stages Learning
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Thrive Grant 2026 recipients announced
From Stages · Stages Learning Team, Stages Learning
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First/Then boards that actually stick
Teaching Strategies · Priya S., SpEd Teacher
From the blog
Practical, classroom-tested writing for the autism education community.
About Autism Autism Awareness Month: The History and Today
What is Autism Awareness Month? Each year during the month of April, individuals and organizations across the globe celebrate Autism Awareness Month with events to educate local communities and raise...
Laura Danforth
Mar 19, 2025 · 3 min read
ABA & Therapy Emerging Trends in Autism and Early Intervention: Effective Strategies for Positive Outcomes
Insights from the 2025 International Conference on Autism, Intellectual Disability & Developmental Disabilities (CEC), Clearwater Beach, Florida
Dr. Kari Stubbs
Oct 24, 2025 · 3 min read
Classroom Strategies Flexible Furniture in K-12 Schools: Recommendations for Supporting Neurodiverse and Autistic Students
Flexible furniture is increasingly seen as a critical tool in supporting the diverse needs of all students—including those who are autistic or neurodiverse. Research and expert advice underscore that the right classroom…
L.F. Stebbins
Aug 20, 2025 · 5 min read
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