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Erin Beach
ContributorErin is a Connect contributor writing on autism education and special-education practice.
Articles by Erin
Behavior & Sensory Autism Fidget Toys Are More Than Just Fun: Strong Research Supports their Use
In recent years the toy industry has exploded with options for toys focused on the fidgeting sensory need of people with Autism, ADHD and other disabilities to have their fine motor needs met....
Erin Beach
Aug 14, 2021 · 4 min read
Family & Home Life The Simple Guide to Prevent Autism Caregiver Burnout
I was an exhausted Mom, nervous and beyond overwhelmed with my toddler sitting (bouncing) wildly on my lap on his knees, singing inaudibly while playing with my earrings as I tended to the cries and...
Erin Beach
Jul 18, 2021 · 5 min read
Family & Home Life Autism-Friendly Vacation Destinations: A Guide for Families
A list of best resorts and theme parks serving families with children with ASD: from customized services and specialized camps for children with autism to front-of-the-line passes, vacations can be...
Erin Beach
Jul 11, 2021 · 5 min read
Classroom Strategies 3 Gifts of Grief from the Pandemic
A Special Education Teacher Reflects on a Challenging Year It has been over a year since the COVID-19 pandemic shut-down school districts nationwide. The U.S. shifted into a state of loss and...
Erin Beach
May 30, 2021 · 4 min read