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Lauren Ciran
ContributorLauren is a Connect contributor writing on autism education and special-education practice.
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Classroom Strategies Supporting Students in the Least Restrictive Environment
When developing a child’s IEP, the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) is one of several components that must be determined regarding placement. LRE has been a part of federal special...
Lauren Ciran
Jun 25, 2022 · 6 min read
Language & Communication The Effects of COVID-19 on Parents of Children With Autism
3 Strategies and 5 Great Apps for Destressing and Walking Down the Long Road to “Normal” The COVID-19 pandemic created a worldwide crisis that has left behind lasting effects on the...
Lauren Ciran
May 5, 2022 · 5 min read
ABA & Therapy The Pros and Cons of Using Teletherapy for Autism Evaluations and Diagnoses
Using teletherapy to assess and/or diagnose autism is becoming increasingly common. In recent years, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have adjusted our way of life to what we now refer...
Lauren Ciran
Apr 9, 2022 · 5 min read
Language & Communication Five Great Ways to Improve Parent Teacher Communication to Support Children With Autism
With new technologies, ways to communicate or share information have become instant, workloads have increased while deadlines have shrunk, and expectations for students continue to rise....
Lauren Ciran
Mar 13, 2022 · 9 min read
Classroom Strategies Six Co-Teaching Models That Really Work in Inclusion Classrooms
A full-inclusion classroom is not just an educational model that includes all students (combining those with and without IEPs) integrated into a general education classroom. With any...
Lauren Ciran
Feb 21, 2022 · 8 min read
Classroom Strategies What I Wish I Knew Before Teaching in a Full-Inclusion Classroom
One teacher who works with autistic students reports on the great benefits and challenges of full-inclusion classrooms for students with autism and other different abilities. Education...
Lauren Ciran
Feb 13, 2022 · 7 min read