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Nathan Hughes
ContributorNathan Hughes is a recent graduate of Lesley University, where he received his Master’s Degree in Education of Students with Moderate Disabilities in Grades 5-12. He is also a graduate of Salem State University, where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in English. As someone who is on the autism spectrum, Nathan’s goal is to work in educational research and to contribute to a better understanding of autism.
Articles by Nathan
First Person Autism: Review of Netflix Series Atypical
About two weeks ago, I began to watch the show Atypical on Netflix. This is a program that was of great interest to me, as it is about an 18-year-old high school senior who is living with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The plot revolves around this young man (Sam) as he tries to find
Nathan Hughes
Oct 2, 2017 · 6 min read
Work Environments, Adjustments for Autistic Employees
Advice for entering the job world It is common knowledge that people with disabilities tend to experience higher rates of unemployment and underemployment. Many employers seem to be unwilling to give disabled individuals a chance when they feel that their company’s success is at
Nathan Hughes
Nov 11, 2016 · 5 min read
About Autism Book Review: The Reason I Jump by Naoki Higashida
Whenever I sit down to write a new blog entry, I mentally acknowledge the importance of self-advocacy in the lives of people with autism. It is vital that we tell others how we are feeling and what we are thinking, so that the community can understand our needs. I write these bl
Nathan Hughes
Sep 27, 2016 · 4 min read
A Special Thank You to a Special Teacher
A Former Student with Autism Shares his Gratitude for a Teacher that Helped Him Succeed When I was growing up, school was very rough for me. I struggled with many of the same social and emotional...
Nathan Hughes
Sep 12, 2016 · 5 min read
Classroom Strategies A Special Thank You to a Special Teacher
A Former Student with Autism Shares his Gratitude for a Teacher that Helped Him Succeed When I was growing up, school was very rough for me. I struggled with many of the same social and emotional challenges that many others on the spectrum had, and each day I am thankful for the
Nathan Hughes
Sep 12, 2016 · 5 min read
The Positive Side of Autism
Note: Nathan Hughes is a writer who works for Stages Learning. He provides an inside view of his experiences living with autism. Stages Learning is dedicated to providing our community with useful articles relating to autism. For more about our products and resources for childre
Nathan Hughes
Aug 4, 2016 · 5 min read
About Autism Top Blogs by People with Autism
Nathan Hughes has curated a collection of the most useful and interesting blogs that are written by people like himself: People with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Nathan’s selections reflect a variety of experiences and provide advice, wisdom, experiences, poetry and art from people
Nathan Hughes
Jul 16, 2016 · 6 min read
Career Choices for Autistic People: First Hand Advice
Finding a Job That Matches Your Skills Many people struggle with finding a job and establishing a career for themselves. In addition, there are often multiple applicants for only one job vacancy, which can be discouraging to any jobseeker. However, for autistic people, this sear
Nathan Hughes
Jun 28, 2016 · 4 min read
About Autism My Thoughts on School Experiences and Being on the Autism Spectrum
First Hand Experiences of Being a Student with Autism As an individual with Autism Spectrum Disorder, I have found myself reflecting on both the challenges and strengths that my differences have brought me. On one hand, I had a rather hellish experience with school for much of m
Nathan Hughes
Jun 17, 2016 · 7 min read