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Sara DeFronzo
ContributorSara DeFronzo is a Kindergarten and First Grade Special Education Teacher from East Boston, Massachusetts. Sara has worked with children diagnosed with ASD for several years. She started as an in-home ABA behavior therapist in which she worked with newly diagnosed children and their families to increase independent living and communication skills. From there, Sara worked at an ABA based school working with children ages 5-22. Sara currently works with students with special needs in the inclusion setting. Sara enjoys the progress she is able to see her students make over the course of the year, and she loves to individualize instruction through the creation of new resources and materials. Sara has her M.Ed. in Severe Disabilities from Endicott College as well as her M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction from The University of Massachusetts Lowell.
Articles by Sara
Classroom Strategies A Former Job Coach Shares Her Experience Working With Autistic Children
What Is a Job Coach? A job coach can provide guidance and initial support for a child when they begin to reach that transitional age and think about getting a job. Entering the workforce can be an intimidating yet exciting new prospect for anyone. For children with ASD, taking s
Sara DeFronzo
Jan 25, 2022 · 6 min read
Life Skills & Transitions Brilliant Amazon Show "As We See It" Features Autistic Cast and Crew
Photo credit: Amazon On Friday, January 21, 2022, Amazon Prime Video premiered a new show called “As We See It” starring three autistic cast members. The show follows three roommates in their early twenties, Jack (Rick Glassman), Harrison (Albert Rutecki), and Violet (Sue Ann Pi
Sara DeFronzo
Jan 20, 2022 · 5 min read
3 Visual Recipes for the Aspiring Chef: Visual Recipes Are a Great Way to Teach Cooking and Baking to Your Autistic Child
For autistic children, cooking and baking can be a creative and joyous pastime. Many children are eager to help their parents prepare meals, but some may not be ready to prepare complex recipes...
Sara DeFronzo
Dec 16, 2021 · 3 min read
3 Visual Recipes for the Aspiring Chef: Visual Recipes Are a Great Way to Teach Cooking and Baking to Your Autistic Child
For autistic children, cooking and baking can be a creative and joyous pastime. Many children are eager to help their parents prepare meals, but some may not be ready to prepare complex recipes using the oven or stovetop. The recipes provided below are intended for autistic chil
Sara DeFronzo
Dec 16, 2021 · 3 min read