Disability awareness training needed Since 2014, there has been an increased national awareness regarding how police interact with the public during arrests and emergency situations. The autism community is no exception. During search and rescue missions, crime scene investigation, medical emergencies, and human services investigations, the way in which police and other first responders serve… Continue Reading
Online and tele-conference courses have become prevalent in secondary and post secondary institutions, especially in rural areas. I have heard more than once that being able to learn in this way is a life skill. My son was diagnosed as high-functioning autistic when he was three-and-a-half years old. Throughout his education, he has had many… Continue Reading
“But it’s not time for lunch!” I could see Calib beginning to go into hysterics. He began to pace and flap his arms as he continued to tell me it was, in fact, not time for lunch. First grade always went to lunch at 11:30am. “Calib,” I gently took his shoulders so he would stand… Continue Reading
The terms “special needs” and “challenges” are often synonymous with one another. In fact, challenges are a part of life, whether experienced neurotypically or with special needs. However true this may be, the people at 4th Wall understand that when a person is on the autism spectrum, those challenges often create barriers to social involvement,… Continue Reading