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Autism Inclusion for General Educators

A Conversation with Barbara Boroson

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In this episode

Author and Licensed Master Social Worker, Barbara Boroson joins Prisma Lopez-Marin to chat about her book The General Education Teacher’s Guide to Autism: Essential Answers to Key Questions, how she helps educators work effectively with students on the spectrum, and how she bridges the communication chasms between educators and families. Barbara takes us back to how she grew to have a dual perspective as an autism educator and parent of a child with autism.

Tune in to discover:

  • Her take on the neurodiversity movement and the increase in acceptance of autism
  • Why it’s important to create a partnership between educators and parents
  • How she works with schools and general educators to ensure that everyone stays prepared for students on the autism spectrum
  • The most common autism-related challenges that teachers encounter

Featured in this episode

The General Education Teacher’s Guide to Autism

The General Education Teacher’s Guide to Autism

The General Education Teacher’s Guide to Autism

Find the answers to all your autism-related questions in this informative, dynamic resource. Collect practical strategies to help you address the common challenges facing these neurodiverse students in an inclusive environment while also learning to celebrate the unique strengths and perspectives these students bring to the classroom.

Guest

Barbara Boroson

Barbara Boroson

Barbara Boroson

Barbara Boroson, LMSW, has been an autism educator for more than 25 years. As a clinical social worker, she specialized in working with students on the autism spectrum and went on to become a school administrator.