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Supporting Autistic Students with Group Work

Group work is an important part of learning and classroom education; however, working in groups can be challenging for autistic students. They may have difficulty with: processing oral information following multistep directions the assignment or instructions may be on one sheet for the group to share; the autistic student may not ask to see it unspoken social rules understanding expectations…

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What is body doubling?

Body doubling is working on a task while another person is present either in person or virtually, which can help with focus, follow-through, and getting started. This supportive presence significantly boosts a person’s ability to focus and complete tasks by creating accountability, motivation, and reducing distractions. Body doubling doesn’t require the other person to actively participate, direct, instruct, or assist…

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