Simon, Your New Transfer Student with a Diagnosis of Autism

Multiple Choice

Simon, your new transfer student with a diagnosis of autism, is displaying many stereotypical behaviors and has repeated meltdowns at school. His IEP lists several strategies for handling such behaviors. What can you do to help Simon adjust to his new school?

A) Hold a brief in-service for all of Simon's teachers to educate them on the strategies that are in Simon's IEP.
B) Make copies of the IEP, and ask Simon's teachers to read about the strategies themselves.
C) Observe Simon during school, and write up your own strategies for handling his behaviors.
D) Ask your OT department to develop a behavior plan for Simon.