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2. Provide a safe haven within the classroom-  Because many with Asperger’s can quickly become overwhelmed and overstimulated with typical classroom noise, busyness, and multiple activities happening simultaneously, it is important to have a place where the child can go to be alone.  Provide an area in the classroom where the student can go to defuse, regroup, and to be alone. To promote independence, it is important to teach the student to recognize when he/she is becoming upset and to go to the “safe haven.”  This can be a desk, a small table, or a carpeted area in the back or corner of the room.  When the child feels ready, they are to rejoin the class or activity.

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  1. I am the mother of a 14 y/o with Aspergers and a pediatric speech-language pathologist. This is one of the best, most user-friendly and concise articles that I have read in many years. I’m printing it off for my son’s new team to read. Thank you so much!

    1. Thank you, Melissa, for your kind words and for letting me know that I met my goal in writing this article: to help other parents and teachers. My son with Asperger’s is now 20, and it was a long journey, but we both learned and grew so much. All the best to you and your son! Lauren

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