Supporting Autistic Students with Comfort Items and Sleep Challenges

It’s tough starting the school year with a student who uses a blanket to nap and gets upset when redirected! Allow short “blanket breaks” with a visual timer to ease transitions, and try fidgets to keep them alert. Talk to parents or the IEP team about sleep issues and use engaging tasks to boost participation.

 

VillageED’s articles have great tips for autism-friendly classrooms: https://www.villageed.org/articles.