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 <script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1763189992875486"      crossorigin="anonymous"></script> Technology & Change  .The Florida Legislature implemented a program beginning in the 2015/16 FY in which all future textbooks will be in electronic format.  Florida K-12 classrooms are beginning to change to update their use of technology and the use of digital content not just to meet the legislation but because of covid 19 and the need for hybrid education.  The K schools are in the middle of a crisis in implementing and planning on this strategy. eBooks have been a huge part of the transition plan to electronic education. The use of eBooks encourages students to interact with each other and allows for highlighting passages and import phrases. The teacher can also edit and interact with the student's work electronically. For students with autism, this is a very effective tool that includes vis

  <script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1763189992875486"      crossorigin="anonymous"></script> Our schools are businesses.  Education is now a service provider that use teachers to teach skills, and school districts need to run them this way to survive (Evans2020).Can a school district be run like a business? Let's define a business. Businesses are geared to provide a product or service to their customers.  A school district operates schools that provide a student who is the customer and education, the service. A school district must hire employees. And keep the budget balanced. The school district must deal with parent or customer concerns. The school district must sell its product and services, aka quality education. A school district must provide management and leadership.  The parents pay taxes in exchange for a student's seat in the school to learn. The superintendents are the CEOs

 <script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1763189992875486"      crossorigin="anonymous"></script> Why are transitions hard for people with autism? Additionally,  individuals with ASD are more likely to have restrictive patterns of behaviors (per the diagnostic criteria) that are hard to disrupt , thus creating difficulty at times of transitions <amp-auto-ads type="adsense" data-ad-client="ca-pub-1763189992875486"> </amp-auto-ads> What jobs are good for high functioning autism? Here are eight types of occupations that may be a good fit for someone on the autism spectrum. Animal science. ... Researcher. ... Accounting. ... Shipping and logistics. ... Art and design. ... Manufacturing. ... Information technology. ... Engineering. How can individuals with autism be supported through transitions? Clearly communicating that something has finished using natural gestu

 <script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1763189992875486"      crossorigin="anonymous"></script> Why woodworking is good for your mental health? BOOST  MOOD  AND MENTAL SHARPNESS <amp-auto-ads type="adsense" data-ad-client="ca-pub-1763189992875486"> </amp-auto-ads> If woodworking is a hobby you enjoy, then doing it will make you happy. Doing activities that we enjoy causes our brains to release serotonin, which improves mood. The sense of pride and completion that you experience when you complete a project is also a significant mood boost, as well <script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1763189992875486"      crossorigin="anonymous"></script>

  <script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1763189992875486"      crossorigin="anonymous"></script> What should be included in an IEP for autism? Academic goals, social skills goals, and functional life skills goals can all be included in an IEP. Related services like occupational therapy and speech therapy may also be included. An IEP is a legal document that the school district has to follow when educating an autistic child. <amp-auto-ads type="adsense" data-ad-client="ca-pub-1763189992875486"> </amp-auto-ads> What should I ask at an IEP meeting for autism? Questions to ask during the IEP meeting How does everyone at the meeting know or work with my child? Could you tell me about my child's day so I can understand what it looks like? Can you explain how what you're seeing from my child is different from other kids in the classroom? What do you do in a