Blog #5

In reading the article, Educators Deal with the Growing Problem of Autism, http://www.edutopia.org/autism-school-special-needs it is brought to the attention of educators today that not enough is being done to meet the needs of autistic children. It is an illness that is difficult to diagnose and is all too common these days. Budget issues are the dilemma that districts are faced with when meeting the needs of the autistic children that attend their schools. Autistic children require more attention and better equipped educators to allow them to teach at a higher level where these children and learn and progress. Because of the rapid growth and commonality of this illness, school districts need to make the best decisions in providing materials needed to nurture their growth. Also, educating the parents and perhaps providing classes on how to deal with the needs and best ways to reach their children would be beneficial for the child. Beginning in the home environment and following through with the proper school environment would be a one way ticket for the child to reach success.