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Hand-Over-Hand: Why It’s Unethical — and Ineffective — for Autistic Students
Sometimes I think how lucky I was that my handwriting came easily. Because if my teacher had ever tried to place her hand over mine — or under it — to guide my pencil, the very thing meant to help would have unsettled me.
Dr. Lisa Marnell, OTD, MBA
Oct 8, 20254 min read
Skip the Worksheet: Cultivate Safety, Trust, and Rapport in Autistic Learners
When I walked into the classroom, something was deeply off — I felt it in my bones.
Dr. Lisa Marnell, OTD, MBA
Sep 28, 20255 min read
What is Masking in Autism?
"MASKING" in autism may be a relatively new term, yet it is far from a novel concept. But what is masking, exactly? Masking is a strategy...
Dr. Lisa Marnell, OTD, MBA
Jun 21, 20212 min read
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