With the return to school and end of summer here, people with autism
and their families are navigating yet another shift in schedules and
routines as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. In this edition of
E-Speaks, we'll share the benefits of virtual learning from a
cyber charter school teacher, hear parents' perspectives on
in-person versus virtual learning and get a first-person look into how
COVID-19 has caused more than a few changes to the daily lives of
young adults on the spectrum.

A day in the life of an autistic grade school teacher

Sandy Uppal shares how she's preparing her mind and her classroom for the upcoming school year: [link removed]

Parents' perspective: How families with children on the spectrum
feel about tackling back-to-school in unprecedented circumstances

We recently asked parents in the Autism Speaks community for their
thoughts about the upcoming school year. Here, they share personal
experiences and perspectives on in-person versus virtual learning: [link removed]

How to best support students with autism in a virtual learning
environment

Can virtual learning environments work for children with autism?
Public cyber charter school teacher, Christa Oister, says yes: [link removed]

Autism POVs: Autistic baseball player makes history

Tarik El-Abour never let his autism get in the way of chasing his dream of playing Major League Baseball, so when a global pandemic shut down the sport for months, the 28-year-old outfielder knew just what to do; work even harder. In the newest episode of our podcast, Autism POVs, hear how he continues to train every day in hopes of landing back on a minor league roster. We also share the story of Tom Ripley, chairman and CEO of Lids, a company dedicated to supporting the autism community inviting their customers to make a $3 donation to receive a limited-edition Autism Speaks hat pin, in-store now through September 28: [link removed]

Let's move together towards a kinder world

Your commitment to creating a better world for people with autism and
their families never ceases to inspire us, and our community needs
that commitment now more than ever. We invite you to move with us
(in spirit or in person!) in support of a world where all people with
autism can reach their full potential: [link removed]


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