Article: Fitting in: tips for promoting acceptance and friendships for students with autism spectrum disorders in inclusive classrooms.

In order for students with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) to find acceptance and to develop friendships similar to those of their typical peers, they must be provided with the opportunities to do so. With appropriate planning and supports, inclusive classrooms can provide such opportunities for children with ASD, just as they do for typical children. This article provides tips that teachers and parents can use to foster acceptance and friendships of students with ASD in general education classrooms.

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We all need friends. For many children with disabilities, especially autism spectrum disorders (ASD), the development of social relationships ...

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