“ The closer we come to understanding the challenges of autism, the better we are placed to accommodate and educate without risking removing that individuality we all love. Adele Devine
“ Children with autism are constantly testing and pursuing truth. They are a bundle of contradictions. They love order and routine, yet often have the most amazingly inventive and creative minds. They m… Adele Devine
“ When teaching children with autism we must be quick to adapt, follow our instinct and go off plan. Adele Devine
“ Adapting our own perception, following rather than leading and building bridges are all keys to helping the child with autism learn. Adele Devine
“ Teachers should be made aware of visual stress symptoms and the potential difference coloured lights, overlays and lenses could make to a learners perception. Adele Devine
“ My aim is to sort the jumble of information we throw at these children and present it in such a way that they will have a greater chance of achieving independence and fulfilment. Adele Devine
“ Teachers should not fear going off plan if a better learning opportunity presents itself. Plans are plans, but children are living, breathing, creative people, who deserve to have their questions answ… Adele Devine
“ Love every child without condition, listen with an open heart, get to know who they are, what they love, and follow more often than you lead. Adele Devine
“ We know that children with autism like order, that they are often very visual and that they can be quite literal. They deserve beautiful resources and symbols that make sense. If a picture does not ex… Adele Devine
“ Could some of the challenging behaviours that often partner autism begin as experiements on measuring human reactions? Are these children exploring boundaries - seeing what makes the toy squeak or the… Adele Devine
“ Are we allowing individuals to develop their talents with our current teaching methods? Is there more or maybe less we should be doing? Adele Devine
“ Our visuals must represent the truth and decode the verbal jumble so these children can find the right direction. Adele Devine
“ Children with autism are colourful - they are often very beautiful and, like the rainbow, they stand out. Adele Devine
