League School for Autism opens a world of opportunities to students with Autism.
Our team of creative, collaborative, and committed special educators creates and implements an individualized curriculum for each student based on their strengths to prepare them for a fulfilling life in a neurodiverse world.
As one of the first schools devoted to Autism in New England, we invoke a pioneering mindset in everything we do, including how we guide our students based on their own vision of their future.
As the only school in Massachusetts to offer the innovative and evidence-based SCERTS® Model, which allows us to strategically customize a curriculum for each student, we are proud to measure success through the individual student’s achievements.
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League School for Autism
Founded in 1966, the League School for Autism has been empowering children and young adults with Autism for more than 50 years.
NATIONAL HAIKU DAY
Last Thursday was National Haiku Day and League School students learned about what a Haiku is, read haiku’s, and wrote their own Haiku’s in Carla Dyer's class. A haiku is "a three-line Japanese poem with a specific syllable structure: five syllables in the first line, seven in the second, and five in the third, for a total of 17. It's unrhymed and often focuses on nature, aiming to capture a single moment or image." Check out these great Haiku's from students!
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THANK YOU, LEGISLATORS & SUPPORTERS!
On Friday, League School for Autism hosted its annual Legislative Breakfast, inviting MA legislators, parents, and supporters to learn about our students, families, and programs. It was also an opportunity to hear about current legislative actions and impacts to the disabilities population.
Thank you to Elizabeth Della Russo Becker and Massachusetts Association of Approved Private Schools, Senator Robyn Kennedy, Senator John F. Keenan, and Representative Edward Phillips. A special thank you to League School parents, Ron Goodman and Marie Sloan, and students, Carmen and Lucas.
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What an amazing time we had at yesterday’s Neurodiversity Employment Symposium. Thank you to everyone who participated and attended.
BE AN ALLY FOR AUTISM EMPOWERMENT
How can I be an ally to my neurodivergent colleagues? The list below is great to keep in mind for all your interactions with your colleagues, neurodivergent or not!
Never stop learning. Don’t put it on your team members/peers to teach you about themselves directly, as that can feel like a heavy burden. Instead, actively go and search for understanding.
Don’t make assumptions about behavior. Assume positive intent, and check in if you get a negative feeling.
Use inclusive language. The language used in a space can shape the culture, so try to use inclusive language.
Open communication without pressure. It may be hard for someone neurodivergent to open up a conversation.
Don’t make social things mandatory. Treat our social participation choices with nuance and patience.
Acknowledge different ways of being. Acknowledge that people have different working styles and communication styles; different styles of learning and receiving direction; different styles of checking understanding; different strengths and weaknesses.
Hear us. Give us time, opportunity, and space to be heard, whether in a meeting, or in writing.
Give a misunderstanding time to work itself out. Don’t allow negative assumptions to creep in during this process, which can take days, weeks, or longer.
Jones, V., & Archive, V. (2022, June 29). How to be a neurodiversity ally. automattic.design/2022/06/29/how-to-be-a-neurodiversity-ally/
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How to Be a Neurodiversity Ally
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If we behave inclusively to everyone, everyone is included. Here are ten ideas to consider as you go about your day as a neurodiversity ally.
WHO’S SEEN IT?
You can see our Autism Empowerment billboard in Walpole near the intersection of Route 27 and Route 1 when entering and exiting I-95. We’re spreading the message of Autism Empowerment, and hope you will, too!
#AutismEmpowerment #AutismAcceptanceMonth #autismawarenessmonth #leagueschoolforautism
NEWS & INSIGHTS
NEWS: League School for Autism Receives Coveted NCASES Accreditation
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