tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-501824432676733753.post2697132471833663538..comments2024-03-26T02:11:37.643-07:00Comments on NAMC Montessori Teacher Training Blog: Autism and Special Needs Children in the Montessori ClassroomNorth American Montessori Centerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03192846885830826722noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-501824432676733753.post-14994146322279744592016-06-28T17:22:26.245-07:002016-06-28T17:22:26.245-07:00Awesome, Jen. I got your article several days ago ...Awesome, Jen. I got your article several days ago for references to my research material for my MEd. Thanks for sharingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-501824432676733753.post-59027882365587168302016-01-19T09:54:01.619-08:002016-01-19T09:54:01.619-08:00Hi Rachel,
Thank you kindly for your comment. You...Hi Rachel, <br />Thank you kindly for your comment. Your message is a valuable one: observing, understanding, and working with people with autism is of the utmost significance. Thankfully, as the article discusses, the Montessori environment supports this same ideal, supporting and encouraging the learning and development of children with autism. <br />Rachel, the website that you refer to (fightingautism.org) is mentioned in the article because it was used as a reference. We can't speak for the organization, but it is our understanding that the name comes from the idea that families of children with autism often have to fight to overcome misconceptions about autism, to have a voice, to gain more funding, and to advocate for the children they support. North American Montessori Centerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03192846885830826722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-501824432676733753.post-80182709547275686802016-01-19T09:04:53.471-08:002016-01-19T09:04:53.471-08:00Thank you! It was an organic change once I digeste...Thank you! It was an organic change once I digested the information.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-501824432676733753.post-24789498337119114942016-01-19T04:02:44.389-08:002016-01-19T04:02:44.389-08:00Sad to see this website supporting fight-autism ra...Sad to see this website supporting fight-autism rather than working with autistic people to ensure our systems are open and flexible enough to include everyone. We are just starting to understand these differences we have between each other, we cannot be in a race to 'cure' and 'fix' everyone but to observe, understand and work with and crucially listen to adults with autism and learning difficulties and not just assume everyone is the same. I'm a Montessorian who works with autistic children and the greatest stress usually comes from misinformed well-meaning adults, not the children who are just asking us to listen to their needs in the best way they know how. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00034656817254861829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-501824432676733753.post-4951467886507274062016-01-19T03:58:18.148-08:002016-01-19T03:58:18.148-08:00I'm a Montessori teacher who works with at lea...I'm a Montessori teacher who works with at least two children with autism in a class of twenty children. I find that when I can accommodate the children's needs they work well, when I have good relationships with their parents and therapists I feel relaxed and confident. When the parents (and other adults) do not understand the children's special needs (not just autism) the adults cause me more stress than the children. I have just begun an MA in special needs and will follow the link to Jennifer's dissertation. I'm so glad your title changed from treatments to symptoms and very discouraged to see how this website begins with a link to fight-autism. It's time we started working with autistic people, people with needs which are systems aren't meeting and started to build communities of participation rather than trying to 'cure' and 'fix' differences between us which we are only just beginning to understand. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00034656817254861829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-501824432676733753.post-25734552708701846862015-09-28T09:34:07.476-07:002015-09-28T09:34:07.476-07:00Here is the link to it- thanks for reading!!
http...Here is the link to it- thanks for reading!!<br /><br />http://repository.upenn.edu/edissertations_sp2/57/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-501824432676733753.post-73189218306553989062015-09-28T09:27:42.988-07:002015-09-28T09:27:42.988-07:00Jennifer Fulton, would it be possible to read your...Jennifer Fulton, would it be possible to read your dissertation, please?wendy fidlerhttp://www.montessorieducationforautism.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-501824432676733753.post-28001451035888933212015-09-28T09:26:49.905-07:002015-09-28T09:26:49.905-07:00This is Wendy Fidler - author of the article cited...This is Wendy Fidler - author of the article cited above. We love that you are sharing our work, but would very much appreciate acknowledging us in the usual way. There's lots more information on our website: www.montessorieducationforautism.com and our Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/MEfAMontessori?fref=tswendy fidlerhttp://www.montessorieducationforautism.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-501824432676733753.post-48092557360254892992014-09-24T10:44:42.435-07:002014-09-24T10:44:42.435-07:00I just completed my dissertation at the University...I just completed my dissertation at the University of Pennsylvania. It is entitled "Evidence Based Social Skills Interventions for Young Children with Asperger’s Syndrome and the Montessori Educational Method: An Integrative Review." I am hoping to have it published in the next month. The findings suggest that, depending on the student, a Montessori classroom environment may be appropriate.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-501824432676733753.post-7692289181531043972014-09-24T08:15:37.461-07:002014-09-24T08:15:37.461-07:00My daughter who is 3 years now has been diagnosed ...My daughter who is 3 years now has been diagnosed with autism.<br />We have an autism school which recently opened in our town.She has spent one month at the same school.<br />I will try to ask teachers of the school about this program MONTESSORI AUTISM.<br />Thank you. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-501824432676733753.post-57733208061078228312014-09-04T10:17:06.795-07:002014-09-04T10:17:06.795-07:00If we truly believe that all children can and have...If we truly believe that all children can and have the right to learn, then there is a place for this child in your Montessori environment. It is true that it will require additional time, attention, skill, effort, and patience to fully integrate the child into the rest of the environment. You have an excellent ration of teachers to children. Begin with the most basic Practical Life lessons – how to roll a rug; how to walk around a rug; how to carry a chair; how to open and close a door softly. These basic lessons will not only center the child’s focus, but it will also prepare him for the behaviors expected in the classroom. <br /><br />In the near future, there will be a series of three blogs which address executive function. Additionally, there are several good resources mentioned in the comments above which may give you additional insight.Michelle Irinyihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01207743391055930670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-501824432676733753.post-52588852385495766042014-09-04T08:52:11.273-07:002014-09-04T08:52:11.273-07:00I currently work in a montessori class of 20 child...I currently work in a montessori class of 20 children with one teacher and one assistant. A child has started the class and has presented with non verbal makes occssional noises has no eye contact no concentration and walk around aimlessly on tip toe all session .montessori is so structured I wonder is it s huge injustice to the child to be bin this environment as staff lack experience and stimulating equipment to facilitate the child any thoughts ?? Whst is the rights of s child in this situation thanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-501824432676733753.post-31734914838604828602013-10-06T09:06:07.244-07:002013-10-06T09:06:07.244-07:00I am Montessori trained (CMTE/ NY) and currently a...I am Montessori trained (CMTE/ NY) and currently a school social worker. I am writing my doctoral dissertation at the University of Pennsylvania. The title of my dissertation is"EVIDENCE BASED PROGRAMS FOR THE TREATMENT <br />OF ASPERGER’S SYNDROME AND THE MONTESSORI EDUCATIONAL METHOD: AN INTEGRATIVE REVIEW." I am looking for anecdotal information on what Montessori teachers have heard from parents about why they have chosen a Montessori school for their child with Asperger's Syndrome. Please inbox me if you have information that I could use.<br />Thanks!<br />jenfultn@netscape.net<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-501824432676733753.post-48628685113776533192013-02-04T12:55:32.198-08:002013-02-04T12:55:32.198-08:00To respond to your comments about Montessori train...To respond to your comments about Montessori training for inclusion - it is out there!<br /><br />1) Shelton School's "Montessori Applied to the Child At-Risk" (MACAR) with Joyce Pickering (she also offers this at AMS conferences occasionally)<br />http://www.shelton.org/page.cfm?p=438<br /><br />2) New training through AMI - Montessori Intervention Program (MIP)<br />http://www.montessoriintervention.org/special-course.php<br /><br />3) another new training (AMS/AMI) <br />http://jola-montessori.com/article/montessoris-new-frontier-special-education/<br /><br />If you wish to see full inclusion in practice, go check out a public Montessori school. Because they are public (whether charter, magnet, or district) these schools are required to include all children. Some do inclusion very well, others struggle. <br /><br />Seek training and professional development as a teacher to learn strategies to better include students with disabilities!<br />-NatalieNatalie Dannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12556554722306278160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-501824432676733753.post-5713438207264712622012-08-29T14:17:29.016-07:002012-08-29T14:17:29.016-07:00I am a parent of a child with autism who has been ...I am a parent of a child with autism who has been thriving in Montessori environment. I believe that Montessori holds the key to educating these children to their potential, with the promise of a meaningful, productive, and well-adjusted life. However, I completely agree that students with ASD (autism spectrum disorder) should attain a certain level of functionality (like regain pivotal skills) before being admitted, and should not be disruptive in the classroom. For practical accommodations of ASD students in a Montessori classrooms, and for ways to combine Montessori philosophy with autism therapies, please see: http://www.montessori4autism.org<br /><br />Verahttp://www.montessori4autism.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-501824432676733753.post-79290954501913061452012-08-15T10:21:58.895-07:002012-08-15T10:21:58.895-07:00Our school, Montessori of Alameda, is hosting a we...Our school, Montessori of Alameda, is hosting a weekend with Dr. Joyce Pickering regarding special needs children in the Montessori environment. The workshop in Portland, OR is open to the public and if you would like more information, please email admin@montessoriofalameda.com.Montessori of Alamedahttp://montessoriofalameda.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-501824432676733753.post-76667352437106261132012-05-04T11:03:22.307-07:002012-05-04T11:03:22.307-07:00Here is a blog and dialogue that we thought our in...Here is a blog and dialogue that we thought our interested readers may find useful:<br />http://www.mymontessorihouse.com/2008/03/autism-and-aspergers-great-video-and.htmlNorth American Montessori Centerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03192846885830826722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-501824432676733753.post-83113032880452174852012-05-04T11:01:58.147-07:002012-05-04T11:01:58.147-07:00Thank you for your insight, Linda.
Much appreciat...Thank you for your insight, Linda.<br /><br />Much appreciated!North American Montessori Centerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03192846885830826722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-501824432676733753.post-69821559805556088982012-05-03T08:36:29.264-07:002012-05-03T08:36:29.264-07:00I too am a Montessori trained teacher and hav efor...I too am a Montessori trained teacher and hav efor the last several years working with indiiduals with autism....I am anticipating getting my Masters in special ed and then integrating the two Montessori and special ed, with regards to Autism and other special needs. I walk into Montessori schools all the time and spot ids on the spectrum and no on e has addressed it. Very sad. Janet I will inbox you maybe we can sollaborate I would love to set up training for Montessori teachers to have a better understaning of autism and special needs. Anyone know of a traing program out there? I also have thrty years of experence in home schooling, I used soem of the method while engaging in homeschool as well if anyone needs any help or consultations. <br />Well Love and Light my fellow travelors on this great journy. ;-)<br />Linda Krouse<br />holistictheraies2010@gmail.comlinda Qhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07973737363504778776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-501824432676733753.post-86547507140729547352009-04-24T12:25:00.000-07:002009-04-24T12:25:00.000-07:00Thank you for your thoughtful comment. We certain...Thank you for your thoughtful comment. We certainly appreciate the challenges for families of children with special needs, and applaud the many families and schools that collaborate toward a quality of life for their children and community. Of course, each circumstance is unique and requires careful and caring effort to determine the best educational environment for the child.Michelle Irinyihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01207743391055930670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-501824432676733753.post-8311136422146096132009-04-23T11:35:00.000-07:002009-04-23T11:35:00.000-07:00I am concerned that many parents often expect Mont...I am concerned that many parents often expect Montessori to accomodate a child with autism. I have been an assistant in a Montessori classroom for two years and have seen about 8 children with autism in the communities. While some of these children were highly functional, most were not. They screamed and had outbursts and it was very hard sometimes to help the other children understand why this happened and they often distracted the rest of the community by having these outbursts. Some parents have also downplayed their child's disorder in order to get accepted into the school. Working with a child with autism did teach me many things, such as implementing new strategies, but it also taught me that the Montessori environment should not be expected to deal with profound autism in children because Montessori guides and assistants are not specifically trained on how to direct children with this disorder. I have seen so many desperate parents who hold on to Montessori as a last hope for their children, which can be somewhat unfair for Montessori schools, guides, and assistants.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-501824432676733753.post-79121092593734752202009-03-13T12:20:00.000-07:002009-03-13T12:20:00.000-07:00I am a special education teacher and am also Monte...I am a special education teacher and am also Montessori trained (AMS CMTE/NC & NY. I have a Montessori environment and use the Montessori method in my class for children with autism. It's a perfect match. I have Michelle Lane's Montessori tracking manual/curriculm guide. Currently I'm researching using Montessori with children with autism. Is there anyone else "out there"? I'd love to hear from you. jrcourson@gmail.com<BR/>Janet CoursonUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07629578885947234954noreply@blogger.com