Published On Jun 26, 2012
Thasya Lumingkewas, 8, has autism and thrives at Maple Wood Elementary School in Somersworth, NH. The school has implemented Response to Intervention (RtI), Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and Universal Design for Learning (UDL). This film highlights the power of presuming competence, differentiated instruction and augmentative and alternative communication.
This film illustrates the potential for students with significant communication challenges to achieve high academic outcomes. The film has received support from the National Center and State Collaborative (NCSC).
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