Only Connect: Inside a School for Autistic Children

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Steve Liss for TIME

Plan of Action
Eric Smith with paraprofessional Nicole Spurvey. Visual schedules such as this one are used to help support the student's ability to plan and transition throughout each day, which includes everything from "relaxation time" and "social skills" activities to academic subjects.

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