Everyday Teaching Autism Resources

According to the latest World Economic Report, critical thinking, decision making and complex problem solving are still necessary skills to thrive in our global world, but equally important are people skills like emotional intelligence, collaboration and empathy. Empathy, the ability to put oneself in other people’s shoes, is the cornerstone for becoming a happy, well-adjusted, successful adult. It makes our children more likable, more employable , more resilient, better leaders, more conscience-driven, and increases their life spans.

How do we, educators, prepare our kids to become better and successful in their adulthood? I can’t stop thinking about a kid who made comments on my students with special needs. It is not about being appropriate or not, also not about right or wrong. How can we teach our kids “empathy” being able to understand others and share their emotions.

It all goes back to the idea of “wellness” education and “Mindful” class that I hear over and over again throughout the years.