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The Blue Room, Suzanne J. Gikas

Ought: The Journal of Autistic Culture

The Blue Room is a true account of a teacher's experience in a federal setting four classroom.

Challenged by highly restrictive practices and perceived lack of support, the teacher finally confronts the realization that the concepts of continuum and least restrictive environment equally apply to teachers in that setting.

Autistic Representation In Charter Schools: A First-Hand Experience Within A Michigan Charter, Morgan Selke

Ought: The Journal of Autistic Culture

Since the 1990s, Michigan has had an overabundance of charter schools established within the state. In hopes that it would urge public school districts to improve. Michigan has become the state with the second-highest amount of charter schools in the nation (Zernike, 2016). There have been many controversial issues that surround the inclusion of charter schools in the public education sector. One issue that I wanted to explore more was the underrepresentation of autistic students and students with special needs in these schools--focusing on the resources and support available to these students. This article showcases my experience teaching, as a …