Autism in the Preschool Classroom: What Educators Need to Know

An Interview with Dr. Mike Assel I’m excited for our upcoming Super-Power Webinar with Dr. Mike Assel of the Children’s Learning Institute, particularly as we are former colleagues. Mike Assel is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics and a clinical psychologist. In addition to his research and publishing...

The Hatch Airstream: Education Talk Radio Interview with Award-Winning Assistive Technology Specialist Sheila Miguel

Hatch technology received an impressive nod from Education Talk Radio yesterday. EduTalk hosted Sheila Miguel, award-winning Assistive Technology Specialist for Florida’s Miami-Dade School District, in a blogtalkradio.com show on Technology in Pre-K Special Education. Ms. Miguel discussed the tangible...

Hatch Helps An Autistic Student Find His Voice

Any special needs teacher who has worked with autistic students will recognize this description: “He was one of those that when you walked into the room, he would put his head down on his desk, and didn’t have a lot to say to people until he got to know you.” That’s Stephanie Clausel, Director of...

Technology & Autistic Children: Is A Breakthrough Imminent?

If you’re a regular viewer of the newsmagazine 60 Minutes, you probably saw a story they broadcasted on October 23rd called “Apps For Autism: Communicating On The iPad.” In the report, Lesley Stahl talked to several teachers and parents of autistic children who are finding the iPad to be a remarkable...