As with any student, children with autism benefit most when teachers and
parents are on the same page and efforts in the home and at school are
mutually supportive (Organization for Autism Research, 2004). Before
planning a lesson, the teacher should first meet with parents to discuss
the possibility of a class lesson about autism. It is important to get parent
input, and if appropriate, input from the student with autism as well.
Share why you feel the lesson would benefit the peers and the student;
what is the expected outcome.