From a montessori website: Montessori is a method of education that is based on self-directed activity, hands-on learning and collaborative play. In Montessori classrooms children make creative choices in their learning, while the classroom and the teacher offer age-appropriate activities to guide the process.

@A MyAutismTeam Member So this is kind of second hand knowledge. And may not be of any help.

My nieces (neurotypical kids) go to a Montessori program/preschool. And while I may not agree with some of the things Montessori teaches, I can't deny that my nieces aren't some smart independent kids! I can't say for certain that the teachings would be better for an kid with Autism, I have seen some wonderful things with my nieces. Very independent, which my son craves, but lacks the knowledge of. He still needs us for a lot of things, which could be the Autism or the lack of teaching him to be independent.

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