Reframing autism in D.C. schools: From label to understanding

Reframing autism in D.C. schools: From label to understanding

Nicole A. Wynn is a Black mother raising two autistic sons in the District of Columbia.This week, she speaks on changing the narrative for students experiencing K-12 education with autism. (Phot credits: Courtesy and Unsplash / Sam Balye) By Nicole A. Wynn In a busy Washington, D.C. classroom, a student rocks gently in his chair, hands over his ears. The teacher assumes he’s being defiant and calls his name sharply. In reality, the fluorescent l…