Adele Devine Quotes & Sayings

Could some of the challenging behaviours that often partner autism begin as experiements on measuring human reactions? Are these children exploring boundaries - seeing what makes the toy squeak or the adult shriek? — Adele Devine

My aim is to sort the jumble of information we throw at these children and present it in such a way that they will have a greater chance of achieving independence and fulfilment. — Adele Devine

Children with autism are constantly testing and pursuing truth. They are a bundle of contradictions. They love order and routine, yet often have the most amazingly inventive and creative minds. They may appear to follow rules, but are also the most likely people to come up with a revolutionary new idea. They feel emotion intensly, but often seem to struggle to read facial expressions. — Adele Devine

If coloured lenses can potentially stop the world seeming fragmented and put an end to nightmare distortions, then the learner with autism who shows signs of visual stress deserves to be screened. — Adele Devine

Our visuals must represent the truth and decode the verbal jumble so these children can find the right direction. — Adele Devine

When teaching children with autism we must be quick to adapt, follow our instinct and go off plan. — Adele Devine

Children with autism are colourful - they are often very beautiful and, like the rainbow, they stand out. — Adele Devine

What do we want most for our children? What's most important in the grand scheme of things? We want them to grow up and be happy. — Adele Devine

We know that children with autism like order, that they are often very visual and that they can be quite literal. They deserve beautiful resources and symbols that make sense. If a picture does not explain visually, it is pointless and the child will stop looking to the pictures for information. — Adele Devine

Are we allowing individuals to develop their talents with our current teaching methods? Is there more or maybe less we should be doing? — Adele Devine

Teachers should be made aware of visual stress symptoms and the potential difference coloured lights, overlays and lenses could make to a learners perception. — Adele Devine

Teachers should not fear going off plan if a better learning opportunity presents itself. Plans are plans, but children are living, breathing, creative people, who deserve to have their questions answered and original ideas explored. — Adele Devine

The closer we come to understanding the challenges of autism, the better we are placed to accommodate and educate without risking removing that individuality we all love. — Adele Devine

In a world now so obsessed with speed, we teachers must step back and learn to wait. — Adele Devine

Love every child without condition, listen with an open heart, get to know who they are, what they love, and follow more often than you lead. — Adele Devine

Adapting our own perception, following rather than leading and building bridges are all keys to helping the child with autism learn. — Adele Devine

Changing things in education involves hard work, determination and an ability to swim against the tide. — Adele Devine