This film illustrates the potential for students with significant cognitive disabilities to achieve high academic outcomes. Once Axel had an effective means of communication, the staff found that Axel was was bilingual and bi-literate (his family speaks Spanish at home). His challenging behaviors also decreased, and he thrived through interaction and engagement with ‘typical’ peers. Through effective implementation of supports – including AAC, UDL, RtI, social stories, visual schedules and positive behavioral supports – Axel was able to learn 5th grade general education curriculum in a general education classroom within a few months. Axel came to Idelhurst during his 5th grade year from another school where he was exclusively in self-contained settings and was being taught preschool/kindergarten level. Axel is a fifth grader with autism who is non-verbal and exhibited significant behavioral challenges when he arrived at school. This short film focuses on Axel Cortes and the staff at Idelhurst Elementary School in Somersworth, NH. Published: Dan Habib, 2013 | Length: 16:39 mins
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