Responding to “A safe Nest for autistic students” (Dec. 19 issue):

This is a fantastic program and partnership with NYU. We need more programs and availability for our students on the autism spectrum. The DOE also needs to provide more in-person training for teachers and staff to support our kids not only within the Nest and Horizon programs but also in our general student population. All classrooms would benefit from the resources and strategies provided to Nest program teachers. Many of our in-classroom behavioral, sensory and emotional concerns can easily be addressed and better understood with the knowledge and resources used within these programs. 

Angela Cutri, special education teacher 
PS 226, Brooklyn