Graphic Organizers for Comm Boards
Graphic Organizers for Comm Boards In a previous post we talked about the ways and the why behind using communication boards with students who have… Read More »Graphic Organizers for Comm Boards
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Social Stories in LIFE Skills
History of Social Stories™
Social Stories were first created to help people with autism cope with social situations. It’s a great idea, however, to use Social Stories for any student who needs social skill building or who is struggling with problem behavior.
At its core, social stories in LIFE Skills or in any setting describes a situation, a skill, or relevant social cues that are specific to a student. The overall goal of a social story is to share social information in an easily understood way for a particular person and situation.
Active Participation in Math for Nonverbal Students
Active Participation in Math for Nonverbal Students: Active Participation in Math: How to include students with complex communication needs in math activities. We have… Read More »Active Participation in Math for Nonverbal Students
Errorless Comprehension for Non-Verbal Students
Errorless comprehension for Non-Verbal Students: How to include students with complex communication needs in reading comprehension. I wish I could pass out pins to students… Read More »Errorless Comprehension for Non-Verbal Students
Offering Choice to Non-Verbal Students
Can You See Me? Offering Choice to Non-Verbal Students: Tips, Tricks, and suggestions that work! Offering choice makes instruction meaningful for students with significant disabilities… Read More »Offering Choice to Non-Verbal Students
Marathon, Not a Sprint
Marathon, Not a Sprint The after-vacation-honeymoon has ended. The behaviors, attitude, and wackiness are all back! And this stretch from now until the end of… Read More »Marathon, Not a Sprint
Shopping Scavenger Hunt
Shopping ScavengThe problem comes up with making all those trips meaningful. Too often, there is not a ton of money or a need to shop for items every week. Using a grocery shopping scavenger hunt activity is a great way to keep meaning in community trips without busting the budget.er Hunt
Speech Tools for LIFE Skills
Speech Tools for LIFE Skills- Text-to-Speech and Speech-to-Text Okay Google Now. Or maybe you ask Siri. Speech tools for LIFE Skills and just for life are… Read More »Speech Tools for LIFE Skills
Transition Planning
Transition Planning In LIFE Skills, there is always lots of paperwork- and transition planning worksheets are one piece you must have. To make that easier,… Read More »Transition Planning
LIFE Skills Worksheets
I see a lot of them- LIFE Skills Worksheets. Some people see it as the only option. LIFE Skills students need lots of practice, so… Read More »LIFE Skills Worksheets