Meaningful Materials for Autism Classrooms
Meaningful Materials for Autism Classrooms and LIFE Skills First day of school pictures are already popping up on my feed… can it be already?!? So… Read More »Meaningful Materials for Autism Classrooms
Academics
Structured Learning Classroom Must Haves
Structured Learning Classroom Must Haves Working with students with Low-Incidence Disabilities can be a challenge. You are dealing with behaviors, idiosyncrasies, and different academic… Read More »Structured Learning Classroom Must Haves
Free Printable Math Centers
10 FREE Printable Math Centers for K-5 & Autism Units Here is the challenge- you are working with students who are functioning at a vast… Read More »Free Printable Math Centers
FREE Money Math Printable
FREE Money Math Printable I wanted to start the summer off right… with some FREE Stuff. Next month there will be an entire post dedicated… Read More »FREE Money Math Printable
Prompting Hierarchy
I was duped. And I know you will understand that it wasn’t the student duping me- I duped myself because I didn’t use the prompting hierarchy!
I will never forget the day I took a group of students to Taco Bell for a Community-Based Instruction Trip. There was a student in a wheelchair who required a high level of support on campus. We cut her food, opened all her packaging, and even put food on the fork at times to make sure she has access. With the limited use of one side of her body and processing delays, she just needed it.
Wrapping Up the School Year
Wrapping Up the School Year It’s the end of the school year and, let’s face it, we are all tired. The countdowns have been on… Read More »Wrapping Up the School Year
Teaching Nonverbal Students
Teaching Nonverbal Students
I was giving a training tonight and it happened… the words that sent shivers down my spine.
Why even bother.
What!?! Why bother? Is that for real!
I understand Why Bother for some things- like waking up early to work out or changing out of my stretchy pants.
But Why Bother with teaching students? Uh- not okay.
So let me give some context because I’m sure this teacher is not the only one.
Cooperative Learning in LIFE Skills
Getting started with Cooperative Learning – learn how to increase social interactions for students in special education. Peer partnerships for students with disabilities.
Instructional Strategies for Autism
Instructional Strategies for Autism 5 Tips That Work! Although there are no silver bullets for teaching students with Autism, there are several strategies that will… Read More »Instructional Strategies for Autism
Graphic Organizers for Any Book
Universal Graphic Organizers for Any Book I was recently talking to a teacher about using adapted novels. She loves them, but wanted something that she… Read More »Graphic Organizers for Any Book