ABA and Autism
ABA and Autism Problem behaviors in a LIFE Skills, Autism Unit, or SCD/PMLD classroom can be severe. On top of having to overcome repetitive behaviors,… Read More »ABA and Autism
Behavior
Addressing Behavior Problems- Autism
Addressing Behavior Problems in Students with Autism Are you looking to dig deeper into behavior problems in your classroom? Chances are you have a few… Read More »Addressing Behavior Problems- Autism
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.
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.
Wait Time in LIFE Skills
When it comes to wait time, are you giving enough? Wait time in LIFE Skills is beyond important, yet most teachers don’t give it… Do… Read More »Wait Time in LIFE Skills
7 Steps to Teaching Social Skills
Addressing social skills when working with students with Autism is hard. Consistently using these seven steps to teach social skills will help. 1. Set a… Read More »7 Steps to Teaching Social Skills
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.
How to Play the Hand You’re Dealt… Making a Multi-Leveled LIFE Skills Classroom Work
How to Play the Hand You’re Dealt… Making a Multi-Leveled LIFE Skills Classroom Work When I walked into my first LIFE Skills classroom I was… Read More »How to Play the Hand You’re Dealt… Making a Multi-Leveled LIFE Skills Classroom Work
Learning and Technology
Reflecting on Bloom’s Taxonomy and being tasked to train teachers on integrating technology with the new English/Language Arts curriculum in the fall, I created a… Read More »Learning and Technology