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Books for Teachers in Autism Units

Must Read Books for Teachers in Autism Units I work with a lot of teachers and there is one thing we all have in common…… Read More »Books for Teachers in Autism Units

You know you should be using centers, stations and rotations in your Autism unit, but where should you start? Here are some simple steps to starting centers in an Autism unit or Special Education Classroom.

Starting Centers in an Autism Unit

Starting Centers in Autism Units You have probably heard it over and over… you need to be using centers in your Autism Unit. Sounds… Read More »Starting Centers in an Autism Unit

$High interest and functional money math activities that are leveled to meet the needs of a mixed-ability classroom. Just what you need for math centers or stations that stay fresh each time you use them… because what kid doesn’t love fast food restaurants?!?$

Menu Math Activities

Menu Math Activities If you are teaching composing and decomposing numbers using money, why not make it super engaging? When it comes to fun money… Read More »Menu Math Activities

Autism in an Inclusion Art Class

Student with Autism in an Inclusion Art Class- Simple Support Strategies with VIDEO!

Dealing with Trigger Words

Dealing With Trigger Words Not that long ago, I did a personal consultation with a mom who was at the end of her chain. She… Read More »Dealing with Trigger Words

Quick Tips for Teaching Autism- Noodle Nook

Quick Tips for Teaching Students with Autism

Every day teachers from all over the world email questions and seek advice on how to best work with students who have significant disabilities including… Read More »Quick Tips for Teaching Students with Autism

Easy Pumpkin Craft from the Dollar Store --Vocational Training and Enterprise in Autism Units

Easy Pumpkin Craft for Vocational Training

Earlier today I was racking my brain to come up with an easy pumpkin craft that was cheap and cute. I want to be festive… Read More »Easy Pumpkin Craft for Vocational Training

When a meltdown starts, you have to take action to prevent a student from injuring themselves, hurting others, or damaging valuable property. If you want to really prevent injury, then it is best to stop the meltdown before it escalates. When that isn’t possible, here are 5 easy tips for calming during a meltdown.

Calming in a Meltdown

9 Essential Classroom Tips to Calming in a Meltdown. Whenever I think of a meltdown, I think of the girl from Charlie and the Chocolate… Read More »Calming in a Meltdown

Looking for Vocational Work Task Boxes that won’t break the bank? Try these DIY Task Boxes with items from your local dollar store to make meaningful activities for your students in Special Ed or Autism Units to work on functional job skill building! Read More…

DIY Task Boxes for Vocational Training

DIY Task Boxes You can spend a fortune, literally a fortune, on meaningful task boxes for your Vocational Class, Autism Unit or Self-Contained classroom… believe… Read More »DIY Task Boxes for Vocational Training

Routine and Procedures

Routine and Procedures If you are teaching in a structured classroom, you know how important routines and procedures can be. When there is no plan,… Read More »Routine and Procedures