Free Token Boards
I love, love, love token boards! If you have never used one before, then you are missing out. It is a powerful tool that, surprisingly,… Read More »Free Token Boards
Autism
How to Fade a Token Board
If you have established a token board or reward system in your Autism unit or SpEd classroom, you may be wondering how to fade a… Read More »How to Fade a Token Board
Preparing Students with Autism for Adulthood
As a teacher, preparing students with Autism for adulthood is hard. When you start to draft transition goals, plans, and needs for students with Autism,… Read More »Preparing Students with Autism for Adulthood
Stimming in Autism
How do you deal with and stop stimming in Autism units? Or at least manage be behavior so that it is not disruptive in the… Read More »Stimming in Autism
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 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 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
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
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
Personalized Visual Schedule
Personalized Visual Schedule
If I had a dollar for every IEP document I got that stated a student needed a personalized visual schedule, I would be loaded! The truth is nearly any student you work with in a self-contained classroom or Autism Unit is probably well served with a personalized visual schedule, but teacher after teacher I support assume they can get by without one.