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I was recently doing a little mindless streaming and the show I was watching said something profound. They said, ‘Just don’t talk and they will… Read More »Wait Time in Special Education (Or Anywhere, Really)
Need to engage your students? Community-Referenced Instruction (CRI) uses real-world examples and tasks to make learning relevant and exciting for all students, especially those with complex needs. Learn more about the benefits of CRI and how it can help your students.
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Role play exercises are a great way to teach social skills, communication skills, problem-solving skills, and emotional skills to students with special needs. In this… Read More »35 Fun Teacher Role Playing Ideas (Perfect for Special Ed)
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In the world of special education, it’s all about preparing students with disabilities to be more independent and learn the essential life skills that will make them successful in life after graduation. To make sure students have post-secondary success, we have to include pre-vocational skill building as part of our daily instruction. For special education teachers, this task is not only one of our responsibilities, but it’s an absolute imperative in properly preparing students. In this post, we’ll cover prevocational skills for special needs students, including the life skills every student in your classroom should learn.
It’s not just about classroom management; it’s about teaching your students valuable life skills in a fun and engaging way. So, get ready to unleash the potential of your classroom with these classroom helper ideas that are sure to make your students shine and your classroom thrive!
Living an independent life is a dream for every young adult, including those on the autism spectrum. However, achieving this goal requires mastering certain essential life skills. In this blog post, we’ll explore nine essential life skills for students with autism that can set them up for postsecondary success. From managing daily routines to handling money and social interactions, these autism independent living skills will empower individuals with autism (and those with an array of other developmental disabilities or intellectual disabilities) to confidently navigate adult life. If you are a special education teacher, grab a pen and paper… Let’s dive in and discover how these functional life skills can lead to greater independence and fulfillment in everyday life.
5 easy steps to supporting students with disabilities to learn functional money skills. Learn how to teach money skills in special ed.
