I know that you know just how hard it is to get a student with ASD to write! Meltdowns or refusals are quite common. Anyway that we can make things easier for our kids to navigate this torture chamber activity is a GOOD thing! For one, I’d love to see homework go by the wayside. If you read the body of research done by Hattie, you already know that he found homework […]
Read moreI know you want to do the right thing for your students who struggle with reading. Whether or not they have dyslexia, the fact is, you’ve got a student who is not being successful. What to do……..? Several years ago, a brilliant colleague and friend introduced me to Orton-Gillingham strategies. These strategies work wonders with students who struggle with reading. The problem is that many educators start to think that […]
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09
May
2019
Don’t You Just LOVE Children’s Books Specially Designed for Children on the Autism Spectrum!
So many of our students on the autism spectrum communicate with us through alternative means. They might memorize a favorite line from a movie that communicates they are excited, angry or happy. They may engage in echolalia to communicate something they want or to communicate that they are anxious. Students can also identify with books and use those stories or information to let us know what they are thinking. Today, I’m highlighting […]
Read moreWhen you have a student who ruins a t-shirt a week or someone who can’t leave your classroom pencils and marker caps alone, you need options! Options that are discreet and as “chew proof” as possible is what you need. I’ve found some really fun choices to show you! Take a look! Even if these options help redirect students to meet their oral sensory needs in a more socially acceptable way, at least […]
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