We often see the symbol of a ribbon with multicolored pieces of a puzzle as a representation of autism. I’ve always felt that it was the perfect way to depict autism because both children and adults on the spectrum are truly a puzzle sometimes. Each person unique yet in many ways, just the same. There is a book that beautifully captures some ways in which we all might better figure […]
Read moreI don’t know why students with behaviors always seem to take over our classrooms, our caseloads and our focus, but they do. We are often challenged to find solutions to help our students not only make it through the day, but to help our students learn all they need to be successful. The students struggle and so does the staff. I wanted to share a couple of ideas today to […]
Read moreHere we go for 2020! I’m excited to start a new year of ideas, strategies and resources for you!! As you know, I’ve been giving tons of information for the past several months for your struggling readers! I’ve got more reading strategies coming but don’t worry, I plan to continue to include ideas for other areas of concerns for your child/student with special needs! Reading comprehension is always the goal […]
Read moreHave you ever assigned some kind of reading material to a student and wondered if it was the correct reading level for that child? Have you ever wondered why your child or student was struggling to read something that was supposedly at his/her reading level? Now you have a way to Make Sure what your student is reading is at least ”playing fair” because the text is at the correct reading level that […]
Read moreAs you know, I love children’s literature! I know we have students who will sometimes connect better through a story than through personal contact with others. One of my students on the autism spectrum lost his grandmother. He was very close to her, spent tons of time doing things with her and he knew she understood him. When she died, he told his parents it was like in the movie, […]
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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 moreRight before Spring Break, I posted a video about the app, CALM. Shortly after that, I found out that if you are an educator, you can get the app for FREE. The app developer is offering this app to EVERY EDUCATOR IN THE WORLD for FREE. Can you believe that!!! Here is how you can grab your free app! https://www.calm.com/schools IF you are a parent, family member, student or small […]
Read moreHave you eve heard of bedtime stories for adults? Neither had I until I saw an ad on TV for an app to help people de-stress. Bedtime stories for adults…. Intriguing! I’m thinking, is this something like adult coloring books that are designed to help you relax? Right after I saw the ad on TV, one of the counselors in our district sent out an email recommending this app to help […]
Read moreDo you have a student in your home or your classroom who needs a fair amount of sensory input just to calm down? Guess what, you are going to be amazed at that this simple tool can do for your child or students. I know many teachers who work with young children use cube chairs or Rifton chairs to give a child more physical support during things like circle time to help […]
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