Communication

Including Cooking, Expressive Language and Receptive Language
Social Skills Curriculum Overview

Social Skills Curriculum Overview

Let's talk about the all new Leveled Daily Curriculum - Social Skills!  I have been using the Social Skills Curriculum in my classroom and let me tell you, this is a HUGE game changer for my students!  My students are already familiar with other subjects of the...

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Fun Friday in the Classroom

Fun Friday in the Classroom

Incorporating Fun Friday into your lesson planning will provide various hands-on learning opportunities for your students.  It is a great way to end the week and give students a chance to get creative!Cooking and Art Incorporating cooking and art into your classroom...

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IEP Goal Examples: Play

IEP Goal Examples: Play

When it comes to writing IEP goals or other goals we have for our learners, they always need to be individualized. While that is true, my team and I have always found that having a goal bank or a few ideas of different goals help get our minds thinking and writing. It...

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Springtime Learning!

Springtime Learning!

Spring is a wonderful time of year full of new growth, fresh starts, and warmer weather. As I approach this season, I love considering how I can incorporate spring themes into language and learning activities for my students. I have also been using alternative and...

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Holiday December Fun!

Holiday December Fun!

I cannot believe we are already to December. I knew it would come in the blink of an eye and I have to say I was more prepared with my themed activities! I have jam packed my December with engaging and differentiated activities in the few weeks that schools and...

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AAC and Core Language Resources

AAC and Core Language Resources

Core Language and AAC Resources Just like academic levels, communication methods in my classroom vary greatly. I have students who are largely verbal, others who use sign language, AAC users and some who use a mix of all of the above! Over the last few years I've made...

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Teaching WH Questions

Teaching WH Questions

What's that? Teaching WH questions has to be one of the most difficult tasks placed at the feet of Autism teachers. Answering WH questions is one of the most essential skills taught, and there are few quality resources out there to help teachers. Thankfully, The...

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The Autistic Actress

The Autistic Actress

Theatre is the place where people come to put on a mask and present a character that really isn't them. But certainly have made others believe this is who they truly are because they are just a part of a show a bigger picture. I never realized how much of my life was...

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