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Using Adapted Books to Work on Color Concepts
Still working on color concepts with your students? I created another adapted book series about colors. This series includes; “What Color is the Food?”, “What Color is the Animal?”, and “What Color is the School Supply?” Many of the students on my caseload are...
Tips for Using Leveled Daily Curriculums In Your Classroom
I adore the Leveled Daily Curriculums. They are at the center of instruction in my classroom. Every student I have uses them, no matter their level. They are simple to use, super effective, and differentiated. Here are a few quick tips for using and organizing Leveled...
My Favorite TAH Products to Use as an OT
As we all know, The Autism Helper has some amazing products! The products are not just for teachers, they can be used by a wide variety of people. Today, I am going to highlight a few of my favorite TAH products that I use as an OT working with students from...
Dollar Tree Must-Haves: Workbox Edition
It’s no secret that many of us use our own hard-earned money to purchase items for our classrooms. Whether you are purchasing items to stay organized in the classroom, reinforcers, sensory items, classroom supplies, workbox items, etc., the bill can add up quickly. ...
3 Ways to Increase Opportunities for Inclusion
Inclusion is more than just plopping a student into a general education setting and calling it good. Being actively inclusive means that regardless of the potential barriers, all student's needs are considered and addressed; ensuring that they have the same...
5 Reasons I Love The Autism Helper Professional Development Membership
The Autism Helper Professional Development Membership Hey, hey! Let's talk all things membership today! I want to show you five of my favorite parts of the membership and why it's such a valuable investment for yourself and your profession. Let's jump right in!Reason...
How to Use Digital Easy Matching Weekly Workbooks
I'm here to talk about how to use the spectacular Digital Easy Matching Weekly Workbooks from The Autism Helper! So, who remembers remote teaching/distance learning/virtual school? I mean, how could we forget it?! The most significant tool/teaching resource I have...
The Undercover Autistic in School
How do you know if you are average or different? Well most likely someone had told you that the particular actions you do fit under the normal or abnormal category. Or perhaps you made a judgment of your own by examining those around you and making your own...
Keeping Your Classroom Going When You’re a Man Down
Help! Your Classroom is a Man Down! I’m sure we’d all love to say that classrooms have become short-staffed solely because of COVID-19, but let’s be real, classrooms were short-staffed long before the pandemic. Now, let’s add the impact of a pandemic – and well,...
Scaffolded Receptive Language Activities
I love working on receptive language skills…at all ages! Between birth and about 11 months of age, when we think of receptive language skills, we look for turning of the head when someone is speaking to him/her, turning towards a noise, and briefly stopping an...
How to use the ABLLS-R
There are a lot of assessments and materials out there that I think are valid and reliable. I have run many different types of assessments for many different aged children, and the ABLLS-R is always one that I enjoy using. This captures a picture of the whole child...
Focus on Five: Reading Small Groups
Small group instruction is essential to our students with diverse learning needs, especially when teaching a fundamental academic and life skill such as reading. It is important to group students in a way that is beneficial to each group member, use a consistent...