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How to Use Easy Matching Workbooks
If you are looking for a product that is easy to set up and implement, check out The Autism Helper’s Easy Matching Workbooks. TAH offers these workbooks in various themes, covering you for the entire school year, including summer school. Set-Up ...
Data and Interventions for Off-Task Behavior
Off a learner is off task, they can be demonstrating that behavior in many different ways. Off-task behavior can have the function of access, escape, attention, or a sensory need. Just like any other behavior, we start with our ABC data and meet as a team to analyze...
Spring Weather & Surprise Eggs
After so much (welcomed) snow this year, I was equally as excited to break out weather and spring activities! This year I created some extension activities and added a surprise egg activity. All have been a hit! Check them out below. What ways can you individualize...
Autism Acceptance Week: An Opportunity to Learn and Celebrate
As a passionate advocate for Autism Acceptance, I’ve been reflecting on creating inclusive environments for all students. Schools should be places where every student feels seen, understood, and valued. This includes making a conscious effort to promote Autism...
Integrating Therapy Goals into Your Homeschooling Routine
For children who receive speech, occupational, or physical therapy, progress isn't just made in sessions, it flourishes when skills are consistently reinforced at home. Homeschooling provides the flexibility to integrate therapy goals into daily learning in a way that...
Expanding on Kindergarten Reading Skills in the Spring
I love teaching in the spring! We can get outside more and increase hands-on experiences!. Spring is also a great time to fine-tune early reading and reading skills before they head to first grade. As kindergarten teachers, we can nurture a love for reading and help...
Three Types of Visual Supports
As many of you know, visual supports are incredibly important for our students with autism. Today, I'd like to talk about three types of visuals I use every day: schedules, cues, and boundaries.Schedules: Empower Independence and Build ConfidenceIn our classroom,...
Vocational Jobs to Add to the Classroom
Adding vocational jobs to your classroom gives your students responsibility and allows them to generalize previously taught skills. Vocational jobs enable our students to learn various skills that will be useful now and in the future. These skills are crucial to our...
Life Skills 0.5 Curriculum
I was thrilled when I saw that there was a life skills 0.5 curriculum out! As educators and service providers we tend to focus on the academic skills. These life skill units focus on additional important functional language and generalizing concepts. Specifically,...
Learning Through Play: The Importance of Games in Homeschooling
Why Games and Puzzles Are Powerful Learning Tools Games and puzzles offer more than just fun, they are valuable educational tools that support cognitive development, problem-solving, and social skills. For homeschooling families, incorporating games into daily lessons...
How General Education Teachers Can Incorporate Social-Emotional Learning Activities
As educators, academic skills are only a part of what students need to succeed in school and to increase independence in their home life. Social-emotional learning (SEL) is equally important, helping students manage their emotions, build positive relationships, and...