by Katie McKenna, MS, OTR/L | Sep 13, 2021 | Communication, Interventions, Resources, Work Tasks |
One part of my OT assignment includes working in a life skill program for high school students 14-18 and a transition program for students 18-21 years old. The focus of these programs includes learning important skills to prepare for adult life. As an OT, I work...
by Gina Russell, B.S , M.Ed | Sep 9, 2021 | Classroom Setup |
Over the last week, I have had the privilege of visiting several classrooms in our county and talking about one of my favorite things…structure! If you have been following along this past month, The Autism Helper bloggers have been busy talking about different ways...
by Heather Hoeft | Aug 25, 2021 | Academics, Basic Skills, Classroom Setup, Curriculum Ideas, Organization & Classroom Setup, Schedules |
I will be honest. There are never enough minutes in a day, but that’s probably no surprise! In times of increasing anxiety, I remember to list the must haves of the week. Keeping track of everything is a lot; being a teacher is A LOT! I am big on organization...
by Jen Koenig | Aug 18, 2021 | Classroom Setup |
It’s DONE. I feel like I’ve completed a marathon! This beast of a room is finally finished, and I have to say I’m pretty proud of how it turned out. This summer I’ve walked you through my thought process and strategy for my classroom as I set...
by Heather Hoeft | Aug 11, 2021 | Academics, Classroom Setup, Organization & Classroom Setup, Schedules |
The question in the title of this post is kind of a trick question. You can use pictures schedules anywhere and everywhere! Depending on the needs of your learners as individuals, they can be all around the classroom. Implementing picture schedules should not be a one...
by Jen Koenig | Aug 5, 2021 | Classroom Setup, Communication, Visuals |
First Day of School Tips I’m going into my 18th year of teaching, and I still have butterflies in my stomach at the thought of the first day of school. That healthy mix of nerves and excitement has me out of bed and up early that first day, excited to meet my...
