by Gina Russell, B.S , M.Ed | Sep 22, 2022 | Communication, Expressive Language, Receptive Language |
Did you know that 80% of what we say is communicated via 200 basic words (Baker & Hill, 2000-speech.allisonfors). Core language word examples are I, you, go, stop, eat, etc. Fringe words are the nouns such as cheesecake, waterfall, pumpkin. If you think about...
by Reagan Strange, MSEd | Jul 7, 2022 | ABA 101, Expressive Language, Receptive Language, Resources |
If you’re anything like me and you had no idea what the VB-MAPP was on your first day as a special education teacher, I’m here to let you know that you are not alone. My experiences and knowledge of the ABA side of teaching student’s with autism was...
by Gina Russell, B.S , M.Ed | Feb 24, 2022 | Communication, Expressive Language, Receptive Language |
Soapbox moment. Visuals are some of the most incredible supports you can use with individuals to help facilitate language understanding and communication. Working with the tiniest of tots these days, introducing visuals as early as possible has been key with so many...
by Gina Russell, B.S , M.Ed | Jan 13, 2022 | Receptive Language |
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...
by Jen Koenig, B.S, M.Ed., LBS1 | Nov 17, 2021 | Adapted Books, Basic Skills, Classroom Instruction, Expressive Language, Receptive Language, Resources |
Using Adapted Books in Small Groups It’s no secret that I love adapted books. I’ve talked often about how I use them in my classroom for independent work. One thing I love to do is use adapted books in small groups. It’s a familiar task that works on relevant skills,...
by Gina Russell, B.S , M.Ed | Oct 14, 2021 | Expressive Language, Play, Receptive Language, Resources |
If you know me as a special education-language loving teacher, you know I am always trying to find different ways to engage my students (and their families) with core language. Sometimes my activities do not turn out as planned but I’ve learned a few tips and tricks...
