by Gina Russell, B.S , M.Ed | Oct 13, 2022 | Adapted Books, Fall |
Fall is by far my most favorite season to plan for! Not only has the hot Eastern Shore humidity started to dissipate, but it feels like there is a palpable shift in the atmosphere in schools and homes. I always rely on the Autism Helper for engaging activities. I...
by Ashley Linz, M. Ed | Oct 7, 2022 | Fall, Life Skills, Math, Social Skills |
Several years ago, my building principal came to me with the idea of creating a classroom business. The teacher’s lounge had a vending machine with soda, costing the school more money than it could make. Cue the Vending Cart! Setting Up After all the...
by Stephanie Kennedy, M.Ed | Sep 23, 2022 | Fall, Organization & Classroom Setup |
We are a month or so into the new school year, depending on when your year started, and I don’t know about you, but the stress has arrived. It never fails how fast September ends, and then it seems like October and November bring an enormous amount of stress....
by Stephanie Kennedy, M.Ed | Sep 9, 2022 | Adapted Books, Fall, FEATURED POSTS, Seasonal |
Off to the Farm! Even though it’s still in the high 80s, it’s Fall to me! Once September hits, I am ready for pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin patches, and visits to all of our nearby farms. The best farm in my hometown is Braehead Farm. Located in...
by Stephanie Kennedy, M.Ed | Aug 26, 2022 | Behavior, Communication, Fall, Life Skills, Parent Perspective, Schedules, Seasonal, Visuals |
Ring the Alarm – School is Back! The kids are going back to school which means it’s time for changing up our schedules and getting used to those early mornings. I returned to work this week and wow, it was hard! I was exhausted, cranky, and depended...
by Amy Nielsen | Aug 6, 2022 | Communication, Fall, Parent Perspective, Resources |
If you have a child with exceptional needs, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, and they attend school, daycare, therapy, or spend time with a sitter, it’s a good idea to send a personalized “About Me” brochure to those caregivers. An “About Me” brochure is a brief,...