Abigail Rivera recently joined The Autism Helper Blogging Team. She has shared her perspective as an autistic young adult navigating the world, as Abby was diagnosed with autism at 16. In this episode, she shares how that experience has shaped her. Abby discusses her sensory needs and how she accommodates her sensory challenges. We dive […]
Rachel Harrington and Jessica Hill, both Occupational Therapy Assistants, join the podcast to dive into strategies for children seeking oral sensory input. Rachel and Jessica are hosts of the popular podcast All Things Sensory by Harkla. Rachel and Jessica share what it means to seek oral sensory input and how this can commonly be displayed […]
Executive Functions are the processes required for goal-directed behavior. These are the skills needed to perform (or execute) a task. In this episode, learn what executive functions are and why they are important. We dive into the 11 executive functioning skills and how they are utilized on a daily basis. This spring, I will be […]
The spring is a time to refresh and renew! In this episode, I dive into why now is the time to refresh your independent work tasks. Independent work is the cornerstone of a successful classroom – it teaches the essential life skill of working on your own. Review your tasks and your systems and make […]
It is essential to gain meaningful input from parents/caregivers, other teachers, clinicians, and the student when writing an annual IEP. In this episode, I am joined by special educator, Dawn Ellis. Dawn is the host of the ‘Be The Exception Podcast‘ and teacher behind the Cultivating Exceptional Minds TpT Store and Blog. Dawn shares how […]