When I have visitors or observers in my room I sometimes get asked where my sensory area is. I don’t have a specific sensory area on purpose and for several reasons. One – I don’t really have enough room. My classroom is not massive and every inch is utilized. Two – I think sensory breaks […]
We still have a few more days left in April to continue to promote autism awareness and improve empathy and understanding. I mean of course we are promoting these year round but April you can really get some bang for your buck – people for some reason feel an extra incentive to listen and you […]
When I have visitors or observers in my room I sometimes get asked where my sensory area is. I don’t have a specific sensory area on purpose and for several reasons. One – I don’t really have enough room. My classroom is not massive and every inch is utilized. Two – I think sensory breaks […]
My right hand may or may not be permanently dyed red, I just found some dried green pudding in my hair, and my yellow sweater is splattered with brown dots. And I am pretty proud of myself too. Major feat accomplished today: Halloween party for 21 children with autism – DONE! And done dang well […]
If you work with children with autism, you know what I’m talking about when I mention sensory behaviors. It’s part of the diagnostic criteria of autism – stereotyped and repetitive behaviors. This can look different in every child – stimming, flapping, swaying, clapping, lining up items, scripting… the list can go on and on. These […]