Music is a powerful stimulus that almost all autistic children positively respond to. Most demonstrate better music skills than cognitive skills. Here are 10 ways music helps autistic children.
Social skills activities for teens, including free printable social skills worksheets and group activity ideas
Information about Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorders, including links to all of the autism-related content on the Speech and Language Kids website.
Let's talk anger management support for autistic children other than ABA! In this post, let's talk alternative strengths-based tools!
This anger management bundle helps children learn to identify feelings of anger and learn ways to express their angry feelings appropriately. In this easy to use workbook, children learn that it is normal to feel angry-so long as they do not hurt others around them by becoming verbally and physically aggressive. Children will learn effective cool down strategies they can use in the heat of the moment as well as how to communicate assertively through the use of I Statements. This product includes: -Anger Management Workbook -32 Anger Situation Cards -List of Anger Management Activities for Group and Individual Sessions If you like this product you may also like Helping Children Cope With Stress. Please follow my store for future product launches and freebies. Remember to visit kiddiematters.com for additional resources and activities!
50+ Morning Tub Ideas Morning Tubs are a great way to offer a play-based opportunity for students to explore, create, and communicate. A non-threatening way to start the day, Morning Tubs help redu…
Discover the importance of social stories for autistic children. Learn how they can provide support, understanding, and growth opportunities.
I have plans to do a few sets of printable packs based on social concepts. I've already done two on feelings and emotions, but I wanted to get into other realms as well. So, to
Autistic people have been found to lack the theory of mind. The theory of mind is the ability of one person to visualize what other people are thinking. It is putting yourself in other people’s shoes so that you empathize with them. Children with autism spectrum disorder have been found to lack this empathy. They … Empathy, Theory of mind and Mind blindness in autistic kids Read More »
These printables provide great resources for families with children on the autistic spectrum. I really hope some of your families can find these useful. Kori At Home has first experience and an interesting perspective as a mom of a teenager on the autistic spectrum. The printables can be used to create a visual schedule that works for your family and child. Your children are precious in His sight!
Choose fun activities for teenagers with autism spectrum disorders and intellectual disabilities based on their functional level than age. Read on to know more.
Autism activities to help increase communication, fine motor skills, sensory play skills, interaction & more in your home or autism classroom!
Learn how to create an effective autism routine and see examples of daily activities for autistic children that help build independence.
Cognitive flexibility is necessary to develop problem-solving and coping skills. Autistic children often struggle with flexible thinking and require ...
Your brain is made up of billions of specialised cells called neurones that transmit information by chemical and electrical signals. They control every
This issue features Hippotherapy and how it is helpful for children on the Autism Spectrum. Other article include: +Auditory Stimming – stuttering as a form of stimulation +Autism is like a cough, let me explain +The most important part of a parenting plan is YOU +Friend 2 Friend Centre: Social Play Groups +Autistic children […]
Learn how to create an effective autism routine and see examples of daily activities for autistic children that help build independence.
LEGO Therapy is a structured play approach to develop social skills for children on the autistic spectrum. Working together to on a build.
Are you looking for free printable worksheets for autism? Or how about free American Sign Language printables? While it may not have been the initial primary focus, one of the focuses has always been to
33 Evidence-based (and FUN!) SOCIAL SKILLS ACTIVITIES for KIDS + 🎁 FREE PRINTABLE activity. Explore: starting conversations, respecting personal space, expressing emotions
7 easy steps to starting small group counseling for School Counselors. Includes a break down of each step to getting started, organized, and includes FREEBIES! Start prepping your small groups today, the hardest part is getting started.
Editable Visual schedule cards with real photos to help with preschool transition in three differen sizes (cards, strips and half sheet posters)
Therapy games are one way to help children who struggle with emotional regulation. Playing CBT contains 15 different therapy games for children.
Learn how to teach children self-control the right way with this collection of fun yet powerful self-regulation strategies and activities for kids!
Reading and understanding social cues do not come easy for children with special needs. Here are twelve activities that you can do with your child to help improve his or her social skills. If you have any resources or ideas to help a child with his or her social skills please add them in the comments.
Help children of all ages learn to recognise, manage and empathise with these printable emotions cards, with matching game plus 7 more game ideas.
I have plans to do a few sets of printable packs based on social concepts. I've already done two on feelings and emotions, but I wanted to get into other realms as well. So, to
Yes, ANOTHER free printable this week. I know, if I could pinch you from here I would; free stuff is so dreamy! This is a quick matching manners worksheet I made tonight as a supplement to a Manner…
Non-Verbal Communication Age Group : 5+ The book “Great Social Skills | Non-Verbal Communication” introduces ten different social skills of non-verbal communication. Each one of the ten sections contains nine intervention activities, such as social situation description, short story, personal story, speech bubbles, role playing, parent’s document (practical training), etc., aimed at developing the social skill presented.The social skills of non-verbal communication developed in this book are the following:1. Eye Contact2. Gestures3. Tone of Voice4. Volume of Voice5. Facial Expressions6. Body Posture7. Personal Space8. The Use of Touch9. Body Language10. Physical Appearance100 picture cards for further practice on mastering the basic social skills of non-verbal communication are included in the last section of the book. You may also be interested in the book "GREAT SOCIAL SKILLS | Interacting With Others".
30 simple yet effective therapeutic activities for children to teach healthy anger management, improve self-control, increase empowerment, and manage fear, anxiety, and depression while also building proper problem-solving skills.
Looking After My Hair Social Story This teaching resource is a 10-page PDF social story , designed with the intent to help children understand and appreciate the importance of hair care. As a beneficial tool for educators dealing with special needs students or focusing on life skills, it provides practical scenarios related to daily hair care routines. The 'Looking After My Hair Social Story' covers key elements such as: Brushing hair Washing hair Visiting the hairdresser. Its gentle narrative makes complex social scenarios simpler for children who often find it hard to comprehend them. "Particularly advantageous for those living on the autism spectrum struggling with interpreting standard social cues, this resource can strengthen any child's understanding of routine tasks." This socially relevant story based on pedagogical principles of repeated exposure to concepts can be incorporated effectively during group discussions or small group activities centered around personal hygiene. Additionally, homeschooling parents will find it an excellent addition to their resources targeting different learning styles and unique teaching approaches towards conveying vital life skills. The 'Looking After My Hair Social Story' harnesses easy-to-understand illustrations alongside text descriptions which: Aid in comprehension and recall among learners, Fringed with user-friendly design meant for multiple uses – printed, laminated, or converted into a book format - this resource promises both reliability and longevity, Caters to both home-based assignments focusing on individual learning goals and classroom environments for group learning activities – promising successful engagement while delivering important lessons about basic personal hygiene habits concerning hair care."
When this blog was started, I never really had a clear vision. It was more a reflection of what was going on around me. However, I've come to realize a few things. While this blog
A Social Skills Activity for Recognizing Feelings and facial expressions. Perfect for young children and children on the autism spectrum.
Learn how to teach social skills for autism. Includes best therapy techniques and how to put them together into a complete program. Great for adolescents!
Day 2 went a lot smoother than our first day of school and my kids are starting to settle in to their routines. The only downside of today was the fact that someone broke into our school and stole laptops and iPads out of 10 classes (mine included!). But back to the topic at hand...many elementary grades start their day with a morning meeting or circle time, and my class is no exception. However, a class targeting students with autism may need to do things a little differently. Here are some pictures of my morning group board and supports I put in place to help aid in my students' learning. This is the schedule we follow for our morning group. Greetings: Usually consists of saying "good morning", asking a question about my students' week, or discussing important classroom happenings. This is the magnetic pocket I keep my attendance folder (with my class list). See my previous post about the importance/relevance of taking attendance in an autism classroom. This is my "social time" area of the board. Here the kids take turns asking each other questions. In the upper left hand portion of the picture is a laminated page that says "What is your favorite farm animal?" Then there are several animals pictured. Students ask their classmates the question and then tally their responses in the blank boxes. We change these questions every week. The purple pocket chart will be eventually used for our weekly vocabulary words. The green/blue pocket chart at the bottom of the page has a question (this one says "How many letters are in your name?) The kids take turns asking their classmates the question. When students answer the questions, they come up to the board and place their name under their answer. Nonverbal students participate in this as well by walking up to a student and pointing to the words (while an adult reads it out loud) or handing the question to the other student. These questions are also changed weekly. Here is our dry erase calendar (I think I found it at either Target or The Container Store for around $10). It is a perfect size for my class! Below the calendar students velcro the correct month, day, and write the date. Next, we do weather. We identify the weather outside (by placing a star on the correct weather....sunny, cloudy, rainy, etc.) We use our iPods to look up the temperature and write that in (using a dry erase marker) and students velcro the appropriate temperature (hot, warm, cool, or cold). We finish weather by identifying the season (by velcroing it in the appropriate place). This is our journal area. We choose a different topic to write about each day. Topics range from animals to holidays, weather, movies, important events, food, science topics, and social studies topics. My students finish morning group by completing individualized binders (all with different level work tailored to the student). The binders have pages that correspond to everything covered on the board (social skills, calendar, weather, and journal). To find some of these materials available for sale and for FREE at my Teachers Pay Teacher store, follow the links below. Calendar and Weather Interactive Board Visuals as well as differentiated binder worksheets. FREE Calendar worksheet (easy version) Social Time Questions/Charting Worksheets FREE Journal template and topic ideas
LEGO Therapy is a structured play approach to develop social skills for children on the autistic spectrum. Working together to on a build.
Teach kids self-regulation in the classroom and beyond with this collection of super fun Zones of Regulation activities, games, worksheets, and lesson plans!
Social stories are exactly what their name suggests; very short and simple stories that illustrate a particular social scenario, often in picture format.
