Delve into tailored Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) strategies for students with special needs, covering fundamentals, specific techniques, integration tips, and assessment methods. Essential guidance for educators fostering holistic growth in diverse learners.
These 5 awesome ways to teach special needs learners letters include playdough, sand, cars and sprinkles as learning tools.
Challenges with focus and attention can become a huge roadblock to learning for kids and young adults. Simply put, attention is critical to learning. If students can't focus on the lesson, they are going to struggle with understanding the new content. If students can't focus on the directions, they
These activities are perfect for Autism, Special Ed, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Therapy. Learning to sort is critical to language development. These are great activities for students with autism or special needs. After teaching students different categories in small and whole group settings pl...
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These ABA therapy activities for kids with autism spectrum disorder will give you heaps of ideas you can use at school, in therapy, and at home!
It’s such a pleasure to have Angi Pearce back on these pages to share her experiences and passion for teaching students with AAC needs. Angi is a teacher at Kowhai Special School in Hastings,…
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Building adaptive skills in the classroom can be fun! Check out these 20 activities to help build adaptive skills in your classroom.
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Social skills games make learning how to interact with others fun! Here are some of our favorite games to use with special ed students.
I have been working in special education since 2016 and using visuals can be an amazing way to support students with special needs. Many individuals with disability need additional support which is where these lanyard visuals will come in handy. This tabbed flip book is fantastic for students with special needs and, more specifically, for nonverbal kids on the Autism Spectrum. Great for special education teachers! Includes: - Editable Tabbed Flipbook - Visual Schedule - 5 Frame and 10 frame token boards - Icon storage - Black and White Version *Items are editable through Google Drive/ Google Slides and Canva!* - Token Boards Can Be Used For: Positive Reinforcement Reinforce Target Behaviors Teaching New Skills Motivate the Student - What is a token board? A token board is a system that rewards desired behaviors with tokens, which kids can exchange for something they value. It serves as a visual reminder. The one I've used also provides tactile and auditory feedback—it lets kids feel and hear when they make progress. - How do you use a token board? 1. Have your child select a preferred item or allow them to choose one from the choice board (see choice board attachment). **NOTE: In order for the token board to be effective, the item needs to be truly motivating 2. Each time the child completes a target task or engages in the desired behavior, name the behavior (e.g. - “Great job sitting at the table!!”), hand them a token, and ask them to place it on the token board. 3. When the token board is full, give the child the identified reward and reset the board for use again. 4. Present the child with the choice board, and allow them to choose and repeat!! **This is a DIGITAL download. Once you complete your purchase you'll be able to download the pdf file including all of the decor files. Nothing physical will be mailed to you. Also, check out the more ways to create more special education tools: Special Education Tools Bundle: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1233383445/special-education-tools-bundle-token?click_key=c80696dfc1603e38427652c2a3ad264f58829b04%3A1233383445&click_sum=5a5fda23&ref=shop_home_active_7&pro=1 Token Board Bundle: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1221236409/token-board-bundle-special-education-aba?click_key=5c4d06a1999c99b100ba36a153218143c6ab6b32%3A1221236409&click_sum=2eb16269&ref=shop_home_active_15&pro=1 Upper-Grade Editable Tabbed Flipbook (Token Board and Visual Schedule): https://www.etsy.com/listing/1206869974/editable-tabbed-flipbook-with-social?click_key=c44bf57dc41433c9a1630b0d6dfc377daa1f5fc7%3A1206869974&click_sum=6b9ecc26&ref=shop_home_active_16&pro=1
We can find work that can be done at independent level for all students and I'd to show you how I do that.
Technology gets a bad rap these days, but it isn't all bad... These 12 apps for special needs children are game-changers for children with special needs and their parents!
When you teach in a multiple disabilities classroom, there is often a lot of equipment in a multiple disabilities classroom
Discover 100 sensory activities for children with autism and ADHD to enhance their focus, motor skills, and overall well-being. From tactile exploration to auditory stimulation, these engaging acti…
This is a visually supported sequence to use when teaching students how to properly do laundry. This is perfect for ADL instruction, life skills classrooms, or to support families at home. Simply laminate and post it where you need it. You can also cut the pieces out and use Velcro for hands on inst...
The most important thing to keep in mind when planning to meet the needs of students is that they are all unique individuals with unique needs. The diversity in human beings is beautiful. It is worth celebrating. Unfortunately, I don’t think teachers get enough training in teacher prep programs or
I teach a 1st through 4th self-contained, mod/severe, special day class. I am going to highlight some of the key elements in my classroom.
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If a student is unable to play with toys during structured leisure time independently, play supports are a great strategy.
My students love their individual behaviour supports now I’ve made the token board easily accessible and manageable for little fingers. Easy to make up! Once the pages were printed out …
Need a quick set of task box ideas for autism classrooms? We have a set just for you! Learn how and why you need work tasks for your special education students. Includes a FREE printable task box activity!
An in-depth and updated guide on grants, discounts, and freebies for people with disabilities to help you give the best for your family while enjoying savings.
The best sensory toys for kids with autism that you need for your home, classroom or therapy practice. List created by an autism therapist.
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Visual boundaries are a vital part of classroom setup. Let me show you how I utilize these visual boundaries in classroom!
19 super fun games for a nonverbal autistic child! Take your child's lead, have fun, and build safety, trust, & language w 19 fun activities!
Life skills may need to be specifically trained in kids with disabilities, often though chaining methods. 100+ Indepent Living Skills Checklist included in this post.
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Learn which strategies to use with students who are engaging in escape or task avoidance behaviors in special education classes.
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Structure is a crucial component to your SPED classroom setup. This is something I learned quickly in my first year of teaching and something that worked well once structure was increased. Below I’ve listed five easy ways to increase structure in your classroom. Individual Schedules Whether it’s visual schedules, checklists, object schedules, or agendas, they
Here are 10 Tips for promoting inclusion for students in special education: For both general and special education teachers.
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy is a structured and evidence-based approach to improving the lives of individuals with autism and other developmental
A range of free printable SEN teaching resources used with Autistic pupils aged 4-18, literacy, numeracy, topic and themed resources.
Discover effective ways to teach life skills in special education classrooms, helping students with disabilities navigate daily life.
(Free PDF) 40+ SENSORY ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS. Vision, smell, touch, taste, hearing, proprioception and vestibular inputs. All ages (toddlers, school-age children and children with autism).
Apps for special education are always changing, but these 10 are perfect for the 2021-2022 school year. Do you have them installed?
This comprehensive guide is designed for educators, therapists, and parents working with children who require occupational therapy (OT). The "Occupational Therapy Issues and Recommendations Guide" provides a detailed overview of common OT issues, their descriptions, examples, and practical recommendations. This resource is an essential tool for understanding and addressing the diverse needs of children, particularly those with special needs such as autism. Key Features: - Clear and Concise Format: The guide is presented in an easy-to-read table format, making it simple to find information quickly. - Detailed Descriptions: Each issue is clearly defined to help users understand the specific challenges children may face. - Real-life Examples: Concrete examples are provided to illustrate each issue, offering insight into how these challenges manifest in daily life. - Practical Recommendations: Actionable recommendations are included for each issue, providing effective strategies to support children in overcoming their difficulties. Topics Covered: - Fine Motor Skills - Gross Motor Skills - Handwriting - Sensory Processing - Self-Care Skills - Visual Perceptual Skills - Body Awareness - Executive Functioning - Attention and Focus - Play Skills - Social Skills - Regulation Skills - Adaptive Skills Ideal for: - Occupational Therapists - Special Education Teachers - Parents and Caregivers - School Counselors - Early Childhood Educators Format: - PowerPoint Presentation (PPTX) - Easy to customize and adapt to specific needs.