Learn how one educator uses G Suite for Education to help students overcome their negative self-images and embrace learning.
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
Autism and sleep got you down? We're sharing 9 strategies to teach you how to get a child with autism to sleep so the whole family can feel well-rested.
Learn how to make a calm down kit for emotional regulation in kids. Great for kids with autism, aspergers, ADHD, anxiety and other special needs.
Help for understanding Autism and Asperger's and Homeschooling - how they can work together, how you can help someone with Autism and Asperger
Prompting Hierarchy- How I got duped! What you need to know about the prompting hierarchy. Snag the infographic and info perfect for working with your staff!
Differentiation and scaffolding can help students better understand and learn. Here are teaching ideas and tips to use in class.
Current fascia research suggests that we’ve had it backwards for several millennia. This research indicates that bones, muscles, and organs--indeed, all other tissues in the body—may be, in fact, specializations within the unified medium of fascia. A primary constituent of embryonic development, fas
It is important for parents to understand the difference between IEP vs 504. IEPs have more safeguards in place to ensure schools provide the right support.
Visual Prompts, Visual Schedules and Visual Supports for Children with Special Needs: Classroom Adaptations for Visual Learners via RainbowsWithinReach
You need to work with your ADHD child's teachers to ensure that their educational needs are met. There are requirements that public schools must meet, but you must ask.
Inside: Browse, print, and use this comprehensive list of IEP Accommodation and 504 Accommodations. Includes a PDF.
This post was originally posted back in 2015 on my blog and has been a popular post since that time. I worked for a decade as a family counselor and elementary school counselor before staying
Autism: What to Know and Signs to Watch For, Early Signs of Autism, Main signs of autism and Common signs of autism, Parenting Children with Special Needs, Free Printables
special education, behavior, behavior plans, BIPs, writing a behavior plan
Anger is probably the #1 issue the kids I work with deal with. In this post you will find many great links, worksheets, and resources for addressing anger in children of all ages. One of my favorit…
Free Printable preposition game for toddlers and preschoolers to help develop gross motor skills, fine motor skills, vocabulary and visual discrimination.
Reducing Problem Behaviour using a function based intervention. Here I combined the first and then with the three star reward token boards and came up with this Behaviour Management Tool. Everythin…
Tactile Defensiveness: Why My Child Hates Hugs, Tags and is in Constant Fight or Flight Mode. Sensory issues that may affect your child's tactile.
I was in a heated IEP meeting one time, and a teacher angrily blurted out, 'What do you want from me? Do you want me
Today I'm excited to have Corrina from From Mrs. Allen's Teaching Files here to share a really fun and exciting activity to use when talking about self control. Self control is such a hard
Most people don’t think about the process of remembering until they experience memory loss. But what if the ability to hold and retrieve memories was never there? How do you...
This full-body stretching routine leaves us feeling refreshed after a tough workout, but it's also great on its own. Find detailed instructions inside.
This Blog and Infographic will review tonic reflexes, their significance if the reflex persists beyond the typical age range, and the possible impact on a child’s functioning and role performance. Last but not least, this blog will suggest therapeutic interventions that are known to help inhibit the activation of tonic reflexes and advance postural control as a foundation for optimal functioning.
This list of 119 emotional self-regulation strategies and co-regulation strategies will help you teach your child to manage their emotions and stay calm.
Resources, tips, and materials to help you, help children with autism
Why you should be proud of your ADHD: The very best truths about living with attention deficit as an adult or child.
Sensory Diet: Practical Ways to Incorporate Sensory Input for children and students. Includes Discussion of Sensory Systems, Evidence Base Research on Sensory Diets, and free printables to create a Sensory Diet.
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The first week of school is unlike any other week of the school year. We are tasked with getting to know 20+ students and establishing a classroom community while still teaching them classroom and school procedures and expectations. Oh, and we have to squeeze it all into a week because we hit the ground running
You have a challenging job — and ADHD. So chances are you also struggle with inattention, with organizing complex project, and with finishing what you start. Use this advice to be more productive at work.
Proprioceptive input activities throughout the day improves sensory integration, self-regulation, and also prevents inappropriate sensory seeking behaviors.
When you have a child with academic, social, or behavioral challenges, your goal is to provide them with the best support available. But how do you...
Learn about types of accommodations for special education students in math, reading, writing, homework & tests, and organization. Download a free printable!
Yes, you read that title right. We just had a new student with autism transfer to our school who is a stickler for his constitutional rights. During the last week, we've heard some interesting things such as: * Telling him to be quiet in the media center is interfering with his freedom of speech. * Asking him to place his stickers only inside his folder is imposing upon his civil liberties. * He couldn't be waving his napkin in someone's face because that would mean he would have to actually place the napkin inside the person's head. *If you lined him up with 100 other kids his age, he would be smarter than 97 percent of them, because his doctor said his IQ was in the 97th percentile. There's been many other interesting conversations with him, also. He's very smart and I am probably not smarter than a 2nd grader! He used his pattern blocks to create a Jewish star and wrote "In memory of Anne Frank and the other victims of the Holocaust." Yes, we are testing him for gifted! In the meantime, I'm trying to come up with some ways to get the behavior more conducive to a classroom setting. Since he's such a stickler for rules, I made this Student Rights and Responsibility handout that you can download for free if you click on the picture. There are 3 different versions. Does anyone else have any suggestions for dealing with such a logical, by the book student? I'm sure we'll be needing a lot of help with this student! On another note, I've been trying to keep track of all the special ed bloggers that I come across in blogland. We're in such a minority, and I want to know all of you that I can! Drum roll please.......here are all the special ed bloggers that I know about. If you're not on the list, please leave a comment, so I can add you! Let's all support each other since there's so few of us! Differentiation Station comes from Heather who is a Primary Resource teacher. A Special Kind of Class comes from Amanda who has an elementary classroom for students with severe physical and/or speech disabilities. Life in Special Education comes from Karla who has a K-5 self-contained classroom. Class Full of "Special" Kinders comes from Jeannie who teaches a special education Kindergarten. Ms. Rachel's Room comes (obviously) from Ms. Rachel who has a K-5 self-contained classroom. Sped-Ventures comes from a self-contained classroom teacher of students ages 9 to 14. Mrs. Gibson's Everday Classroom comes from Casey who is a special education teacher in Virginia. The Resource(ful) Room is from Amy and I assume she is a resource room teacher! Special Speckled Eggs comes from Claire who teaches exceptional students Toad-ally Exceptional Learners comes from Mrs. Whiteley who teaches a K-6 resource room. She doesn't have a blog button but can be checked out {here}. We are ALL Special comes from Karlie who teaches has an elementary classroom for students with emotional behavior disorders. You can visit her blog {here}. Fun in ECSE comes from Kate who teaches early childhood special ed for students ages 2.5 - 5. Mrs. H's Resource Room comes from Kim who teaches Grades 3 through 5 in a resource/co-teaching model. Love Bug Learning comes from Sharima who teaches 3rd and 4th grade special education. I hope I didn't leave anyone out. If I did, please leave a comment with a link to your blog! Graphics from Scrappin Doodles
Natural and Integrative Approaches to Neurological and Behavior Problems
Autism activities to help increase communication, fine motor skills, sensory play skills, interaction & more in your home or autism classroom!
Two Fun Belly Breathing Exercises for Kids : Balloon breathing and Using a Soft Toy to Help Teach deep breathing to kids /
Sensory Diet: Practical Ways to Incorporate Sensory Input for children and students. Includes Discussion of Sensory Systems, Evidence Base Research on Sensory Diets, and free printables to create a Sensory Diet.
One educator turned stay at home mom attempts to explain Sensory Processing: Proprioceptive Input and its importance for growth and development in kids.
Are student rewards or your treasure box making you go broke? Not anymore! Check out this list of 50 absolutely free student rewards!
What types of accommodations can help students with ADD and ADHD? Here are some classroom accommodations to talk over with your child’s school.
Giving your child the power to make choices is an important strategy for any parent. It allows children to have some control over their own lives. Which in turn can help you avoid those dreaded power struggles.
Tips for making Life with an ADHD child easierLooking for advice about how to calm a child with ADHD without medication? You've scoured the internet HOPING to find that advice for parenting an ADHD child that will change your life.You've talked to family and friends.You've searched for things like How to help an ADHD Child in Schoolor maybe support for parents of an ADHD child.You've joined the facebook groups, you've talked to friends and family, but nothing works.I understand your struggle. ADHD warriors, we've seen it all, heard it all, and probably punished it all. (right?)I know you've heard advice like 'Get her
10 Ways School Counselings Can Help Kids With Worry: Use these strategies to help your students manage their worries at school.
