From developing fine motor skills, letter and number recognition, sight words, sorting, sequencing, reading, and math, these task boxes for autism tasks will help develop important life skills and beyond!
Coping strategies are important skills for kids and young adults to learn. These are the activities and strategies we use to help us calm down when we're emotionally overwhelmed. We can probably all think of a few kids and young adults who need extra practice managing their emotions effectively! Tha
Enhancing receptive and expressive vocabulary, these task cards are designed for identifying similarities and differences between items, fostering critical skills like organization and discrimination. With a broad array of examples, students can practice and expand their vocabulary in an enjoyable manner, targeting various IEP goals. Perfect for independent work, guided practice, stations, speech therapy, or partner activities, this resource includes 72 Similarity and Difference Cards along with storage labels for organized use. Check out our other Vocabulary Activities: Category Mega Pack Advanced Sorting File Folder Activities Fluency Mega Pack For more resources, tips, and materials to help you help children with autism please visit The Autism Helper
How do you define which task to start with and which one to put aside? The eisenhower box gives you a very easy trick to define the way to treat your various tasks. Via Dr. Susan Bainbridge
Echolalia- Learn strategies for your Autism classroom. What echolalia is and how to reduce it with activities to decrease repetitive speech or non-authentic communication.
30 indoor activities for kids with autism to develop social, communication, and fine motor skills while also releasing energy and teaching self-regulation!
30 indoor activities for kids with autism to develop social, communication, and fine motor skills while also releasing energy and teaching self-regulation!
Task analysis is a staple in most special education classrooms, but there are some important things to know to be effective with them in instruction.
A blog about autism resources and support from a special ed teacher with first-hand experience.
Students who are struggling in school can get help quickly if a school uses response to intervention (RTI). Read about the three tiers of support in RTI.
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You aren't making these teacher mistakes in your special education class, are you? Here's 6 mistakes teachers and paras in SpEd make PLUS 5 easy fixes too!
This is an article about dyslexia and how to be proud of it.
If you want to teach your little ones about the concept of opposites you will want to check out these fun opposites worksheets and activities.
Here are 4 essential 21st-century learning approaches along with some practical suggestions for teachers to develop them.
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…
This set of 15 activities is aligned to the VB-MAPP Level 3 Tact Milestones and Supporting Skills. These materials will help build the skills identified in the VB-MAPP assessment. It includes two different reference sheets for organization. Each activity has individualized set up and implementation instructions and labels for organization. This resource is perfect for centers or small group instruction and speech-language therapy. The activities in this set target: labeling categories labeling locations labeling features/parts of items labeling by color, shape, and function labeling what’s missing labeling the category and function label with preposition, pronoun, adjectives, and adverbs label gender labeling with complete sentences labeling emotions labeling community helpers and community events You do not need the VB-MAPP manual or protocol to utilize these resources; however, they've been designed to supplement the protocol! The Autism Helper, Inc. has a licensing agreement with the developer of the Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment and Placement Program (VB-MAPP), Mark L. Sundberg Ph.D., BCBA-D, to create and sell VB-MAPP-aligned products.
What do you do when you learn that your child has dyslexia? Should you hide this diagnosis to protect them from labels and misunderstandings, or should you tell them? If you do decide to tell them, how do you do this? Can you help them to overcome any potential fears or misunderstandings? These are the questions that I will answer in this blog that includes kid-friendly graphics. What are the Benefits of Telling Your Child That He or She Has Dyslexia? Educating your child with dyslexia about the common signs and misconceptions can help them to: understand that they learn in a different way than other kids that don’t have dyslexia. shed negative labels such as stupid, careless, unmotivated and lazy. correct any misunderstandings. identify with other successful people that have or had dyslexia. acquire the needed intervention and instruction in school. learn that many people with dyslexia have strengths that others do not have. Individuals with dyslexia are often: great at communicating their ideas aloud. creative, critical thinkers. good at seeing the big picture. excellent at solving puzzles and building things. If you want to learn more about dyslexia consider reading: The Dyslexic Advantage Overcoming dyslexia Help your Child Understand Dyslexia by Reviewing the Eleven Common Signs Show your child the image below and read the list out loud. Ask them to identify which symptoms describe their difficulties. You have or had trouble with letter reversals (b and d) and words reversals (was and saw). You have or had troubles with reading aloud. You have or had trouble with words problems in math. You have or had trouble understanding jokes, punchlines, sarcasm and inferences. You have or had trouble following a series of written or aural directions. You have or had trouble mispronouncing words. You have or had trouble rhyming words. You have or had trouble telling directions. You have or had trouble recalling names or words. You have or had trouble with spelling You have or had trouble learning how to read. What are Four Myths and Truths about Dyslexia? Show your child the graphic below and read the list of myths and truths out loud. Ask them to respond to each of the myths - "Have you ever felt this way?" Then read the truth and address any questions. Myth #1: People with dyslexia are not smart. Truth #1: Many dyslexic individuals are extremely bright and creative. In fact, many kids with dyslexia are gifted. Watch a video on famous people with dyslexia: Click Here Myth #2: People with dyslexia cannot learn to read or write. Truth #2: With the right intervention and instruction people with dyslexia can become excellent readers and writers. Myth #3: People with dyslexia see things backwards. Truth #3: Dyslexia is not a vision problem. It has to do with how the brain make sense of what is seen. Myth #4: People with dyslexia are lazy and should try harder. Truth #4: Kids with dyslexia learn differently. When they are asked to learn in a way that does not work well for them, it can take more time. Finding Multisensory Remedial Tools for Kids with Dyslexia: If you are looking for fun, creative and multisensory remedial materials, lessons and games created for learners with dyslexia, CLICK HERE. If you would like a free copy of these images CLICK HERE. Cheers, Dr. Erica Warren Dr. Erica Warren is the author, illustrator, and publisher of multisensory educational materials at Good Sensory Learning and Dyslexia Materials. She is also the director of Learning to Learn and Learning Specialist Courses. · Blog: https://learningspecialistmaterials.blogspot.com/ · YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/warrenerica1 · Podcast: https://godyslexia.com/ · Store: http://www.Goodsensorylearning.com/ & www.dyslexiamaterials.com · Courses: http://www.learningspecialistcourses.com/ · Newsletter Sign-up: https://app.convertkit.com/landing_pages/69400
Looking for a fun and engaging way to teach prepositions? Look no further than these Spatial Concepts Speech Therapy: Teaching Prepositions Adapted Book & Task Cards! These cards are great for exploring positional language while building a complete sentence. The task cards are an ideal way for concrete positional word knowledge by placing the caterpillar in the scene. This set can be used over and over again, making it perfect for centers, early finishers, SLP positional word therapy sessions and Special Education. The digital versions saved on Google Slides make these activities perfect for centers or substitute days, too! Here's what you'll get: Adapted Book 8 Page Adaptable Book + No PREP Interactive Digital Slides Version 2 sets of tiles- words only and symbol supported. 4 differentiated levels of adapted book pieces Task Cards 8 Hands-On Task Cards + 8 Visually Supported Task Cards Drag and drop place the caterpillar digital task cards. These task cards and adapted books are designed to help your students explore spatial words concepts in real life, with plenty of hand-on practice. Plus, they come in both print and digital versions, so you can use them however you prefer. With these cards, your students will love learning about positional words and how to use them. The manipulatives included will help bring the scenes to life, and your students will be engaged and having fun while they learn. So why wait? Grab your set today and watch your students excel! Spatial Concepts / Prepositions: Above Under Between in front of On In Behind Through TEACHERS LIKE YOU SAID… ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Mary C. says, "Combined with a manipulative activity it was a hit with my students." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Skye C. says, "This is a wonderful resource for my younger students working on those positional concepts!! The kids are interested in the material and motivated to complete the book!” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Pamela Y. says, "This product is adorable, it is so cute and the kids love it. I use it almost daily for various needs in Kdg and First Grade." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Emmilion Thoughts says, "So many choices!!! My little ones love these interactive books. Such a fun way to practice prepositions!”
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Try to do some of these every day It is common for individuals who have suffered a stroke to exhibit impaired hand function or numbness. Research has shown that hand mobility improves the most in the first 6 months after a stroke but improvement can continue indefinitely with work. Both grip and pinch strength are important for daily tasks. Grip strength gives you the ability to grasp objects with weight or force. For example, holding a bag of groceries or opening a jar. Pinch strength gives you the ability to turn a key. A fine motor skill is that requires the coordination and precise movements of the hand muscles. It is possible to improve fine motor functioning by following these methods or doing any of the following: Shuffle cards and deal one by one. Practice lacing and tying a bow on a shoe. Tie knots and untie them. Pick up coins, buttons, marbles or other miscellaneous objects from a "junk drawer." (Try sorting objects into small containers.) Try using tweezers to do this. Take a handful of coins, marbles, seeds, nuts, bolts, etc. and try to drop them from your hand at one time. Hold an object in your hand and rotate it in as many directions as possible. Squeeze clay into a ball or roll it on a table into a "snake." (You can buy special thera putty for this.) Crumble a piece of paper or cloth into a small ball with one hand. Button and unbutton buttons. Open and close safety pins; try making a chain. Screw and unscrew large/small wing nuts from bolts. Use a screwdriver in both hands and practice screwing/unscrewing various sized screws. Put away the silverware from the dishwasher. Play dominoes/checkers/Scrabble/jigsaws etc. Stack checkers or coins as high as possible. Make a house of cards. Do any handicraft of your choice: macrame, woodwork, tile projects, model kits, knitting, etc. Put a key into lock and turn it back and forth. Unscrew lids of jars. Turn a door handle. Pour water into a jug and then pour it from the jug and into a cup. Write or type something -- anything. You print out these worksheets to practice your handwriting: practice cursive or practice printing. You can also buy a hand exercisers, which you can use them like this: Here are some other hand excersers you can do (click the image and then print, is you want). And here are some things you do do with clay or "thera-putty"; If your affected hand becomes swollen from because you are not using it, have someone massage it using the "retrograde" technique (gently but firmly massaging from the fingertips towards the elbow to assist circulation and movement of the fluid back towards the heart.) Here are some good videos on doing some simple hand exercises: Also see: 7 Methods for Hand Recovery After Stroke
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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!
Do you have students who say they are sorry all the time, but don’t truly understand what sorry means? Do you have students who say they are sorry, but keep doing what they apologized for? Here is a great alternative to teach students along with visuals to support learning. I recently attended a conference about ... Read More about Help Students Understand What Sorry Means
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Dyscalculia is a type of learning disability characterized by math difficulties. Children with dyscalculia are intelligent students who are talented in many ways, but need extra math help to succeed. At Luminous Learning, our mission is to provide the necessary supports for all students to achieve math success. Join the Luminous Learning math community Get on the list for actionable math and special education teaching tips. Subscribe We don't like spam, either. Unsubscribe at any time.
Share & Help Me GrowWhen our insurance refused to pay for Lira’s occupational and speech therapy, I fought the system for three years. In the end, I had to give up and pay the bill, realizing that we would not be able to pay for professional services again. Letting Lira suffer through her developmental delays […]
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Lots of kids struggle with numbers, but for some math is a nightmare. Do you have a student whose difficulties persist despite lots of practice and help? They may have the mathematical learning disorder Dyscalculia. Learn the signs and get them the help they need.
Is your child struggling with calculations? Did you experience real difficulties with basic arithmetic? It could be due to a condition called dyscalculia.
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The first subtype of ADHD is the inattentive type. This is the child who is often labeled the daydreamer. Strategies for ADHD inattentive type are included.
Delegation works. But what and how to delegate is rarely clear. What we do know: Not delegating means we do more work than we need to, which adds stress to our already stressful lives. These tips will show you how to hand things off.
I love pragmatic language evals. I even like to write the reports. Don't judge me, because I want to share my pragmatic language evaluation tools with you.
When providing services for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), it is important to consider what int
Our world is changing fast. Breakthroughs in medicine, marvels in engineering, and new solutions for old problems are hints about the world to come. More than ever, the next generation of student leaders needs to be able to problem solve. This requires critical thinking skills. The goal of many critical thinking assessments such as the COGAT, Naglieri, and others is to determine how quickly students can identify patterns. Number patterns, shape patterns, word analogies, and sequences are typically assessed in critical thinking assessments. These skills should be applied in math and reading. Students should look for patterns across history, identify patterns in mathematics, and look for similar literary techniques that different authors use to convey their ideas. I recently developed critical thinking task cards that help students build critical thinking skills. These cover many of the topics that are found in critical thinking assessments. The task cards come with a printable box. They cover word analogies, number sequences, shape analogies, and figure patterns to review a broad range of critical thinking skills.Click Here to Access Critical Thinking Task Cards Cogat Practice, Naglieri Assessment Practice Examples, Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence, Entrance Exam, Critical Thinking Test, Thinking Skills, Gifted Education
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This download includes 1 Category/Concept Board. Each board has 20 pictures and words that are related to a particular concept. Students can use these boards to brainstorm ideas, support storybook reading, sort different concepts, compare/contrast, make sentences/stories, etc.Boards can be kept as a...
The A to Z of Coping Skills display poster for you to use to talk about coping strategies and worksheet for children to come up with their own strategies.
