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Behavior Coloring By Code Simplified – Autism
Behavior Coloring by Code Sheets are to help teach simple basic behaviors that I want my students to understand. At the beginning of the year we work on basic behaviors/following directions such as “sit down” and “stand up.” It is also important to teach appropriate behaviors (Green Behaviors) and inappropriate behaviors (Red Behaviors). Here is … Continue reading
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Winter Version – Modified Touch Math (Autism)
Adapted Addition Touch Math within 10 for students that struggle double touching numbers using the regular version of Touch Math. This has been extremely helpful for my kiddos to practice counting/addition but struggle with Touch Math and writing their numbers. … Continue reading
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Back to School Social Story – Autism Classroom
YEP!!! Another school year is ready to start and I have a new position to plan for! (Where did summer go?!) I will be sending a New Teacher Social Story home for the parents to read each night with their child to help them understand and deal with the change and transition of having a new … Continue reading
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Finding the Main Idea (Autism)
Winter’s Wonderful Workers (TPT) Continue reading
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Learning about Your Own Behavior (Autism)
Social Behavior Mapping: Connecting Behavior, Emotions and Consequences Across the Day written by Michelle Garcia Winner, SLP ©2007 Think Social Publishing, Inc. All Right Reserved. Thinking About YOU Thinking About ME written by Michelle Garcia Winner, SLP ©2007 Think Social Publishing, Inc. All Right Reserved. When we work hard at learning to change a behavior, … Continue reading
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Social Thinking so it Sticks!
Inside Out: What Makes a Person with Social Cognitive Deficits Tick?written by Michelle Garcia Winner, SLP ©2000 Think Social Publishing, Inc. All Right Reserved. www.socialthinking.com Click on the link for more information on Michelle Garcia Winner’s amazing book. Book Link Below are some visuals based on Michelle Garcia Winner’s Book, Inside Out: What Makes a Person … Continue reading
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Core Vocabulary & Communication
Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) includes all forms of communication (other than oral speech) that are used to express thoughts, needs, wants, and ideas. We all use AAC when we make facial expressions or gestures, use symbols or pictures, or write. People with severe speech or language problems rely on … Continue reading
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Autism & Challenging Behaviors
Here are some Behavior Management strategies that I have found successful over the years with a wide variety of students. Hopefully you will find them as successful for you as well! There is no one-size fits all when it comes to special education classroom behavior management strategies. Behavior interventions can be preventive … Continue reading
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Force, Motion & Simple Machines Interactive Picture Symbol Book (Autism/SPED)
This is an interactive book with picture symbol text support and comprehension questions with velcro picture answer cards. Topics of Mini Passages with Comprehension Questions: 1) Force & Motion Passage & Questions 2) Push & Pull Passage & Questions Push & Pull Page of Examples 3) Machines / Simple Machines Passage & Questions … Continue reading
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Sensory Processing Disorder
Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), exists when sensory signals are either not detected or don’t get organized into appropriate responses. Pioneering occupational therapist, educational psychologist, and neuroscientist A. Jean Ayres, PhD, likened SPD to a neurological “traffic jam” that prevents certain parts of the brain from receiving the information needed to interpret sensory information correctly. A … Continue reading
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Modified Plot Visuals and Templates for RL 1.3-3.3 (Autism/SPED/ELL)
This RL1.3-3.3 Visual Plot Templates were designed for students that required picture symbol text support when reading to better understand and comprehend the skills. These visuals provide repetition and structure for these kiddos. There are 9 different templates based on level of difficulty. – RL … Continue reading
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Visual Reminders & Supports
My High School kiddos with Autism & Asperger’s Syndrome require extra visual supports and reminders of expected behaviors and social skills. For a student that wanders For a student that is always shouting based on the Incredible 5-Point Scale written by Kari Dunn Buron and Mitzi Curtis,©2012. All Right Reserved. 5 Point Scale Website For a student that needs … Continue reading
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Literature or Informational RL 1.5 (modified for SPED/ELL) – PART 2
This RL 1.5 Unit Part 2 is an additional set of materials that directly connect to my RL 1.5 Unit 1 (which you can find on this blog or My Store. This unit focuses on students being able to identify a text as literature or informational and being able to explain their thinking. This unit uses … Continue reading
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Making Inferences – Think with Eyes
This Making Inferences Unit is part of the Social Thinking framework. This section is based on the book below: Think Social! A Social Thinking Curriculum for School-Age Students written by Michelle Garcia Winners, SLP ©2008 Think Social Publishing, Inc. All Right Reserved. www.socialthinking.com This lesson was developed to help my students use their eyes to find social clues (facts) that … Continue reading
