Autism & Challenging Behaviors
Behavior / Social Thinking

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

Non-Verbal Communication
communication / Social Thinking

Non-Verbal Communication

Nonverbal Communication is a HUGE area of difficulty for my high school students who have high-functioning Autism/Aspergers. This unit was created by fading visual cues/supports throughout the lessons to promote independent mastery of recognizing non-verbal communication and understanding how to respond and how they come across to others. The following is based on the book:  Think Social! … Continue reading