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Fine Motor Practice for Your Self-Contained Classroom

Information: centers, just fun, adapted instruction, fine motor

Fine Motor Challenges in the Autism Classroom Encouraging fine motor skills in an autism classroom could... Read the full post >>

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The Social Skills Bundle: Teach Imitation, Play, and More with These Resources

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We've got some ideas for you about teaching social skills. But first, a little social story about a... Read the full post >>

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Elopement & Autism: Questions to Ask When You Have Students Who Flee, Bolt, Run, and Elope

Information: autism, transitions

Inside elopement and autism, wandering and autism, strategies for autism and elopment.Disclaimer: This is not... Read the full post >>

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Staying Motivated as an Autism Teacher: Turning Setbacks into Strength

Information: sensory ideas, fine motor, language skills

Maybe today was one of those days where nothing seemed to go right, and you’re wondering if all... Read the full post >>

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Teaching Phonics to Non-Speaking & Minimally Verbal Students: Strategies & Assessment Tips

Inside: teaching children with autism to read, autism and reading strategies, and phonics... Read the full post >>

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How to Use Visual Directions, Choice Boards, Timers and Token Boards in an Autism Classroom

Information: transitions, schedules, visual supports, adapted instruction

Inside: Ideas for using token boards, choice boards, visual directions and visual timers for... Read the full post >>

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3 Easy Ways to Bring out the Language Skills in Your Students with Autism

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Imagine you teach in a classroom where things are feeling hectic, students are constantly climbing under... Read the full post >>

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7 Tips for Potty Training Autism Support Classrooms Can Use (Autism and Toilet Training at School)

Information: autism, behavior, self help skills, life skills

Gloves, wipes, plastic bags, change of clothes. What am I missing? Oh paper towels, lots of paper... Read the full post >>

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The Wrecked Printable Sensory Input Worksheets for Winter

Information: sensory ideas, science and social studies, adapted instruction, fine motor

Before we get into the cold weather sensory worksheets, let’s talk about this a bit. That student... Read the full post >>

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The Key to Teaching Fine Motor Skills Autism Support Teachers Want to Know

Information: life skills, adapted instruction, fine motor

After working in this field for over 20 years, I know how challenging it can be to find the right... Read the full post >>

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4 Preschool Summer Sensory Activities for Autism Support Classes (Elementary too!)

Information: sensory ideas, visual supports, just fun

All young children explore the world through the five senses. This is why, if you teach toddlers... Read the full post >>

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Autism Classroom Ideas for Kids Who Put Inedible Objects in Their Mouth

Information: autism, behavior, sensory ideas, self help skills, visual supports

You turn around to see that one of your students has something in their mouth: a pencil. Next,... Read the full post >>

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Supplying Your Classroom Without Breaking the Bank

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Having a large amount of materials to rotate through your classroom is key to having an effective learning... Read the full post >>

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Exploring the Zoo: Tips for Taking Students with Special Needs

Information: lessons, sensory ideas, lesson planning, science and social studies, fine motor

With the spring season in full swing, I'm sure many of you are gearing up for exciting field trips to... Read the full post >>

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The Social Skills Bundle: Teach Imitation, Play and More with these Resources

Information: lessons, social skills, curriculum, life skills, play

When it comes to supporting our students with autism, finding the right resources to enhance... Read the full post >>

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Teaching the Alphabet with Sign Language Plus Cut and Paste Activities

You arrive to the school building. You haven’t got out of your car yet because you must finish... Read the full post >>

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CVC Word Worksheets for Students with Autism: A Specialized Worksheet Series

Information: autism, work tasks, phonics

Teaching CVC (Consonant-Vowel-Consonant) words is hard to do in a lot of self-contained... Read the full post >>

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Phonemic Awareness Printables for Young Learners with Autism

Information: autism, lessons, curriculum, phonics

I can remember a time when we had to make everything our special needs students needed. If you... Read the full post >>

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Spiral Social Skills Homework for Students with Autism: A Guide for Teachers

Information: distance learning, work tasks, social skills, self help skills, life skills

As educators, we are constantly seeking effective resources to enhance the learning experience of... Read the full post >>

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Our Interactive Social Skills Binder for Students with Autism

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Have you used any adapted binders in your classroom this year? They are such a valuable and... Read the full post >>

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