Who doesn’t love a good seasonal craft?! As a school-based occupational therapist (OT), I LOVE a good craft. Simply Special Ed has so many adorable, easy-to-use and super engaging visual crafts that I love to use. They are especially engaging and motivating for my students in self-contained classrooms. I love how easy they are to […]
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Most self-contained classroom schedules include calendar time. It is a time when students practice the functional skill of reading a calendar and making connections with the real world. This is also a great time to introduce math skills! In this blog post, I share how I teach calendar math in a self-contained classroom. What is […]
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Choosing the best field trips for your self-contained classroom can seem daunting. For your convenience, I have compiled a list of 10 field trips that work for self-contained classrooms! Please keep in mind your students’ goals, the needed support, and, most importantly, their safety during the trip. 1. Local Park Each fall, my classroom takes […]
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Extended School Year (ESY), aka summer school, can be extremely beneficial for students with special needs. It allows them to continue to follow a daily routine and prevents them from the dreaded “summer slide”. Here are some tips for what content teachers can cover in ESY, as well as how to collect data on student […]
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My students and I LOVE cooking in the classroom! Cooking is an awesome way to give your students some crucial life skills practice. I love watching my students build independence as they follow visual recipes, and it is so fun to see them try new foods! Looking to incorporate this life skill into your classroom? […]
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What do you get a teenager with autism for Christmas or Birthdays? Check out this Ultimate Guide of Gift Ideas for Autistic Teenagers to find the perfect gift!
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I recently had to dismantle a metal bunkbed my husband and I were selling to a consignment store. The frame was held together by a …
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All children need to learn to exercise and to appreciate the importance of exercise and why it needs to be a part of daily life …
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Scientists have discovered the first signs of autism in pregnancy! #autismawareness #autismacceptance #neurodiversity #sciencenews
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Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) has developed many empirically validated techniques to help those with autism communicate more effectively.
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