Autism Speech Therapist
How Do I Sign Up For the Free Autism Webinar? Simply click here to choose a date to attend the free autism visual supports webinar live! For those attending live, you will walk away with this brand new visual support to put on a ring or lanyard. Use it to visually cue children when out and about at school, home,… Read More
Are you the mama or educator working with a girl with autism? Should any of the visual supports or strategies be different for autistic girls? It’s such a good question! Autistic girls tend to go unidentified or are identified much later than boys. This is partly due to the diagnostic criteria mainly being studied and developed on boys. Parents, caregivers,… Read More
Visual sequences are great when they are for a set routine that stays the same every time. Post these in the area where the routine occurs, so that it is consistent and provides predictability. Point to each picture as you talk about each step in the sequence. Brushing Teeth Many times, autistic children have difficulty brushing their teeth. This is… Read More
“Use visual schedules at home”. That is what you hear from your child’s special education teacher, speech/language pathologist, or other professionals. You may have read about visual schedules and visual supports, but aren’t sure where to start. These 3 tips will help you put things into motion to get going! After that, 3 ways to improve transitions will be addressed…. Read More
I invited a guest blogger to help explain person first vs identity first language when it comes to autism. My guest blogger’s name is Hannah, and she is a young autistic woman. It’s important to me that an autistic individual explain “autistic” vs “person with autism”. For those of us who have been teaching for many years, this terminology is… Read More
When it comes to teaching using autism strategies, visual cue cards are a must! This free set of quick visual cue cards are perfect for young learners, who aren’t processing language effectively. They need visuals to help them process what is happening during their day. This is especially true for transitions or new routines! This free set provides visuals for… Read More
