Autism Speech Therapist
What Is Video Modeling For Autism? Video modeling is an effective strategy for autistic students. Research has shown that autism and video modeling can help with teaching new skills or routines. Personally, I’ve seen it improve routines and skills at the preschool level. I have a student who has a hard time with the transition from the playground to the… Read More
What’s the story behind Fancy Like – that song Matt loves?! I’ve known Matt since he was in first grade. He’s always been a fun-loving and charismatic guy. Matt may face some challenges in life, but his exuberance and zest for life are what stand out most. How It Started For the past year, Walker Haye’s song Fancy Like has… Read More
This free Keeping Clothes On story is a tool to help you at home or school. Some children with autism and other disabilities, do not yet understand the concept of keeping clothes on at school. Maybe they have sensory differences, and clothes are uncomfortable. Many times, their bodies are dysregulated. It is important to meet as a team to try… Read More
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
