Autism Speech Therapist
What Is Co-Regulation? Co-regulation is defined as warm and responsive interactions that provide the support, coaching, and modeling children need to “understand, express, and modulate their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors” (Murray et al. 2015). We hear a lot about self-regulation, but often miss the important developmental stage of co-regulation. In fact, there is not a lot of information out there about co-regulation… 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
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“How did you make a communication board playground sign?”. That is a question I’ve gotten asked a lot. In the spring of 2018, I was sitting at the hospital with my dad. He was very sick, and I wanted to be there to keep a close eye on him. I spent a lot of time scrolling on Facebook that night…. Read More
Have you been looking for a “wearing shoes” social story for your classroom? Many times, autistic children have sensory differences that make them extra sensitive to touch. This includes shoes. Unfortunately, as educators, it can be out of our hands when it comes to deciding if going sock-foot is an option. When I was working at the elementary level, I… Read More
Do any of your students have a tough time with the transition to the bus or car at the end of the school day? If so, these little stories and visual supports are for you! I’ve gotten quite a few requests for a story like this, and I’ve definitely needed it myself on several occasions. I wanted to put this… Read More
