Autism Speech Therapist
As we navigate this unprecedented time in our lives right now, I’m sure children have so much swirling around in their heads. Their routines are being changed and they are witnessing some stress and anxiety by the adults around them. I wanted to share a simple social story I made for children. Please share with anyone you would like. Stay… Read More
Enjoy this FREE St. Patrick’s Day themed resource. It includes two errorless file folders to print and use with students. Click here for the free file folders Click here for google drive version
Friends, I had to share the cutest spring file folder that I found on www.totschooling.net. It’s adorable! I printed it and put it together…I love it! It’s a freebie, so I wanted to share it with all of you. Enjoy! Click here for Bees & Flowers File Folder
Leap Day Freebie! I love making these simple one step directions activities. They have minimal distractions and are great for kids just learning to point out vocabulary in a picture scene. I hope you like it! 💗 Tara Click here to download Click here for Turkish version
Hey everyone! I really wanted to share something that has worked like MAGIC for me in my speech therapy sessions with my little ones with autism. Given the nature of autism and the high level of echolalia, it can be hard to teach one step directions. A typical session can go like this: Me- “Touch your ears” Student- “your ears”,… Read More
Hi teachers of little learners! I wanted to throw this idea out there…it’s kind of a “chicken or the egg” sort of thought. With young children with autism and other special needs, what comes first… delayed communication, reduced self regulation or maladaptive behavior? I have always maintained that “behavior is communication”. It doesn’t matter if a child is engaging in… Read More
