Autism Speech Therapist
A social story about touching others has been on my “list to make” for a while now. A lot of teachers and parents have requested it. I have a student right now who loves to hug and kiss everyone. I love that he is affectionate. It’s so sweet! However, it’s time to address the topic of consent. This story talks… Read More
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
Object to picture matching activities are so great for little learners! I know that my students are more interested in objects than pictures alone. Giving children something to touch and hold captures their interest, which is great. Step 1 – Finding Objects To Use I always get questions like “where do you find the objects?”. It makes me laugh because… Read More
Download your free Earth Day Activity here, or by clicking the picture below! If you are looking for more emotion activities, check out the Autism Little Learners TpT Store. This link will bring you to all of the emotions/feelings resources. If you use visual supports, be sure to sign up for this free Visual Supports Starter Set. Click the picture to… Read More
Adapted books for special education are a game changer! They can increase engagement and make books and literacy more accessible to all children. What Are Adapted Books? Adapted books is a general term for altering books to make them more accessible to children with disabilities. There are a variety of ways that children’s books can be adapted. For autistic children,… Read More
