Autism resources for pre-service teachers and parents
I got to meet Temple!!! Getting the chance to watch Dr. Temple Grandin talk has been a career long dream of mine! When I started working with children with autism back in 1997, her book “Thinking in Pictures” was one of my first introductions to autism. Dr. Grandin was one of the first individuals […]
Social Stories are another great visual support and intervention for students who experience Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Visual supports are valuable in helping students structure and understand communication and social interactions. Social Stories were developed by Carol Gray in 1995 as a way to teach children with ASD how to read the intricacies of the […]
Please check out my youtube video where I share a first/then picture schedule. Also, download one here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/First-Then-Schedule-5432156 In a previous post, I shared about picture schedules for children with autism Visual Support : Picture Schedule For Students With Autism. Picture schedules provide supports for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) which are part of the […]
→Self-Reflection: Why is self-reflection so important in teaching? when we teach we learn about what works and what doesn’t work by using self-reflection. Teach a lesson, a day, a week and look back and take the time to examine what worked well, and what didn’t work. Here are some questions to ask: How did the […]
Benefits of independent work systems: Independent work systems are evidence-based practice for students with autism, but they are very helpful for any child who needs some structure to be able to work on his or her own. My son who started Kindergarten, now has homework so I set up a structured work system so he has […]
What is the DSM-V? The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (fifth edition) which was just revised in 2013 and written by the American Psychiatric Association. The diagnostic criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has been modified based on the research literature and clinical experience in the 19 years since the DSM-IV was published in […]
I went to a great local training where Dr. Ashley Brimager, a clinical psychologist shared some tips for creating success at dinner time. She referenced support strategies from Dr. Marsha Linehan who created Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Check out more about DBT here: DBT therapy Information . Long Term Goal: The goal is for children to learn […]
Download a free infographic reminder of the top 5 ways to support students with autism here…https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/How-to-support-students-with-autism-during-classroom-transitions-infographic-4836029 Transitions are when a student moves from one activity to another in the classroom. Going from small group work time to large group work, lining up for lunch, going home and going to P.E. are all examples of transitions. […]
