2020 - SPED Advisor

Autism Spectrum Disorder Sensory Needs Video Lecture

This video lecture shares support for students with autism and their sensory needs.

Autism Spectrum Disorder and the Secondary Student

By spedadvisorPosted on August 26, 2020January 25, 2021Posted in SPED Support StrategiesTagged ASD secondary, Autism Spectrum Disorder, secondary studentsNo Comments

Autism and the secondary student As a teacher, have you ever noticed there is less information and supports for students with ASD in the secondary age group? Have you wondered what to look out for and how to support students with autism in your secondary class? Do you know why girls with autism present differently […]

UDL and Distance Learning

By spedadvisorPosted on August 21, 2020January 25, 2021Posted in SPED Support StrategiesTagged autism, Distance Learning, Remote Learning, Remote Teaching, UDL, Universal classroom supports, Universal Design for Learning, zoom teachingNo Comments

UDL strategies can be used for all students in your class to minimize barriers and maximize learning opportunities

I have school at my house now: social narrative

By spedadvisorPosted on April 14, 2020January 25, 2021Posted in ParentsTagged autism, autism awareness, social narratives, Social storiesNo Comments

Schools are closed due to the virus and kids are all learning at home. School is being delivered remotely and some kids are having a hard time adapting to this change. Benefit of Social Narratives: Social Narratives aka Social Stories are widely used supports for students who have Autism Spectrum Disorder. All kids can benefit […]