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My life on the autism spectrum: Interview with Marcus

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It is important for me as an autism specialist and neurotypical person to understand and share the first-person experience of (actually) autistic people.

Marcus shared what his life is like as a college student with autism and what life was like for him growing up autistic. He is a great role model to our young students and children on the spectrum. Thank you Marcus for taking the time with me and sharing your experiences.

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If you are interested in being interviewed and sharing your experience on the autism spectrum please email me at sarahrazzano@yahoo.com

The Incredible 5-point Scale for Social Emotional Check-In & Free Superhero Five-Point Scale

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The incredible 5-point scale for social emotional check-in and support

All people live with some level of stress and anxiety but when anxiety gets in the way of daily functioning in school, it becomes a problem. The incredible 5-point-scale for social emotional check-in is a tool to support all students when their anxiety gets too big.

Free download of a 5-point scale with a Superhero theme!

Thank you Chris N. from my Fall 2021 behavior class for your willingness to share this great social emotional resource with all of us!

Click the link below to access the free superhero 5-point scale…

free 5- point scale download

Please watch this mini-video tutorial on the 5-point scale…

Who created the incredible 5 point scale?

Kari Dunn Buron created the incredible 5 point scale. Here is a link to the website to find all of her products. https://www.5pointscale.com.

Thanks for being an inclusive educator!

With gratitude, Sarah

How do I know if my young child/student has autism?

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Early signs of autism

This video will explore: Early signs of Autism within developmental domains (social, communication and behavior) An example of a widely used early autism screener http://www.m-chat.org Why some children slip through the cracks and don’t get a diagnosis early Who the “first responders” are to autism diagnosis Thank you for watching and for being an inclusive educator!

Check out the video I created for my class.

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Sleep problems and Autism Spectrum Disorder with Sleep Protocol for parents

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A child who has difficulties going to bed, falling asleep, staying asleep, can make night time a horrible ordeal!

Night waking and challenges in falling asleep are common in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). I have used the textbook A Work in Progress as a reference to share a sleep protocol to help children and their families.

The protocol consists of 4 steps:

Download the full slide deck that teaches the four step sleep protocol. There is also a visual bedtime routine picture schedule at the end of the slide deck that can be used at home.

Link to the slide deck

References: Leaf, R. B., & McEachin, J. (1999). A work in progress: Behavior management strategies and a curriculum for intensive behavioral treatment of autism. New York: DRL Books.

Lessonpix used to create the bedtime routine.

SPED support strategies

4 FREE digital downloads for SPED Inclusion Supports

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As I wrap up a term teaching SPED inclusion strategies, I wanted to share and showcase a few free resources that some of my wonderful college students created to promote SPED inclusion in their future classrooms. They have given permission to share these resources for FREE so teachers everywhere can have access to them!

IEP snapshot

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/IEP-Snapshot-FREE-6723498

SPED individual student information one page profile

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/SPED-Individual-Student-Information-One-Page-Profile-FREE-6714055

Uncode the Jargon Free Infographic

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Uncode-the-Jargon-FREE-infographic-6654198

Five Main Components of the IEP

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/5-main-components-of-the-IEP-infographic-FREE-6591650

Thank you to the students Nick, Emily, Miguel and Raelyn for giving permission to share these digital downloads as free resources so many teachers and special educators can use them!

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Sarah

5 main components of the IEP

5 parts of the IEP

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5 parts of the IEP

I created this video for pre-service teachers who are new to the IEP process. It can also be beneficial for parents who are also new to the process.

Thanks for watching and for being an inclusive educator,

Sarah

*infographic created by current Masters student Nick Maytanes 

He has given permission to allow all teachers to download a free copy here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/5-main-components-of-the-IEP-infographic-6591650

Parents as change makers in the history of special education inclusion.

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On this MLK weekend, I would like to honor the heros of inclusion and the work parents have done. Tireless effort over the years have created change and much of the credit is due to families of students with special needs. If you are a parent of a child with special needs you are my hero! Please watch this brief history of special education which started with exclusion and ends with inclusion. Lets keep advocating on behalf of our most precious and valuable students and know how far we have come!

See video for details:

Respectfully,

Sarah

How to give constructive input in the IEP process: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Parent-Input-form-for-the-IEP-meeting-4864867

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Support for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder in English Language Arts (ELA)

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Student learning to write

Video Lecture on Supporting Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder in English Language Arts (ELA)

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