Inform yourself about curriculum strategies and classroom management for students with different learning needs. We have resources on everything you need to know about teaching special needs students effectively. You'll find information for teaching students with ADHD, Autism, Asperger's, Giftedness, and Handicaps. We'll help you figure out ways to create an inclusive classroom, adapt and supplement your classroom materials, make assessment accommodations, and provide you with other useful tips.
This collection of visual supports and other resources provides examples of various strategies that can be used to support students on the autism spectrum, as well as others with and without disabilities. Some of these visuals have also been used as part of a school's Response to Intervention (RTI) or as part of School-wide Positive Behavior Supports (PBIS). Many of the visuals can also be used with families to assist their son/daughter at home. Others may benefit adults on the spectrum, as well.
Independent workboxes are kind of the meat of my AU classroom. During workbox time, I can observe whether my students have truly mastered skills like I think they have and it gives my students the opportunity to gain some independence with following a system/to-do list without any teacher guidance or prompting.
"The purpose of the NJC is to advocate for individuals with significant communication support needs resulting from intellectual disability, that may coexist with autism, sensory and/or motor limitation."
File Folder Heaven was created by a Special Education teacher, for teachers, parents and all people working with preschoolers, early elementary students and students with Autism and other disabilities. File Folder Heaven offers a wide variety of printable file folder games, adapted books, preschool activities and Autism tasks. These activities provide children with hands-on opportunities to practice basic reading, math, science, social studies and cognitive skills
Cindy's web site is one of the web's most popular destinations for resources for people who work with individuals with autism. Full of resources and links.
"Video Modeling is a visual teaching method that occurs by watching a video of someone modeling a targeted behavior or skill and then imitating the behavior/skill watched."
" A collection of resources for implementing Video Modeling with students with Autism SD and other disabilities. Video Modeling is an Evidence Based Practice."
"Here you'll find a variety of guided activities with supporting tools to help enhance kids' playtime experiences. Each activity was created with specially selected Hasbro toys and games. The activities are available in both print and video form, and are categorized into 3 levels"