Research-based academic strategies to teach students on the autism spectrum
A Definition of Autism and Related Diagnoses (Asperger’s Change in DSM Discussed)
Find out about the difference between autism and asperger’s and the characteristics of autism spectrum disorder.
Sample After-School Visual Schedule for Kids with Sensory Needs or Impulsive/Hyperactive Behaviors
Sample after school visual schedule for children with autism or ADHD
9 Methods to Teach Toileting to Individuals on the Autism Spectrum (and to those with other developmental disabilities)
Research-based strategies to help someone on the autism spectrum become independent in using the toilet.
Research-Based Program Helps Students with Learning Difficulties Improve Basic Reading and Comprehension Skills
This comprehensive research-based program (Corrective Reading) has been found to be effective for students with learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, and autism spectrum disorder.
Individual on the Autism Spectrum Shares Perspective About Stimming, Sensory Overload & More!
The information below is posted with permission from an anonymous individual on the autism spectrum! We would love more than anything to credit the author by name; however, he/she requested anonymity! “Do you remember the moment you first heard the word autism? I do. It was February 3, 2004. That was when my mother decided to tell me I was …
10 Great Books to Teach Social Skills to Children
best social skills books for kids
5 Best Selling Oral-Motor Sensory Toys of 2019
Many school-aged children with learning and behavioral needs, have benefited from the use of a therapeutic tool known as a “chewy” and similar oral-motor sensory tools. A “chewy” is a cylinder-shaped piece of rubber tubing, which is placed in the mouth and sucked or chewed on. When a child utilizes a sensory tool like a “chewy,” it appears to have …
National Autism Resources Carries Over 1400 Therapeutic Tools for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum
National Autism Resources, also known as NationalAutismResources.com, provides cost-effective, research-based therapeutic tools that meet the needs of people on the autism spectrum across their lifespan. NationalAutismResources.com provides school districts, hospitals, therapy centers, family members, and individuals of the autism community with effective tools that improve the independence and quality of life for people on the autism spectrum. For instance, NationalAutismResources.com carries …
Signs of Autism in Children and Steps for Parents to Take
This article gives information about what to look for to determine if your child is showing signs of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Also discussed are the next steps to take if you are concerned that your child may be exhibiting symptoms of ASD. The reason autism is considered to be on a spectrum is because autism affects people in different …
I Am Going to the Dentist (A Story to Prepare Children for Dental Appointments)
Below you will find a social story about going to the dentist, to help children prepare for check-ups/appointments. Social stories are a research-based tool used to help children prepare for real-life events. They can help ease anxiety or set expectations for behavior in certain situations. Social stories are often used for children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), anxiety disorders, or for any child that …
How to Set Up the Classroom for Students with Autism and ADHD
This article gives a number of strategies that you can use in the classroom (or at home) to create a physical environment that helps meet the educational and behavioral needs of individuals with autism or ADHD. Very young children or children who have trouble understanding language would also benefit from some of these strategies. Every person is a unique individual, so in a group situation …
6 Types of Materials and Resources for Autism Parents and Educators
1) Free Social Stories Social stories are a research-based method used to help children prepare for real-life events. They can help ease anxiety or set expectations for behavior in a certain situation. Here are four social stories on the following topics: behavior in school, behavior in a restaurant, preparing for a doctor’s appointment, and accepting the word no. All About Going …
12 Ways Schools Can Support Children on the Autism Spectrum
As a behavior specialist and school psychologist, I often hear parents of children on the autism spectrum asking what support schools can provide for their child. Children with autism often have an Individualized Education Program (IEP) in school to enable them to have specific goals, accommodations, and modifications; however, some parents may be unsure of what should actually be put in …
8 Key Things I Learned Raising a Child on the Autism Spectrum: Tips from a Psychologist
This guest post is from Anne K. Ross, the pen name for an award-winning writer and school psychologist with three decades of experience working in public schools in Northern California. Anne is the mother of two young adult sons; her oldest has Asperger’s. She is the author of the new book Beyond Rain Man, which has received rave reviews. I have …
Find Out Why I Tried These Visual/Hands-On Activities with My Students on the Autism Spectrum
Working with children and adults on the autism spectrum for over 19 years, I have noticed a trend in the learning style of many of my students. They often do best with academic tasks that incorporate visual structure, have a clear beginning and ending, and have a reduced amount of visual clutter. Research supports the theory that building visual structure into tasks is an effective approach to …
15 Behavior Strategies for Children on the Autism Spectrum
Versión en Español In this article you will find 15 supportive behavior strategies for children on the autism spectrum (some strategies can be used with adults as well). Many of the strategies can also be used to help children without autism who have challenging behaviors. When caring for or working with a child with autism, a parent, teacher, or other adult may become …
Find Out How to Protect Children with Autism Who May Wander Away
http://nationalautismassociation.org/docs/BigRedSafetyToolkit.pdfMany parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) report that their children often place themselves in danger by wandering off, or “eloping.” Adults with autism are also at risk; as well as individuals with intellectual disabilities or Alzheimers. Individuals who have not wandered off before may still be at risk. According to a study “Occurrence and Family Impact of Elopement in …