Monday, February 28, 2011

Online Game: Number Train

A fun counting game from Aven's Corner.

http://avenscorner.com/flashgamepage.aspx?gameurl=numbertrain/numbertrain

Friday, February 25, 2011

Positive Behavior Support Plan Template

A template for a behavior intervention plan based on Positive Behavior Supports.

http://specialchildren.about.com/library/miscellaneous/pb_plan_selpa.pdf

Amazon.com recommends...
Parenting With Positive Behavior Support: A Practical Guide to Resolving Your Child's Difficult Behavior
Parenting With Positive Behavior Support: A Practical Guide to Resolving Your Child's Difficult Behavior

Thursday, February 24, 2011

Practice Job Application

I'm working with one of my students on learning to fill out a job application. Here's one of the forms that we are using. I try to practice the skill with a variety of application forms. More applications can be found under the "Employment" label on this website.

Practice Job Application: http://www.ext.colostate.edu/pubs/consumer/job_app.pdf

Amazon.com recommends...
Developing Talents: Careers For Individuals With Asperger Syndrome And High-functioning Autism- Updated, Expanded Edition
Developing Talents: Careers For Individuals With Asperger Syndrome and High-functioning Autism

Monday, February 21, 2011

A Parent's Guide to Assessment

"Life Journey Through Autism: A Parent's Guide to Assessment is intended to remove the mystery surrounding assessment, provide you with a practical understanding of the assessment process, equip you as a parent with the knowledge and confidence to become a key participant in the process, and help you learn to use assessment outcomes to improve services and interventions for your child."

From the Organization for Autism Research, the Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center, Danya International, Inc., and the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism.

http://www.autismcenter.org/documents/assessmentguide.pdf

Amazon.com recommends...
Functional Behavior Assessment for People With Autism: Making Sense of Seemingly Senseless Behavior (Topics in Autism)
Functional Behavior Assessment for People with Autism

Friday, February 18, 2011

Guide to Special Education Apps

From Dawn Villarreal, One Place for Special Needs:

"With over 300,000 apps it's easy to become overwhelmed by the number of app choices. It's also easy to spend a small fortune on a lot of useless apps. As a special needs parent I wanted to get right to the 'good stuff' and figured you did too. Check out our guide that breaks down the best of the apps by skill set so you can easily find and buy apps that most benefit your child. Included are apps for iPad, iPhone, iPod touch and some Android apps."

http://www.oneplaceforspecialneeds.com/main/library_special_needs_apps.html

Thursday, February 17, 2011

Street Safety Activity Page

I just discovered that Do2Learn has a variety of printables and activities to go with their street safety song video. The activities include the video, picture cards, and coloring pages.

http://www.do2learn.com/games/safetygames/activity_sheets/activity_streetsafety.htm

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Special Needs Screening of Gnomeo and Juliet 2/19

Special Needs Screening of Gnomeo and Juliet

Date: Sat., 2/19/2011
Time: 11:00am
Locations: All Studio Movie Grill Locations
Admission: Children with special needs - FREE / Adult: Regular Price Purchased @ the Box Office ONLY
More info: http://www.studiomoviegrill.com/theaters/familyfunimages/variety.html
 
Amazon.com recommends...
Social Story - The Restaurant and the Movies (Now I get it - Social Stories, The restaurant and the movies)
Social Story: The Restaurant and the Movies

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Turn Toy Cars Into Mobile Flash Cards

I had to share this very cool idea from SpecialChildren.About.com. This may be a way to make flash cards for fun and motivating by incorporating a special interest. I'm pretty sure my son will love it!

http://specialchildren.about.com/u/sty/youradviceneeded/learningtools/Turn-Toy-Cars-Into-Mobile-Flash-Cards.htm

Friday, February 11, 2011

Picture Recipe: Valentine Roll-ups

I'm running out of Valentine's Day resources, so here's my last one, a PECS-style picture recipe from Speaking of Speech.

http://www.speakingofspeech.com/uploads/valentinerollups.pdf

Amazon.com recommends...
Biscuit's Valentine's Day
Biscuit's Valentine's Day

Thursday, February 10, 2011

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Sensory Friendly Film - Feb. 12

The next Sensory Friendly Film (not technically free, but a good deal)

Gnomeo & Juliet
February 12
10 a.m. local time

Find a theatre: http://www.autism-society.org/get-involved/events/sensory-friendly-films/

About:
"In order to provide a more accepting and comfortable setting for this unique audience, the movie auditoriums will have their lights brought up and the sound turned down, families will be able to bring in their own gluten-free, casein-free snacks, and no previews or advertisements will be shown before the movie. Additionally, audience members are welcome to get up and dance, walk, shout or sing - in other words, AMC’s “Silence is Golden®” policy will not be enforced unless the safety of the audience is questioned.

Tickets are $4-6 depending on location and can be purchased on the day of the event."

Amazon.com recommends...
Social Story - The Restaurant and the Movies (Now I get it - Social Stories, The restaurant and the movies)

Social Story - The Restaurant and the Movies

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Valentine Heart Match Game

A game from Speaking of Speech to teach turn-taking, matching, and colors.

Directions: http://www.speakingofspeech.com/uploads/HeartMatchDirections.pdf

Game: http://www.speakingofspeech.com/uploads/HeartMatchGame.pdf

Amazon.com recommends...
Clifford's First Valentine's Day
Clifford's First Valentine's Day

Clifford's Valentine's Day
Clifford's Valentine's Day

Monday, February 7, 2011

Valentine's Day Social Story

A brief sample Social Story on Valentine’s Day from Carol Gray’s book, “The New Social Story Book.”

Read the sample Social Story from Google Books

Amazon.com recommends...
The New Social Story Book : Illustrated Edition
(Original Book)

The New Social Story Book, Revised and Expanded 10th Anniversary Edition: Over 150 Social Stories that Teach Everyday Social Skills to Children with Autism or Asperger's Syndrome, and their Peers
(Updated 2010 Edition)

Friday, February 4, 2011

Valentine's Day GF Sugar Cookie Recipe

I'm not sure if this recipe is also casein free, so be sure the check the ingredients if you are GFCF.

http://autismaspergerssyndrome.suite101.com/article.cfm/valentines_day_glutenfree_sugar_cookies

Amazon.com recommends...
Valentine's Day Is.
Valentine's Day Is... by Gail Gibbons

Thursday, February 3, 2011

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Joyful Learning Book Giveaway

I received this link from Paula Kluth, an author and excellent consultant on autism and inclusion. This blog is featuring a contest to win a copy of the book "Joyful Learning: Active and Collaborative Learning in Inclusive Classrooms" by Alice Udvari-Solner and Paula Kluth. I haven't personally read this book, but Dr. Kluth's other books are wonderful resources!

http://jennifersommerness.wordpress.com/2011/01/31/differentiating-instruction-part-1-and-a-joyful-learning-book-giveaway/

Amazon.com recommends...
Joyful Learning: Active and Collaborative Learning in Inclusive Classrooms

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Valentine's Day Resources

I'll be featuring Autism-related Valentine's Day resources on most days throughout the next two weeks. More specific resources are to come, but here's a general guide from SpecialChildren.About.com. It includes a guide to candy and other sweets for special diets.
http://specialchildren.about.com/od/holidays/bb/valentine.htm