Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Clean Up Social Story

A social story about cleaning up toys when playtime is over. From Florida Region 2.

http://region2library.org/DATA/Social%20Stories/My%20Cleanup%20Book.pdf

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

"My Day at School" Book

A book to help students share with their parents what they did at school. Students, perhaps with assistance from their teachers, complete the book about their school day. From Florida Region 2.

http://region2library.org/DATA/Social%20Stories/My%20Day%20at%20School.pdf

Thursday, August 25, 2011

Sensory Friendly Movie Screening - August 27

Spy Kids 4: All the Time in the World
Date: August 27
Time: 10 a.m. local time

Location: AMC Theatres
Find a theatre: http://www.autism-society.org/get-involved/events/sensory-friendly-films/#theatres
More information: http://www.autism-society.org/get-involved/events/sensory-friendly-films/

Please note that these screenings are not always free.

Monday, August 22, 2011

TapToTalk Nook App

There's a new communication app for the Barnes and Noble Nook, and it has a free trial version.

http://search.barnesandnoble.com/TapToTalk/Assistyx-LLC/e/2940043350275/

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TapToTalk
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Thursday, August 18, 2011

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Friday, August 12, 2011

"Questions to Ask Parents" Form

A form that teachers can use to obtain information about a student with autism at the beginning of a school year. On this form, parents provide information about their child's likes and interests, sensory sensitivities, communication, and more. It also includes a daily or weekly home-to-school communication note.

http://www.researchautism.org/educators/worksheets/Questions%20to%20Ask%20Parents.pdf

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Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Social Story: Different People Take Me To School

A short story about how mom or dad can take a child to school. It also includes a blank space where you can put in another picture if an additional person takes the child to school. From Florida Region 2.

http://region2library.org/DATA/Social%20Stories/going%20to%20school.pdf

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