Friday, December 30, 2011

Winter Vocabulary Picture Cards

A Microsoft Word document from Kinderfriends. Use for vocabulary development for a winter theme.

http://www.kinderfriends.com/wintervocab.doc

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Thursday, December 29, 2011

Seven Tips to Help a Distracted Child

Helpful tips from Marilyn Wedge of "Psychology Today." I think these are great strategies to incorporate for all kids! Great article.
http://www.mamapedia.com/voices/seven-tips-to-help-a-distracted-child

Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Online Storytime

Barnes and Noble offers an "online storytime" with children's books read aloud along with pictures from the book. My students love these! This might be a fun way to spend some time while the kids are out of school.

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/storytime/index.asp

Monday, December 26, 2011

Gluten-Free Gingerbread Recipes

A wide variety of gluten-free gingerbread recipes (some both GF and CF) compiled by About.com: Special Needs Children. http://specialchildren.about.com/od/glutenfree/a/GFgingerbread.htm

Amazon.com recommends...
The Autism Cookbook: 101 Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free Recipes
The Autism Cookbook: 101 Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free Recipes

Thursday, December 22, 2011

Christmas Social Story/GFCF Gingerbread Recipes

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Christmas Social Story:
A Christmas social story with PECS. Specifically focusing on holiday decorations and the vacation from school. From Special Education Technology British Columbia.

http://www.setbc.org/pictureset/resources/christmas_holidays/christmas_holidays.pdf

GFCF Gingerbread Recipes:
A wide variety of gluten-free gingerbread recipes (some both GF and CF) compiled by About.com: Special Needs Children. http://specialchildren.about.com/od/glutenfree/a/GFgingerbread.htm

Amazon.com recommends...
The Autism Cookbook: 101 Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free Recipes
The Autism Cookbook: 101 Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free Recipes

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Monday, December 19, 2011

Holiday Letters for Relatives


Here's a great holiday letter to send to relatives you will be visiting over the holiday season, written from the perspective of a child on the autism spectrum. Scroll on this page to see the letter:
http://griffinblaise.blogspot.com/2005/12/letter-to-family-and-friends-for.html

Another version of a letter:
A well-written letter explaining how autism may impact a holiday visit with relatives. From Asperger Syndrome & High Functioning Autism Association (AHA) Inc.


View the letter here: http://myemail.constantcontact.com/AHA-Holiday-Letter.html?soid=1103063443362&aid=TFTgO9NX4Kg

Friday, December 16, 2011

Gluten-Free Christmas Menu Ideas

Includes cooking ideas for meat, gravy, pies, stuffing, and more.
http://glutenfreecooking.about.com/b/2010/12/18/gluten-free-christmas-menu-ideas.htm

Amazon.com recommends...
The Autism Mom Cooks Gluten-Free Casein-Free, Traditional Holiday Fare
The Autism Mom Cooks Gluten-Free Casein-Free Traditional Holiday Fare

Thursday, December 15, 2011

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Gluten-Free Christmas Cookie Recipes

Includes sugar cookies, gingerbread, and ginger snaps.

http://specialchildren.about.com/od/foodallergies/qt/glutencookies.htm

Amazon.com recommends...
The Autism Mom Cooks Gluten-Free Casein-Free, Traditional Holiday Fare
The Autism Mom Cooks Gluten-Free Casein-Free Traditional Holiday Fare

Friday, December 9, 2011

Christmas Vocabulary Cards



A set of picture vocabulary cards with Christmas-related words. Use for games or vocabulary instruction. From Slater Software.

http://www.slatersoftware.com/Xmas%20VocabCards.pdf

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Jewish Holiday Downloads

Can be used with the book below. http://www.karben.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=24
 

Nathan Blows Out the Hanukkah Candles
Jacob loves his autistic brother, Nathan, but when Hanukkah comes, Jacob worries that Nathan might embarrass him in front of his new friend. What if Nathan blows out the Hanukkah candles?

Monday, December 5, 2011

Thursday, December 1, 2011