Friday, June 29, 2012

How to Have a Sensory-Friendly Fourth of July

Tips from the Autism Society of America: http://www.autism-society.org/news/tips-for-families-and-1.html

Thursday, June 28, 2012

Pool Safety Games and Activities for Kids

Over the next couple of weeks, we'll be featuring summer activities as well as safety resources. Here's the first.

A collection of videos, games, and activities to teach pool safety to children: http://www.poolsafely.gov/parents-families/for-kids/

Monday, June 25, 2012

What to Expect on the Fourth of July


A social skill story about what families may do on the Fourth of July such as having a picnic or watching fireworks. http://www.positivelyautism.com/downloads/4thofJulysocialskillstory.pdf

View the rest of our Fourth of July activities here: http://www.positivelyautism.com/free/unit_fourthofjuly.html

Thursday, June 21, 2012

Sunny/Rainy Weather Songs and Stories


Visit Positively Autism's weather activity page for vocabulary flash cards, train stories, songs, and games about sunny and rainy weather!

http://www.positivelyautism.com/free/unit_weather.html

Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Paula Kluth Contest


Dr. Paula Kluth, a specialist on autism and inclusive education, is offering a giveaway of a laminated strategy card with ideas to support literacy in the inclusive classroom. Visit her website to enter. The deadline is June 24th.

http://www.paulakluth.com/2012/06/20/new-laminated-card-literacy-instruction-for-inclusive-classrooms/

Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Family Resource Kits

A listing of the toolkits available from Autism Speaks on topics such as going to the dentist, sleep issues, and medication.

http://www.positivelyautism.com/free/13toolkits.html

Friday, June 15, 2012

Special Needs Movie Screenings

Madagascar
Date: Saturday, June 16
Time: 11 AM
Location: Studio Movie Grill
More Info: http://www.studiomoviegrill.com/BodyGraphic.aspx?ID=203
Children's tickets are free, adults pay $5.

Madagascar
Date: Saturday, June 16
Time: 10 AM
Location: AMC
More Info: http://www.autism-society.org/get-involved/events/sensory-friendly-films/
I think tickets are regular price for this theater.

Thursday, June 7, 2012

Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Intro to Autism Tutorial

A free online tutorial that provides information about autism and includes strategies for both parents and teachers. From PositivelyAutism.com.

http://www.positivelyautism.com/autism/

Monday, June 4, 2012