Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Train Theme Pattern Online Game

Here's a Mickey Mouse train-themed pattern making game. This game is fun because it has a train theme, and helps children practice patterns in a way that seems good for visual learners. Love it! http://disney.go.com/disneyjunior/mickey-mouse-clubhouse/mickey-mouse-clubhouse-games/choo-choo-express-1800766

More train fun from Amazon.com!

Friday, January 18, 2013

Autism Tutorial for Teachers and Families

Are you a parent with a child recently diagnosed with autism? Is your child's teacher new to Autism? Do you need to explain autism to a family member? Check out Positively Autism's online "Intro to Autism" online tutorial with helpful strategies for parents and for the classroom. http://positivelyautism.com/autism/

Some of Positively Autism's favorite Autism books:

Thursday, January 17, 2013

Train-Theme Shapes Book: Travis the Train Delivers Shapes

A fun train-theme story for learning shapes featuring our popular "Travis the Train" character. My students enjoy viewing it online, but you can print the pages as well. http://www.positivelyautism.com/downloads/Shapes_StoryTrain.pdf


Reducing Problem Behavior Online Class
April 1, 2013 - June 23, 2013

Join this class and receive support and training to implement effective strategies for reducing problem behaviors, improving communication, and increasing positive behavior in your home or classroom. Using helpful and research-based strategies, Dr. Thompson's "Freedom from Meltdowns" also covers topics such as preventing meltdown escalation, preventing meltdowns in public, Functional Behavioral Assessment, and self-injurious behaviors.

This class includes a copy of Dr. Thompson's book and individual support in creating a behavior plan from Positively Autism Founder Nicole Caldwell, M.Ed.


Early Registration (February 1 - 28): $249

Regular Registration (March 1 - 22): $299

Group Registration (4 or more registrations, February 1 - March 22): $199 each.

Click here to register.

What are people saying about this class?
"I would like to thank Nicole and Positively Autism for offering this online course “Reducing Problem Behaviours”. The course offers an individualized and positive approach in reducing problem behaviours for the people we work with. I enjoyed the course content, having access to up to date information and tools and the discussions with many people working in the field." - Sharon

"Reducing Problem Behavior is a course that everyone working or living with individuals who exhibit problem behavior should take. It is beneficial to those who are familiar with Behavior intervention Plans as a refresher." - Sheila

Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Train-Theme Color Book: "Travis the Train Learns Colors"

A fun train-theme story for learning colors featuring our popular "Travis the Train" character. My students enjoy viewing it online, but you can print the pages as well. http://www.positivelyautism.com/downloads/Colors_StoryTrain.pdf


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Monday, January 14, 2013

Make Flash Cards Fun with a Train Theme!

Check out Positively Autism's ideas for reading flash cards with a train theme. I used these ideas with students who had a very difficult time with focusing on academic activities, and they loved it! It really increased their focus for the tasks.
http://www.positivelyautism.com/downloads/TrainReadingFlashcardFun.pdf

Find more of our train-themed learning activities here: http://www.positivelyautism.com/free/2free_academic.html

Friday, January 11, 2013

Snowman Describing Game

This game may be played as a memory game or go fish. Use for the following:
/sn/ practice
using adjectives
asking questions
complex phrases
details

Snowman Directions
Snowman1
Snowman2
Snowman3
Snowman4
Snowman5