Self-Recording Data Sheet

Used for teaching students to track and manage their own behavior. Despite the name, it doesn't take data for you. :) For information on how to use, please read the latest free issue of Positively Autism at http://www.positivelyautism.com/volume5issue4/

Self-Recording Data Sheet: http://www.positivelyautism.com/downloads/selfrecordingsheet.doc

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Cat in the Hat Game

A great online game from PBS Kids! This game has very clear instructions and visual cues. My son tried it out yesterday, and loved it!
http://pbskids.org/catinthehat/games/now-you-see-me.html

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Free Book! Educating Children with Autism

This book, Educating Children with Autism, by the Committee on Educational Interventions for Children with Autism of the National Research Council, is free to read online. You also have the option of purchasing a hard copy of the book.

This link is to the table of contents (click each topic to read that section of the book): http://www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=10017#toc

General info about the book is here: http://www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=10017

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Reinforcer Assessment Grid

An easy form (with instructions) for conducting a reinforcer assessment, an important step in ABA-based programs.

http://www.jimwrightonline.com/pdfdocs/rftassessment1.pdf

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Sample Job Application

A form you can use for practice with the job application process.

http://www.quintcareers.com/employment_application.pdf

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Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers (M-CHAT) Form

A screening tool that should be discussed with your doctor or other medical professional.

http://www.dbpeds.org/articles/detail.cfm?TextID=466

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Shape Flash Cards

A set of flash cards with a wide variety of shapes.

http://www.mousetrial.com/freestuff/shapes_flash_cards.pdf

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Online Stopwatch

I use this free tool very frequently in my teaching. It allows you to time various behaviors, activities, etc. It's really easy to use.

http://www.online-stopwatch.com/

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Sensory Friendly Movie - Free Child's Ticket

I'm not sure of the other locations of this offer, but here are the details with a link for more information. Visit the link to see which other theaters are playing this screening.
"They're back! The special needs screenings at Studio Movie Grill, brought to you by Children's Variety. Kids can wiggle and be themselves, and the volume is turned down for sensitive ears.
Children are free, adults are regular price.

Details are here:
http://www.studiomoviegrill.com/
You have to then click on Family Fun at the bottom, and then click on Special Needs Screening.
Event Details
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What: Studio Movie Grill Special Screening of "Alpha & Omega"
Who: Greater Lewisville Special Education PTSA
When: Sat Sep 25, 2010, 11 am - 1 pm CDT
Where: Studio Movie Grill
1600 S. Stemmons Freeway, Lewisville, TX"


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Win a "Worm Chair"

A contest from Fun and Function. Here's their description of the chair: "Sit still? Or do children learn better when they can move in their chairs? Definitely, according to an ongoing study conducted by bObles in Europe.  Children with ADHD show the greatest benefit in terms of focus and productivity, and typically developing children also learn more productively.  The Worm chair was first developed in Denmark, based on a feedback from a school teacher who teaches children with special needs."

Enter here: http://networkedblogs.com/7Zq0J

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Autism and Wandering Brochure

Printable brochure from the National Autism Association that includes prevention, safety tips, and resources.

http://www.nationalautismassociation.org/pdf/autism_wandering_FULL%20SHEET%20BROCHURE.pdf

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File Folder Game - Shape Matching

Make your own file folder game. Great for all kids, but specifically designed for students with autism.

http://www.positivelyautism.com/downloads/foldergame_shapematching.pdf

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Guide to Communication Milestones

A guide from LinguiSystems for speech pathologists (or any parent or teacher, I'd say) on developmental milestones for speech-sound acquisition, speech intelligibility, pragmatics (social use of language), vocabulary, etc.

http://www.linguisystems.com/pdf/Milestonesguide.pdf

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Learn to Count Online Game

An online game for parents (or teachers) and children to do together. Great, consistant visuals!

http://www.jacobslessons.com/learningnumbers.htm

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Positive Behavioral Intervention Plan Planning Form

Used to develop a behavior intervention plan based on positive behavior supports.

http://cecp.air.org/fba/problembehavior3/appendixb.htm

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Create Online Flashcards

Create your own free, customized online flash cards. This is a really fun program that I've used in a classroom as a "learning station" that the students can use are part of a unit we are studying. Great for home intervention or homeschool programs too!

http://www.flashcardmachine.com/

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ABA Data Sheet

A printable data sheet for ABA programs. Each "box" represents one discrete trial or one opportunity for a response.

PDF: http://www.positivelyautism.com/downloads/datasheet_dtt_template.pdf

Excel: http://www.positivelyautism.com/downloads/datasheet_template.xls

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Free Laminating!

From September 6 - 11, Mardel stores are offering free laminating, up to 25 feet. As a teacher, I am constantly laminating picture cards, token boards, visual schedules, etc, so I'm pretty excited about this!

Here is a link with more information: http://www.mardel.com/laminationemail090610.aspx

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"Dotted Line" Drawing Exercises

"Twelve workcards of varying levels of diffculty for doing 'draw on the dotted line' type exercises. There's also a page of suggested teaching techniques including our crafty "silicone sealant" method of encouraging independent use of the pen." (Description provided by MouseTrial.com)

http://www.mousetrial.com/freestuff/drawing_exercises.pdf

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Feelings Masks

Make your own happy, sad, silly, madand frustrated masks. From NoteAbilities.

http://www.noteabilities.com/downloads/masks.pdf

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Autism Handbook for Teachers

Autism Handbook for Teachers - Parents fill this out with information about your child and give it to your child's teachers.

http://www.feat.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=NmPYbIMPdMA%3d&tabid=109&mid=491

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