Social Script Fading

A description of how to teach using social script fading from the Council for Exceptional Children.

http://www.tooloftheweek.org/2012/06/social-script-fading.html

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Restraint and Seclusion Brochure

A helpful resource from the National Autism Association. It includes tips for parents, students, and educators on safe and ethical use of physical restraint procedures.

http://www.autismsafety.org/pdfs/NAA%20Restraint%20Brochure.pdf

Friendship Cards: 24 Social Skill Prompts

A great resource for older/more verbal kids learning social skills. http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/FREE-Friendship-Cards-24-Social-Skill-Prompts

Positively Autism also has a store on Teachers Pay Teachers! Please follow our store and rate our free game!

Activities for Summer Break

A tip sheet on making the most of summer learning opportunities. From Sandbox Learning. http://www.sandbox-learning.com/FileLib/Activities_for_Summer_Break.pdf

Don't forget about the summer stories, songs and activities from Positively Autism! http://www.positivelyautism.com/free/unit_summer.html

Rethink Autism Webinar: Increasing Peer Interaction

Increasing Peer Interaction with Dr. Bridget A.Taylor
July 25th, 6pm EDT / 5pm CDT

In this webinar, we will discuss:
Research-based interventions to increase peer interactions
Skills to target to improve peer relationships
Strategies to make play dates more effective

Register now: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/278077938

This webinar is free and open to everyone!

Enter to Win a Laminator

School Specialty is having a contest to win a personal laminator. Deadline is July 25. There's more info on their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/SchoolSpecialty

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Upcoming Sensory Friendly Films

Sensory Friendly Films
Ice Age: Continental Drift
July 21
10 a.m. local time 
Find a Participating Theater: http://www.autism-society.org/get-involved/events/sensory-friendly-films/
Tickets are $4-6 depending on location and can be purchased on the day of the event.

Studio Movie Grill Special Needs Screening
Ice Age: Continental Drift
11:00 AM
Find a Theater: http://www.studiomoviegrill.com/BodyGraphic.aspx?ID=203
Special needs children and their siblings are free. All other tickets are $5.

Free Social Story Book w/Purchase

This week, Natural Learning Concept is offering a free social story book with all orders over $35. View this offer, as well as their other weekly special here: http://www.nlconcepts.com/weekly-sale.html

Travis the Train Goes on a Summer Picnic

Reposting one of my favorite Travis the Train stories. A picnic theme vocabulary story from Positively Autism: http://www.positivelyautism.com/downloads/SummerPicnic_TrainStory.pdf

Swimming Pool Safety Story

A photo-illustrated guide to pool safety rules for kids. http://www.positivelyautism.com/downloads/socialstory_poolsafety.pdf

Find more summer activities and resources from Positively Autism here: http://www.positivelyautism.com/free/unit_summer.html

Helping Children Stay Organized at Home (Home Visuals)

Perfect for summer when our kids are home! Here are some tips from Sandbox Learning about keeping your children organized using visual supports. http://www.sandbox-learning.com/FileLib/Helping_Children_Stay_Organized_at_Home.pdf

Keep the kids busy this summer!

Safety Tips for Portable Pools

English: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/367.pdf

Spanish: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/spanish/367s.pdf

Buy 4 Sandbox Learning Stories, Get 1 Free

Sandbox Learning is offering a one-time, 3 day only promotion. Buy 4 stories and Get 1 FREE! Don't miss out on this great opportunity. To take advantage of the promotion:

To take advantage of the sale:

1. Go to http://www.sandbox-learning.com/
2. Click on the Products tab under Shop Sandbox
3. Add five or more stories to your cart
4. Check out as you normally would
5. See the savings!

Please feel free to email us at support@sandbox-learning.com with any questions. This sale applies only to online purchases processed before 9 am EST on Friday, July 13th.

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The Social Skills Picture Book Teaching play, emotion, and communication to children with autism

Sunspotter Solar Telescope Contest

Frey Scientific is giving away a sunspotter solar telescope. The contest ends July 30. Please see this page for more info: http://freyscientific.wordpress.com/2012/07/02/july-giveaway-you-could-win-a-sunspotter-solar-telescope/

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The Everything Kids' Astronomy Book: Blast into outer space with steller facts, integalatic trivia, and out-of-this-world puzzles

Pool Safety Brochure

A quick printable brochure listing ways to keep pools safe for kids: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/360.pdf

Also available in Spanish: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/360s.pdf

Free Educational Apps

The educational website, Cullen's ABCs is offering all of their iPad and iPhone apps for free until July 31st! They have apps for numbers, counting, and songs. http://cullensabcs.com/category/iphone-apps/

Check out Positively Autism's list of apps for children with autism! http://www.positivelyautism.com/apps.html

Safety Tips for Pool Owners

Help make sure your pool is safe with these tips from PoolSafety.gov: http://www.poolsafely.gov/parents-families/simple-steps-save-lives/

Tips for a Healthy and Happy Summer

Some tips and resources from Autism Speaks on topics such as fitness, play, nutrition, and a national park access pass for children with autism. http://www.autismspeaks.org/family-services/health-and-wellness/summer

Check out Positively Autism's collection of summer stories and activities!

Summer Activities: http://www.positivelyautism.com/free/unit_summer.html
Fourth of July Activities: http://www.positivelyautism.com/free/unit_fourthofjuly.html