"Getting There Is Half the Fun!" Activities for Kids to Do in the Car

Traveling this weekend? Here are some great tips and ideas on keeping kids entertained during car trips. http://prekandksharing.blogspot.com/2012/07/getting-there-is-half-fun-and-freebie.html

"Going Out to Eat" Tips and Resources

Another great resource from Autism Speaks! On this page, you'll find some great tips and resources, including visual support ideas, for dining out with a child with autism. http://www.autismspeaks.org/family-services/going-out-to-eat

Funding for iPads

A helpful list from the Autism Society that shares different grants and organizations that offer help with funding for iPads. http://www.autism-society.org/news/funding-for-ipads.html

Help Your Child Learn to Tell You About His/Her Day

A video tip from Rethink Autism. http://www.rethinkautism.com/community/news/Story.aspx?ID=676

Contest Giveaway - Maestro Classics 9-CD Collection for Kids

Enter to win a collection of classical music CDs for kids from Living Montessori Now: http://livingmontessorinow.com/2012/08/23/giveaway-maestro-classics-9-cd-collection-for-kids/

School Community Tool Kit

A tool kit to assist members of the school community in understanding and supporting students with autism. From Autism Speaks. http://www.autismspeaks.org/family-services/tool-kits/school-community-tool-kit

Six Tips for Making the Start of School Less Stressful

Many of you have already started back to school, but I just found out about this resource, and I thought I'd pass it along for those of you who haven't. It's a list of tips to help ease the transition back to school. From Sandbox Learning. http://www.sandbox-learning.com/FileLib/Going_Back_to_School.pdf

IEP Guide

A guide to the IEP process from Autism Speaks. http://www.autismspeaks.org/sites/default/files/gp_iep_guide.pdf

A Letter to My Teacher: 15 Things About Me!

From Natural Learning Concepts: "If you're a parent, you're anxious about the new school year and hoping the teacher will notice your child's strengths. If you're a teacher, this is a very busy time of year! And you're excited about getting to know your students. Here is a letter to your child's teacher. It will help your child adjust to a new classroom and make the teacher's life easy too."

http://www.nlconcepts.com/products/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=166_172&products_id=860

Back to School Checklist: Organizing for Success

A great planning guide for teachers. I hope you all have a great school year and thanks for all you do!

http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/article/back-school-checklist-organizing-success?eml=Teachers/e/20120817/facebook///SMO/teachers/article/backtoschoolchecklist/

Staying on Topic (in Conversation)

A lesson from Do2Learn: http://www.do2learn.com/organizationtools/SocialSkillsToolbox/StayingOnTopic.htm

Need a social story for doctor visits? Check out Positively Autism's free resource page.

Responding to Questions

A lesson from Do2Learn: http://www.do2learn.com/organizationtools/SocialSkillsToolbox/RespondingToQuestions.htm

Positively Autism's collection of free social skill teaching stories, songs, and activities!

Back to School Social Story

Here's an article about using a "Back-To-School" Social Story. It includes a sample story. http://tips4specialkids.com/2011/08/31/set-expectations-with-a-back-to-school-social-story/

Teachers Pay Teachers Back to School Sale!

Positively Autism has a store at Teachers Pay Teachers! http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Nicole-Caldwell

Each member of Teachers Pay Teachers must offer one item for free, so look for freebies all over the site. Don't forget to use to promo code in the image above for the Back to School Sale discount!

How to Write a Back to School Social Story

Quick and easy guide to writing a personalized back to school social story for your child. I usually like to feature freebies that are ready to print and use, but some things are good to make yourself.

http://www.pediastaff.com/resources-back-to-school-social-story--therapist-activity-of-the-week--featured-august-20-2010

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End of Summer Activities to Prepare for the School Year

A tip sheet from Sandbox Learning. http://www.sandbox-learning.com/FileLib/Summer_Activities_to_Prepare_for_School.pdf

Back to School Tips

Another great resource from Autism Speaks! Tips and resources on transitioning back to school. http://www.autismspeaks.org/family-services/community-connections/back-school-its-transition-time

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Olympic Crafts Videos

Here are some Olympic theme craft ideas from Cullen's ABCs. http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL209A56444AFE2279

Intro to ABA Tutorial

A reminder about Positively Autism's free online tutorial to help you learn the basics of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and how it can help your children or students.

http://www.positivelyautism.com/aba/

Paying Attention & Listening to Others

A lesson from Do2Learn: http://www.do2learn.com/organizationtools/SocialSkillsToolbox/PayingAttention.htm

Social skill songs and stories FREE from PositivelyAutism!