Daily Autism Freebie

Monday, September 30, 2013

First Diagnosis Toolkit

From the Milestones Autism Organization:

"This kit is designed to take you through the steps of first diagnosis, from concern about your child’s development through knowing what to do if you receive a diagnosis of autism. There is no particular order to these steps – use whatever information is applicable to your family."

http://milestones.org/personal-planning/first-diagnosis-tool-kit-2/

Friday, September 27, 2013

Classroom Behavior App for Teachers

From Class Twist Inc: "ClassDojo helps teachers improve behavior in their classrooms quickly and easily. It also captures and generates data on behavior that teachers can share with parents and administrators."

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/classdojo/id552602056?mt=8

Thursday, September 26, 2013

Finding and Using Public Restrooms Lesson Plan and Task Analysis

In this lesson plan, students will learn how to find restrooms when out in their community and choose the appropriate restroom. This Tool includes materials and evaluations methods that can be used by teachers, family, and peers.

Includes a task analysis and data collection sheet. http://www.tooloftheweek.org/2013/07/finding-and-using-public-restrooms.html

Wednesday, September 25, 2013

"Story Train" Graphic Organizer for Teaching Beginning, Middle, and End

Read your students one of their favorite picture books. Then use this story train graphic organizer to introduce the concepts of "beginning, middle, and end." http://printables.scholastic.com/printables/detail/?id=35537

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Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Fall Worksheet Packet for Preschool-First Grade

This set is packed with 20 printable pages that are geared towards Preschoolers – First Graders.

The following fall worksheets are included:

Beginning Handwriting Practice – lines and shapes
Shape Shadow Matching
Patterns: What Comes Next? – cut and paste the correct object in the pattern
Fall Scissor Skills
Beginning Sounds – write in the beginning letter of each fall-themed picture
What’s the Missing Vowel? – write in the missing vowel of each word
Reading Comprehension – read the short apple-themed narrative and answer the questions
Fall Fill-in-the-Blank – choose the correct word and write in the blank
Fall Word Search
Number Count – determine the correct number of objects; includes handwriting practice
More Number Count – count the objects and draw a line to the correct number
Addition Cut & Paste – make your own addition equations!
Subtraction Practice – includes equations and word problems
Subtraction Ladder – solve your way down the ladder
Measuring with Pumpkins! – use the pumpkin ruler to answer the questions
Fall Handwriting Practice – practice writing the fall-themed words
Fall Copywork – includes 2 autumn-themed quotes, including elementary lines and plain lines

http://www.mamaslearningcorner.com/fall-worksheets/

Monday, September 23, 2013

Free Webinar on Family Mental Health and Children with ASD on Sept. 25

Family Mental Health:

A Springboard to Success for Children with ASD

Join us on September 25th at 6:00 pm EDT when Dr. James Coplan, M.D. will discuss the importance of family mental health, the advantages of a family-centered approach and how it contributes to success for children with ASD.

Dr. James Coplan, M.D. (www.drcoplan.com) is the owner of the Neurodevelopmental Pediatrics of the Main Line, PC and a Clinical Associate Professor of Child Psychiatry - University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine.

The webinar will discuss:

Hallmarks of Family Mental Health
Examples of Family Dysfunction
Advantages of Family-Centered Approach
Individual Mental Health as a contributor to Family Mental Health - Families with ASD

When: September 25
Time: 6:00pm EDT

This Online Event is FREE and open to all !

Register Now:
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/573064282