Building relationships with parents and family members is a hugely important part of our job as educators. Today I’m sharing 10 ways for teachers to build relationships with families. 10 Ways for Teachers to Build Relationships with Families 1. Hold Parent-Teacher Conferences Regularly. This will allow you to have face-to-face contact with your students’ family members. It’s really hard to… Read More
What is the ADOS Test?
If you’re here, it’s probably because you are wondering, what is the ADOS test? The ADOS Test stands for Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule. It is a standardized assessment tool that is used by professionals to diagnose autism spectrum disorders. The test involves structured observations of an individual’s behavior. This is carried out in various social and communication situations. Doing this… Read More
What Does EBD Stand for in Special Education?
What does EBD stand for in special education? Do you know? In this blog post today, I’m going to be sharing more information about EBD and what it is. EBD stands for Emotional and Behavioral Disorders. It is where an individual may exhibit emotional or behavioral responses which can have an impact on their academic, social and life functioning. What… Read More
Should I Stop My Student Stimming?
Lately I’ve had a lot of educators (and parents too) messaging me asking should I stop my student stimming? I usually get this question from educators who are just unsure how important stimming is, and what to do when it becomes something that is disruptive and/or dangerous. So, after talking to a few autistic adults (one of my favorite things… Read More
What is Stimming?
What is stimming? A question I often get asked personally, as well as see over social media. And in this blog post today, I’m not only going to talk about what it is.. I’m also going to discuss why it’s important and what the benefits are. What is Stimming? ‘Stimming’ is actually just short for self-stimulatory behavior. It refers to… Read More
Using Special Interests for Learning Activities
I’m so excited to bring you a new blog series about using special interests for learning activities. This series is going to be hosted on this main page. This blog series is going to be all about how we can use our students’ special interests as part of our learning activities. So often I hear from parents and/or educators that… Read More
Toy Car Learning Activities for Kids
As part of my new blog series about using special interests for teaching.. Today I am sharing my favorite toy car learning activities for kids. In this blog post you will find a range of different car themed activities that you can use for different subjects and skills. On the bottom of this blog post I’ve also included links to… Read More
Signs of Autism in Toddlers
One of the most common questions I get asked is ‘What are the signs of autism in toddlers?’ And since having my son, and being part of parenting groups, I see this question on an almost daily basis now. So, I’ve put together this blog post to share some of the most common signs of autism that you may see… Read More
How to Make Rainbow Rice
If you’ve seen all the amazing rainbow sensory bins online.. You’ve probably wondered how to make rainbow rice. And in this blog post I’m going to share the quickest and easiest way for you to make the best rainbow rice that will look amazing in your sensory activities! Shopping List First of all, you’re going to need the following items;… Read More
Inexpensive Christmas Gifts for Students
If you’re like me, you’re always on the lookout for inexpensive Christmas gifts for students. Let’s face it, with the rising cost of living and more students in our classrooms.. It’s hard to be able to put together Christmas gifts on a budget! Disclaimer: I’m not saying you have to do Christmas gifts for your students! Some educators decide that… Read More
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