Advice, Resources and Training for Autism and Special Education Teachers and Homeschoolers
‘How to Catch an Elf’ is one of the most fun Christmas picture books that we have. And my kiddos just LOVE when we read it. However, in our class, we like to read a little differently. We love to turn our stories into sensory stories! So, what are sensory stories? I suppose they’re different for everyone and we’ve never… Read More
Christmas Day is always planned well in advance and is usually the same every year, so we know exactly what is going to happen. But, Christmas Eve can be tricky sometimes. The day can drag if you don’t have any plans for the day when everyone is super excited for Christmas Day to arrive. If you want 5 activities for… Read More
Christmas parties are one of children’s favourite parts about Christmas. But, when your child has autism, this can be a whole other ball game. Rocking up to any old Christmas party could be a recipe for disaster. But, all is not lost. Just because your child has autism – doesn’t mean that they can never go to a Christmas party…. Read More
Christmas is magical, right? It’s one of the most popular holidays, everything is so magical and it puts us in a good mood – at least, that’s what they say you should feel. But, what if you don’t? I know children who LOVE Christmas and are constantly excited for it to come around. I know children who CAN NOT cope… Read More
Christmas is a crazy time of year for the majority of us, in the past few years, I would say it’s probably taken over our lives – it’s everywhere you turn. But, what does that mean for individuals who are diagnosed with Autism?
One of the most popular systems taking place in classrooms right now is Zones of Regulation. It sounds great – but do you know what it is? And, if you’re a teacher, are you implementing it correctly? Read on to find out more about Zones of Regulation and the benefits of using it.
I’m always trying to think of Christmas fine motor skills activities – and this one has been a huge hit already with my students! They love getting to give Santa’s beard different cuts and styles.. And I love how much they’re scissor skills have already improved! Instructions Where to Download? You can download this resource here. Why Work on Cutting… Read More
One of the best things we can do with our children is to get out of the house and go for a walk. But, we can all agree that going for a walk in Autumn is a lot different when it starts to get cold and wet. When the weather changes in Autumn, it’s not easy for us to go… Read More
Christmas is tough. There are SO many different toys, games and activities out there now that it can be overwhelming. I hear from so many parents and families that they really struggle to find good, educational toys/games for their children to use at home that will help them develop. And one of the most common questions is “What sensory toys… Read More
Our students love making crafts through the year, and we wanted a way to display them. We also have quite a dark classroom, and we wanted to brighten it up. It was important that when we brightened it, we didn’t overload our students with colour. We also wanted to make sure that the ‘brightness’ could be ‘hidden’ if needed. After… Read More
