Advice, Resources and Training for Autism and Special Education Teachers and Homeschoolers
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
Bonfire Night often holds a lot of anxiety for many of us educators. It’s no secret that lots of accidents and injuries have occurred over the years during events. This always makes us feel that little bit anxious. This is especially true when it’s about individuals who are scared of loud noises, surprises and crowds. Sometimes, this can trigger a… Read More
Today, I really wanted to talk about the autism support that is now available at airports. As most of you know, I’ve been travelling a lot lately. For the first time on my recent travels I came across the ‘Hidden Disabilities Lanyard’ on one of my travels. If you don’t know about the ‘Hidden Disabilities Lanyard’ this blog post will… Read More
