Shopping at the grocery store is one of the most functional community trips we can take with our students. Despite the proliferation of grocery delivery and meal prep services, pretty much everyone goes grocery shopping regularly. I took my students
Visuals and schedules make the autism world go ’round and that extends beyond the home and classroom. Students can succeed in challenging environments like physical education class when given schedules and visual supports! Story time – I was responsible for
The list of life skills our students need to learn seems never-ending. One skill that will benefit their families NOW and help them with independent living in the FUTURE is learning household cleaning and chores. Despite my best efforts to
Stop laminating? In my special education classroom? But what about my beautiful task cards and adapted books? Kids with autism are rough on my materials – nothing will last past one station! I know. I get it. Please hear me
Art projects can be especially challenging for students with autism. The sensory experience and fine motor requirements can lead to anxiety and frustration. So I know better than to just put a pile of supplies in front of my students