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Teachers often share with us that transitioning from one activity to another during the school day can be challenging for students on the spectrum. As a parent I can tell you this is also true at ...

With the start of school it can be a challenge for students to settle in and focus. Below are a few simple tools you can use to help improve focus and attention to task. Provide stude ...

Using Visual Strategies to Enhance Communication and Promote LiteracyWhat are visual strategies?Visual strategies are simply ways to provide information visually. Common examples in everyday lif ...

When you hear ‘tools in my toolbox’, most think of a construction worker, handyman, electrician or plumber. However, there are others that carry a toolbox too. As an EMT, my toolbox includes an ambul ...

Choosing sensory toys and gifts can provide the ones you love with a range of therapeutic benefits, from promoting relaxation to enhancing focus. Finding the right sensory toys can significantly enha ...

Finding a calming gift for someone on the spectrum is a thoughtful way to show you care. If possible, choose durable, well-made products that can withstand frequent use. Also try to make sure that gi ...

Young children with special needs often have similar goals, for example: matching, identifying, labeling, sorting, counting, categorizing, colors, numbers, letters, shapes, sounds, and fine ...

School is out and summer is in full swing. We all have the opportunity to spend extra time with our kids. Here are 5 fun activities that use common items in your house.Burn Off Some Energy with Paper ...

    Halloween is right around the corner and here are a few tips to help kids get ready. Happy trick or treating!  Trick or Treating Tips Trick or treating is exciting n ...

Five Reasons Why Your Child May Be Chewing on Everything Is your child chewing on their hair, clothes, or pencils? This behavior can be frustrating and expensive ...

Transforming thoughts from ideas into a legible, organized, and an interesting piece of written work is often an area of frustration for children on the spectrum or those with learning challenges.

It's no secret that people on the autism spectrum don't like change. Here are a few techniques that when used consistently can help reduce anxiety and give a sense of predictability to transitions.

  It can be hard for a special student to focus or sit still in class or at a table. While medication can be very helpful for many it is not an option for all children. The following list of ideas a ...

In This Guide You can shop by developmental ages Teens and Adults Elementary Preschool Toddlers We will cover the following kinds of toys: Sensory Toys & Gifts Cause and Effec ...

What do you do when you have a new student, with autism, added to your class but no background in special education? The following are common strategies that teachers can use to support students with ...