Special Needs for Special Kids

As the school year comes to a close, we know we need to keep teaching and keep our kids engaged. This is especially true in a special education setting. While many other classes are having parties and cookouts, we struggle to maintain some sense of normalcy because we know, without it, our kids ... VIEW POST

"Cut out the pictures and place them in the correct column on the previous page." It seems like such a simple task, but for some kids cutting out pictures, even with modifications may not be an option. Maybe it is a fine or even gross motor challenge. Maybe it is simply a sensory and safety ... VIEW POST

With the current corona virus quarantine situation, many of our kids are at home. We are also more concerned than ever about teaching our kids the importance of good hygiene. This includes washing your hands (a lot!!), and not touching your face, but it also means we still have to brush and floss ... VIEW POST

Maybe it is summer vacation or schools are closed for an unknown period of time. Regardless, you find yourself at home with your kiddos and things feel slightly out of control. It is fun for a few days to sleep as late as you want, watch as much TV as you want, even eat whenever you want. But, ... VIEW POST

Schools are closed. Teachers are scrambling. Students are nervous. Parents are frustrated. If you teach students with autism and significant learning needs, then you are really confused and maybe panicking. Unlike your peers, you cannot print off a bunch of worksheets to send home. Many of ... VIEW POST

Now that you have gotten the perfect social story crafted, and it is in use, what do you do next? It is not practical to think a student will require the use of a story prior to every potential incident. But, stop using it too quickly, and you could end up right where you started.There are 3 ... VIEW POST