Special Needs for Special Kids

This week, I want to focus on the common behavior problem that occurs when the student is denied access to something tangible, like a toy, food, or other reinforcing items.  In my opinion, this can be the most dangerous and scary of the 4 types of common behaviors.  Perhaps it is because it is the ... VIEW POST

Escape behavior is one of the most common behaviors we deal with in special education.  There are four main functions of behavior: To escape a demandTo get access to something tangibleTo get attentionTo get sensory input/self-stimulating I thought it would be worthwhile to look at the ... VIEW POST

Are you looking for some alternatives to teaching about Thanksgiving in November? Are you bored of doing the same old Thanksgiving dinner play? But you still want your students to be engaged, learning, and in sync with their peers? Here are some great ideas for alternatives to teaching about ... VIEW POST

Last November I did a free Gratitude Challenge. You can actually still access all those free activities by visiting that blog post and downloading the bingo board. Just CLICK HERE to check that one out, but wait until you see all the goodness I have for this year, again totally FREE. To get ... VIEW POST

This year the presidential election is November 3. If you are looking for some ways to teach your students about this democratic process without getting in the weeds of the politics, then here are some great ways to approach teaching about the upcoming election in your special ed ... VIEW POST

Have you ever considered reading a novel out loud to your high school students? Reading aloud age appropriate novels to your students, even those who struggle with paying attention and comprehension, can have a lot of benefits. 1. Choosing a book The first step is giving your students a ... VIEW POST