Everyday Teaching Autism Resources

If you work with younger students, “cause and effect” toys are your MUST-HAVE. When you have one of those out in front of the kid, you are guaranteed his/her attention, joyful smile, and engagement. Now, the kid has to use his/her language to say/request, “more” “my turn” “play” “turn it on” “me” and many more. Why? because you just created MO for asking for more by bringing the kid’s motivational object- the real learning occurs.

Let’s speak the real world now. What is your budget Yes, that’s always the main reason holding us back to get one of those beauties? Plus, they are pretty bulky.

I might have to move around the rooms when working with kids- or many of us have to travel to several homes a day. So, that’s why I like these handy and economical sensory toys and activity ideas that never lose their joyful power!

Let’s me share ways to store them. Clear box is an easy and popular storage solution. Also, I used an old plastic drawer to keep my shaving cream safe and neat.