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How to teach Toilet Training: ABA, Special Education
Toilet training is a huge milestone. However, I found many educators and clinicians struggle with support in this area. I have been in the same boat. After teaching for 17 years in the special education classroom and ABA home program settings, I found that a data-driven approach is a key to success. Are you looking…
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ABA and Potty Training
Toileting training in a special education classroom is one of the most difficult topics and goals to work toward. If parents are not working on this goal at home, the progress and final outcome may be delayed significantly. Furthermore, many students who haven’t been toilet trained by the time they enter elementary school often display…
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Social-Emotional Learning(SEL) Activities
Social-emotional learning activities 1. Emotion MeterIdentify your emotion/feelings utilizing the Emotion Meter (thermometer) and match up with appropriate behavior strategies to move around on the meter. 2. What would others think? How does our behavior impact others’ thinking about us? Use the Behavior Scale Cards to discuss where each behavior goes on the scale. 3.…
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How to Teach Math to Students with Autism
People often ask me about how to teach math in special education and autism. I utilize the TEACCH principles anywhere. It includes physical and visual environmental components as well as learning materials for my students. Are they visually clear enough for the learners to grasp the concept? Are there any distracting visuals aside from the…
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How does autism affect learning?
It’s a golden question that many parents wanted to be answered, especially when their children are young and just entered the school system. Some of the areas that I see challenges: receptive and expressive communication, pragmatics, fine motor, gross motor skills, attention, reading, math, writing, daily living skills, leisure, social skills, play skills, behavior….. Autism…
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Tracing Task Cards
What is Edmark Reading Program? Edmark Reading Program has been helping many students who need an alternative to phonics. It’s highly structured and visually less distracting to master those targeted words. It allows ample opportunities to repeat the lessons and respond. If you are using Edmark Online Reading Program, this can be nice supplementary tracing…
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