“One area that we are constantly working on with my son with autism is self-regulation. We are trying to help him build up a strong set of self-regulation strategies so that he has the tools to calm himself. These free printable visual calm down strategies cards for kids are …” Click to read the rest…
Therapeutic materials
How can I increase my autistic child’s communication?
How can I increase my autistic child’s communication? I get asked this question over and over again. One of the most important ways to increase speech and communication in children with special needs is to decrease mouthing behavior. “Mouthin behavior” includes chewing items, licking items, holding objects in the mouth. The list goes on and…
YOUR MAGIC BAG : select the right materials for your special needs child and increase motivation and learning
Mary Poppins had her Magic Bag and you will need yours too to increase your child’s motivation to learn! Select the right materials for your special needs child to encourage increased motivation, learning and program success. In order to have a well-rounded home program in place for your special needs child, you will need to…
Give old magazines new life as teaching tools for children with autism
Magazines tend to pile up and take over your home if you’re not careful! I love home design and decoration magazines. My favorite magazine in France is called “Art & Décoration”. It is filled with page after page of beautiful photos showing gorgeous furniture, perfectly designed and stocked kitchens and exquisitely designed and planted gardens….
Easy origami for building fine motor skills
Easy origami for building fine motor skills. Hi friends! I am always on the lookout for new activities to help build fine motor skills with my little learners at my center. Recently, I have been using origami to build fine motor skills with the special needs kids I teach. Folding origami is a creative…
Sensory box ideas for teaching children with autism
I often use sensory boxes with the children at my learning house. Sensory boxes are fun and a wonderful tool for increasing a child’s communication! Using sensory boxes, you can teach your child new vocabulary, how to request items, names items and identify items receptively. Here are some of my favorite sensory bins! 1. Space sensory…
Create a progress nook
Space has a large impact on learning for your child with autism (or any special needs). By creating an adapted space, you can increase learning opportunities for your child. At my learning center, I call these adapted spaces that promote learning and fun, progress nooks. I am always looking for new ways to make our…
DIY finger puppet stages
These DIY finger puppet stages make playing with finger puppets even more fun! Finger puppets are a wonderful tool for teaching symbolic play, communication and imitation skills to children with autism. I love finger puppets! They are entertaining and you can use them to teach your child a variety of new skills. At Le Chemin…
DIY finger puppet ideas and tutorials for kids
Easter bunny finger puppets from Purl Soho. For more Easter project ideas, check out : 5 fun and easy Easter projects and free printable activity sheet Flower power springtime crafts for kids Beautifully decorated Easter eggs Knitted cat finger puppet from Sheep Dog’s Fleece. Farm animals finger puppets printables from Mr. Printables. Knitted sleeping dwarf…
5 fabulous vintage toys that still exist in an updated version today
Mr. Potato Head Mr. Potato Head was invented way back in 1949 and Hasbro began distribuing it in 1952. At that time, Mr. Potato Head used to consist of plastic body parts that you stuck into a real potato! That kind of sounds like fun. I wonder how the children at Le Chemin ABA would…
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