One of the most powerful tools I have used in my autism center to increase communication skills over the past 18 years is adapted sign language. This is simple signs that have been adapted according to verbal behavior guidelines to teach communication skills to children on the autism spectrum. Wondering how to teach sign language…
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7 Essential Autism Teaching Strategies
Use these autism teaching strategies to help your child or students learn. In my 20 years of experience working with autistic children, I have collected these 7 autism teaching strategies to help my little learners get the most out of every day. They include tips like using a daily visual schedule, lesson plans that are…
Instrument Matching Game (Free Printable for Kids with Autism)
Grab this free printable instrument matching game, print it out and start using it with your little learners on the autism spectrum to build new skills. Use this printable matching game to work on matching skills and teach the names of the instruments. Download the free printable instrument matching game here. For more printable autism…
Free Printable Animal Matching Game for Kids with Autism
Grab this free printable animal matching game, print it out and start using it with your little learners on the autism spectrum to build new skills. Use this printable matching game to work on matching skills, teach colors, teach taking turns, build new vocabulary skills, and more, at home, at school or as part of…
How to Use Finger Puppets to Teach Children with Autism
Wondering how to use finger puppets with children with autism in your home or classroom? Looking for a fun way to build communication skills, imitation skills, social skills, role-play and more? You will love using finger puppets with autistic children! It is so much fun. If you love puppets, check out these sock puppet ideas…
Virtual Christmas Field Trip Ideas
Are you looking for virtual Christmas field trip ideas? Why not add some Christmas virtual field trips to your homeschool or classroom curriculum? These ideas will help you make your teaching for kids with autism around the Christmas season educational and fun! Take a look at our collection of virtual field trip ideas for more…
Virtual Field Trip Ideas for Kids with Autism
Looking for virtual field trip ideas? Whether you are a parent teaching your little one at home, or a teacher teaching at school or online, you will love these virtual field trip ideas to help your little learners keep progressing during these strange times! Apple Orchard Virtual Field Trip Visit a real apple orchard in…
Sign Language for Autism : 15 Reasons to Teach Sign Language to Autistic Learners
Sign language for autism? Maybe you have heard of baby sign language or sign language for individuals who are deaf, but did you know that sign language can be a powerful, communication building tool for individuals on the autism spectrum? If you are interested in using sign language with your child or students, make sure…
How to Make a Communication Binder for a Child with Autism
Communication Binder Make sure to print out your free Communication Binder checklist to help you make your own Communication Binder at home or for your students. What is a communication binder? A Communication Binder is a powerful, communication building, visual tool that is used to help teach individuals on the autism spectrum learn to make…
How to Set Up a Scavenger Hunt at Home (+ Free Printable)
A scavenger hunt is a really fun way to keep your kids occupied while also building language skills. Use this activity to teach vocabulary, receptive language and sight words. Most importantly, have a lot of fun! Use these steps to set up an easy scavenger hunt at home. Looking for more printable autism activities? Get…