Spark Student Interest Before a Lesson
I teach college courses for special education teachers and one of our discussion topics is about "pre-reading" activities that a teacher...
Scratch Coding Cards: Practice Coding in Simple Steps with Visual Supports
One of the things I teach to my science tutoring students most often is coding and computer programming. There are so many fun programs...
Increasing Independence with Written Prompts
Since most of my students on the spectrum are stronger visual learners (rather than auditory learners), I've been starting to give more...
Teaching Coding to Kids/Teens with Autism
Coding is one of my favorite topics that I teach when I'm doing science tutoring for students with autism. Many of my students love...
Using 3D Modeling to Teach Language and Communication Skills
Many of my students with autism have great visual-spatial skills and are excellent at skills such as 3D modeling. Often, they really...
A Visual Schedule for How to Remove a Flash Drive from a Computer
I work with many students with autism on technology skills, such as coding, robotics, and 3D modeling (which they’re often amazing at, by...
ABA Drawing Imitation with Ozobot
What's in this post: What is Drawing Imitation? Teaching Steps Ozobots! Natural Reinforcers What is Drawing Imitation? The goal of...
Autism Events and Resources from NASA's Space Center Houston
Science is one of my favorite subjects that I tutor for my students with autism, so I was so excited when I had the opportunity to visit...
Outdoor Activities for Children with Autism
"Take children out and teach them about the Earth...uncover that stone that's been sitting there for a while and watch all the little...
Math Teaching Tip: Use an "Advance Organizer"
As a homeschool teacher and tutor for kids/teens in-person and online, one of my specializations is working with children and teens who...
