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Free Communication Boards for Autism

    Free Communication Boards for Autism

    I sat down today with a colleague and we talked about the goals we were working towards this year. We both agreed that communication was one of the biggest pieces. We seem to work on it a lot, but it feels like we don’t make a lot of progress on it as we coach and guide teachers. Why is that, I wonder? Why is it so hard to be consistent and diligent when it comes to enabling students with Autism or communication deficits to use AAC?

    When I got home, I thought about the impact a reliable communication system can have on a student, on their behavior, and the people around them.

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    Teaching Nonverbal Students- Why YOU should bother.

    Teaching Nonverbal Students

      Teaching Nonverbal Students

      I was giving a training tonight and it happened… the words that sent shivers down my spine.

      Why even bother.

      What!?! Why bother? Is that for real!

      I understand Why Bother for some things- like waking up early to work out or changing out of my stretchy pants.

      But Why Bother with teaching students? Uh- not okay.

      So let me give some context because I’m sure this teacher is not the only one.

      Teaching Nonverbal Students- Why YOU should bother.

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      Social Skills Building in LIFE Skills from NoodleNook

      Social Stories in LIFE Skills

        History of Social Stories™

        Social Stories were first created to help people with autism cope with social situations. It’s a great idea, however, to use Social Stories for any student who needs social skill building or who is struggling with problem behavior.

        Social Skill Building in LIFE Skills from NoodleNook

        At its core, social stories in LIFE Skills or in any setting describes a situation, a skill, or relevant social cues that are specific to a student. The overall goal of a social story is to share social information in an easily understood way for a particular person and situation.

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