Looking for ways to encourage your students to practice good hygiene to help stay healthy? Check out this fun handwashing bingo FREE printable from Views From a Step Stool – Hands-On Fun and Learning! #Hygiene #WashYourHands #Bingo #Freebie
Alex and Ali Foundation
In this inspiring video, learn more about the Alex and Ali Foundation, a local Indianapolis organization that opened a small boutique employed by adults with disabilities. Their next endeavor is to open a doggy daycare! #FeelGoodFriday #AlexandAli #Indy
“Mock Interview” Template
Job interviews can be challenging for everyone, but especially for young adults with autism spectrum disorder and related disabilities. Check out this “mock interview” from Hands in Autism to help practice and gain confidence. #AutismAwareness #Autism #ASD #JobInterview
Why Movement is Essential in Early Childhood
The Atlantic sheds light on why young kids learn through movement despite movement opportunities becoming more rare in schools. #OnTheMove #GetUpAndMove #SchoolDays
FREE Self-Regulation Activity for Little Learners
Check out this FREE self-regulation activity for little learners on Teachers Pay Teachers from Autism Little Learners! #SelfRegulation #AutismAwareness #Autism #Freebie
Donate Your Speech Therapy Textbooks to Smiles for Speech
Do you still have your speech therapy textbooks from grad school and are wondering what to do with them? You can support the development of the profession in Africa by donating your old textbooks to the University of Health and Sciences in Ho, Ghana through Smiles for Speech. #SLPeeps #SLPLife #Textbooks
How Cerebral Palsy Changes a Family’s Outlook
Bryce Staverman was born without a portion of his cerebellum, which plays an important role in gross and fine motor skills. In this heartwarming video, Kris Staverman, Bryce’s mother, shares her son’s story and the positive influence he has had on her family. #FeelGoodFriday #SpecialNeeds #CP #CerebralPalsy
‘Mock flights’ for Kids with Autism
‘Mock flights’ at the Nashville airport are helping kids with autism and developmental disabilities practice and prepare for real flight experiences. ✈️ #Autism #AutismAwareness #Airplane #MockFlights
How to Teach and Promote Self Control Skills
Kids are expected to exhibit self control at school; however, we don’t always spend enough time teaching what it means and how to use it in the classroom. This blog post from The Calming Corner offers useful tips for teaching and promoting self-control skills. #SelfControl
Melt & Pour Dinosaur Soap
As a school-based OT who is working your way through flu season, you may be looking for new ways to encourage your students to wash their hands. Try this fun activity, making melt and pour dinosaur soap, from The Pocket Occupational Therapist. 🦖 #OTTipTuesday #FluSeason #WashYourHands #OT #OccupationalTherapy