Sometimes for individuals with Autism, games can be stressful, and inappropriate behaviors might emerge. This template for “how to play Uno” from Hands in Autism includes multiple levels, including check-off, numbered list, and pull-off with pictures mini-schedules to help prevent those undesired behaviors. #AutismAwareness #Autism #Uno
Valentine’s Day Themed Gross Motor Games and Activities
In this blog post, Physical Activity & Motor Development for Kids by Pink Oatmeal offers a ton of Valentine’s Day themed gross motor games and activities! #ValentinesDay #GrossMotorSkills
Weaving Hearts Fine Motor Activity
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! In this blog post, find out how Teaching Mama targets fine motor skills while using foam to make weaving hearts. #ValentinesDay #OTTipTuesday #FineMotorSkills #Hearts
5 Tips for Communicating with Educational Advocates
In this post, The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Leader Magazine outlines 5 tips for communicating with educational advocates before and during IEP meetings. #SLPeeps #SLPLife #IEPMeeting #IEP
Fashio Show for Kids and Adults with Limb Loss/Difference
25 kids and adults with limb loss or limb difference have their opportunity to shine in the awe-inspiring ‘Show Your Shine’ fashion show featured in this video from the Today Show. #LimbLoss #LimbDifference #FeelGoodFriday
Parental Smartphone Use Could be the New Secondhand Smoke
In this article from USA TODAY, Theresa Rodgers, 2020 president of The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, discusses why she feels that parental smartphone use could be the new secondhand smoke. #ASHA #SLPeeps #SLPLife #Smartphones
Ways to Use Paint Samples in the Classroom
Paint samples can provide endless opportunities for creating teaching materials! The following blog post from RIC Publications offers multiple ideas for using paint samples while working with students. #PaintSamples #TeachingMaterials
Top 10 Ways to Use Balloons in OT
In the following blog post, Miss Mancy shares her top 10 favorite ways to use balloons in occupational therapy. #OTTipTuesday #Balloons #OccupationalTherapy
Students Create Menu for Hearing Impaired and Deaf Communities
Antonelle Johnson and Verin Kwon, juniors from Hamilton Southeastern Schools in Fishers, IN, created amazing hearing impaired and deaf menu prototypes to help employees in restaurants learn to communicate with customers using sign language. #ASL #DeafandHearingImpaired
Boy Who Beats Cancer Gets a Surprise When He Returns to School
When 6 year old John Oliver finished chemo treatment for leukemia, he returned to school to a standing ovation from his classmates in this heartwarming video. #FeelGoodFriday #Leukemia #CancerSucks