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10 Tips for Working Memory and Writing
Working memory and writing skills are closely intertwined. Written expression can be difficult when students have working memory deficits. Working memory is used when a student needs to think and remember at the same time. For written expression, a student has to brainstorm ideas, organize thoughts, plan, construct sentences, remember correct grammar and review the […]
7 Steps of Data Based Instruction
Are you familiar with data based instruction? The goal of data based instruction (or data driven instruction) is to improve student outcomes through individualized instruction based on collecting data by monitoring student progress. There are 7 general steps of data based instruction. Identify the Student’s Present Level of Performance In step of data based instruction, […]
How To Be a Successful Pediatric Therapist Coach
Are you confused by the question, how to be a successful pediatric therapist coach? Maybe you don’t coach basketball, baseball, tennis, etc so you are baffled. Think of coaching as another word for educate. If you are a pediatric therapist, you are involved with families, teachers and school support staff. Whether you work […]
Teaching Daily Living Skills to Special Needs Students Using Video Conferencing
Do you work on teaching daily living skills to special needs students? Have you ever used video conferencing to teach new activities of daily living? Recent research indicated that using video conferencing to teach daily living skills to individuals with autism spectrum disorder help them to independently perform targeted skills and all targeted skills were […]
Emotional Regulation Free Printables
Do you have students who need to work on emotional regulation? These emotional regulation free printables make excellent visual supports. You can download the full color and black and white version at the bottom of the post. This freebie is from the Emotional Regulation Bingo Game. What are the Emotions? There are three different colors […]
Impact of Inclusion on Academic Outcomes for Students in Special Education
Do you wonder how effective inclusion is for students with special needs? Perhaps you are involved in IEP planning and placement meetings where different types of settings are discussed for students and often times anecdotal evidence is provided. Recently a study was published that helps to support the positive impact of inclusion on academic outcomes […]
Lazy 8 Free Printable Train Tracks – Practice Going the “Just Right” Speed
Have you heard of practicing getting your body into the “just right” state to be ready to learn? As children develop motor skills and process sensory information they start to understand how their body can move slow, fast and all the speeds in between. Over time, children begin to learn to self-regulate and determine their […]
Mindfulness Activities for Children
Mindfulness can be defined as paying attention in a particular way: on purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgmentally. Research indicates that mindfulness techniques in school aged children can help to improve: sense of well being, ability to focus, relaxation and self regulation. Although mindfulness practices have not been studied in younger children (i.e. preschoolers) […]
3 Strategies to Help with Anxiety in Children
Anxiety can be very difficult for children resulting in considerable stress with negative consequences on daily living skills. There are many strategies to help with anxiety in children. Many children with co-morbid conditions such as autism spectrum disorder or intellectual disabilities are at greater risk for anxiety. Parents, teachers and children can learn strategies to […]
My Biggest Accomplishment Worksheet
As the school year winds down, encourage self reflection by asking students to record answers regarding their biggest accomplishments, improvements, goals and more. This accomplishment worksheet can help students stop and reflect what they have acheived, it also helps them to plan for the future. Bonus – it requires handwriting and drawing practice. How to […]