FOTC | Front of the Class DE

Posted on Dec 1, 2015 in Autism Spectrum Disorder

Home-School Communication Book

The Home-School Communication Book is a seemingly subtle yet important piece allowing parents access to important features of their child’s day, and for educators to...

Posted on Sep 20, 2014 in Language Arts Development

Making Word Connections and Using Mnemonics to Enhance Retention and Retrieval

A mnemonic device is anything that serves as a memory aid. Mnemonic strategies are used with all age groups and every level of learner. The goal is to have students...

Posted on Sep 20, 2014 in Classroom Management

Classroom Management for Elementary School Students

A demonstration of classroom management for elementary school students. Please Note: There are Occupational Therapy (OT) Tips throughout this presentation. They...

Posted on Sep 20, 2014 in Language Arts Development

Using Song Lyrics to Aid Fluency

Fluency is important to develop readers who read smoothly, pay attention to punctuation, and chunk words (group words) together by meaning. This lesson highlights...

Posted on Sep 20, 2014 in Language Arts Development

Word Sorting: A Phonics Activity

Word sorting is phonics instruction and practice for reading and spelling at all levels. Students who could benefit from word sorting include those with: Reading...

Posted on Sep 20, 2014 in Autism Spectrum Disorder

What is Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?

The latest findings indicate that 1 in 68 children have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). ASD is a lifelong neurologically based disability involving impairments in:...

Posted on Sep 20, 2014 in Classroom Management

Interactive Calendar and Morning Message: Part 1 of 2

A morning routine for students should be provided. Start the students in the “floor zone.” The floor zone is an area where the students are ready for...

Posted on Sep 20, 2014 in Classroom Management

Interactive Calendar and Morning Message: Part 2 of 2

Provide a morning routine for students. Please Note: There are Occupational Therapy (OT) Tips throughout this presentation. They demonstrate devices and techniques. If...

Posted on Sep 19, 2014 in Classroom Management

Movement Strategies: Using Stations for Learning

Students move through a visual rotation schedule while working on various literacy activities. Stations provide movement breaks and brain breaks for the students....

Posted on Sep 19, 2014 in Autism Spectrum Disorder

Characteristics of the Learner with ASD

Intense and restricted interests and hyperfocus on specific things Social rigidity: insistence on specific themes in play or conversation Lack of motivation to...

Posted on Sep 18, 2014 in Language Arts Development

Using the RAISE and SAC Rubric for Written Responses

RAISE and SAC is a rubric for written responses. It helps students become more independent in evaluating the quality of work prior to turning it in to the teacher....

Posted on Sep 18, 2014 in Classroom Management

The Sensory Friendly Classroom

The Sensory Friendly Classroom, presented by an occupational therapist (OT), provides the audience with a definition and a general overview of sensory processing. The...

Posted on Sep 18, 2014 in Autism Spectrum Disorder

How to Teach the Learner with ASD

Learners with ASD are a diverse population, requiring individualized assessment and sometimes specialized skills (e.g., applied behavior analysis, systematic...

Posted on Sep 17, 2014 in Autism Spectrum Disorder

Video Modeling

Video modeling is a mode of teaching that uses video recording and display equipment to provide a visual model of the targeted behavior or skill. Types of video...

Posted on Sep 17, 2014 in Autism Spectrum Disorder