The Incredible 5-Point Scale (Buron & Curtis, 2003) is a simple strategy that involves breaking down behaviors into concrete parts in order to help an individual more easily understand their own responses and feelings and ultimately learn to manage their behavior. This technique can be very effective with a wide range of individuals and can […]
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Where should my child be tested or get diagnosised?
Though diagnosis by a medical professional (MD or PhD) is necessary for certain documentation and programs, the wait for an assessment can be long. Being assessed and treated through your local school district or counseling provider can be a first step while awaiting formal diagnosis. Medical professionals in East Central Illinois who offer diagnostic services […]
What are the best interventions for children with ASD?
This is a tricky question to answer. Individuals with ASD are complex and unique so finding ways to best support them depends on the individual and their goals. Below, we’ve outlined a few interventions that you would want to be familiar with. On our “Community Autism Specialists” page we have contact information for area resources. […]
All About the Number
This visual support is an interactive poster board that can be used to help individuals learn numbers. It is typically used with numbers 1 through 20. Facilitators use this board by selecting a number of focus. They then explore the number with the individuals they are teaching by spelling it, counting it out, and figuring […]
Poster Sized Emotions Thermometer
This visual support is a large version of the emotions thermometer we carry in stock in the resource room, which is based off of “The incredible 5-Point Scale”. The emotions thermometer helps individuals break down emotions into concrete parts to help them identify and better understand their feelings. This is done by breaking down emotions […]
Match It-Emotions Edition
Match It-Emotions Edition www.autismbuddy.com Using visual representations of emotions, this book has children match the expression they see on the face on a card to the word for that emotion. Kit comes with cards of cartoon faces expressing different emotions and velcro spots with labeled emotions to which a student matches them. If available, item can […]
Do 2 Learn
Do2learn provides thousands of pages of social skills and behavioral regulation activities and guidance, learning songs and games, communication cards, academic material, and transition guides for employment and life skills. Doesn’t that sound like what you’ve been looking for?
Ready to Group
Ready to Group, part of the Ready to Learn series. A visual and interactive set of activities designed to teach students grouping. Grouping is matching the correct number of objects to a number. Ready to Group is the next step after Ready to Count. The Ready to Learn series is designed to fade visual supports and […]
Fill in the Missing Number
Fill in the Missing Number Number activity focusing on sequencing of numbers. Find the number that matches the missing logical numeric character. Activity includes number characters and picture cards. If available, item can be checked out from the resource room at no cost
Transportation Counting Activity 1-10
Transportation Counting Activity 1-10 This activity focuses on number identification and word identification. The goal is to match the written word to the numerical character. Image icons of transportation are used as supports. This activity includes ten Velcro cards with transportation images, written words, and numerical characters. If available, item can be checked out from […]