an autism information web page
"A child is like a piece of paper on which every passerby leaves mark.”
~Ancient Chinese proverb~
My favorite site for information on positive behavior support.
http://www.pent.ca.gov/ is a site with many, many resources for positive behavior support.
The Positive Environments, Network of Trainers is a California Positive Behavior Initiative
designed to provide information and resources throughout California
for educators striving to achieve high educational outcomes through the use of
proactive positive strategies.
Here is a great resource for social skills. Lots of powerpoint stories to use.
http://www.vanderbilt.edu/csefel/practicalstrategies.html
Listen and learn on-the-go with autism podcasts. Download them here.
http://www.autismpodcast.org/index.php Michael Boll, is the father of an eight-year old boy on the autism spectrum and a twelve-year, certified classroom teacher. He interviews parents, therapists, and other experts about the latest trends and methodologies for working with kids on the autism spectrum.
Self-paced lessons ~ fantastic for teachers and parents.
http://www.cindysautisticsupport.com/ Cindy's Autistic Support page provides a variety of wonderful pictures, suggestions, and resources for both teachers and parents. This is a great site for someone just starting a class or for a seasoned teacher. It is well organized and packed full of information.
http://www.tinsnips.org Tinsnips is a special education resource. It contains tools for teachers of students with autistic spectrum disorders, related developmental disabilities, and young children with special needs. It is filled with links, ideas, and worksheets.
http://dotolearn.com/ Schedule examples are on these pages as well as communication samples and ideas. Check out their pages for pictures and examples you can print and use. This is a great site.
http://www.preschoolfun.com/pages/default.htm Preschool Fun has links to special education information and a variety of TEACCH work task photos.
http://trainland.tripod.com/index.htm Beyond Autism is packed with resources for parents and educators and is created by a parent. It has a wealth of information!
http://trainland.tripod.com/pecs.htm This is the Beyond Autism section with PECS pictures that can be printed out for classroom or home use.
http://www.myteacherpages.com/webpages/SChynoweth/autism.cfm This site created by a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant has many useful links, resources, games, activities, and ideas to help students be successful within the school environment.
http://home.centurytel.net/mrs_browns_classroom/pages/prevocational.htm This web page was created with special education teachers in mind. It is filled with useful teacher-friendly information.
http://lburkhart.com/pframe.htm Make your own talking switch. This is an idea I saw at a PECS workshop. It works great.
http://lburkhart.com/mhouse.htm Computers are wonderful teaching tools, but what do you do with the child who insists on constantly hitting and/or flinging the mouse? You build a Mouse House!
"We can't teach the students we used to have, or those we wish we had.
We must teach the students we do have."
~ Linda Albert ~
http://polyxo.com/ Polyxo.com is a resource for parents, professionals, or anyone interested in teaching children with autism or other related developmental disorders. It is well organized, easy to read, and has links to data sheets, an explanation of ABA and Discrete Trial, a synopsis of Floortime, sample Social Stories, and ideas for using visual supports. This is one of my favorite sites.
http://www.autism4teachers.com/ This site was created by four teachers who have worked together and continued to share ideas and support each other since 2004. On their web pages, they provide information and visual examples from their classrooms. The pages include schedules, activities, work tasks, classroom set-up, social skills ideas, inclusion information, and much, much more. Plan to spend a little extra time at this site. Check all the links.
http://www.specialed.us/autism/structure/str10.htm Structured teaching strategies (including work tasks and classroom set-up) by Susan Stokes are presented on these pages with great examples and information on how and why these techniques are important.
http://www.adders.org/socialstories.htm These useful social stories have pictures and can be printed out for immediate use. This social story page also has suggestions on how to initiate their use.
http://www.frsd.k12.nj.us/autistic/Social%20Stories/1social_stories.htm These stories have been written by the staff of the Flemington-Raritan Autism Program. They can be printed out and/or adapted for use at home or in the community.
http://rsaffran.tripod.com/social.html#How%20social%20stories%20work This page is filled with information and examples of both social stories and social sentences. It also has links to a variety of ABA resources and is written by Richard Saffran, a father of a child who has autism.
http://www.latitudes.org/behavioral_charts.html The Association for Comprehensive NeuroTherapy site has several behavior charts appropriate for home and school.
http://www.abaresources.com/free.htm You will find PECS pictures, schedule charts and token boards on the “free downloads” section. This site was created to provide parents the opportunity to obtain ABA resource materials at an affordable cost, and where possible, at no charge to the parents.
http://www.aacintervention.com/index.htm The Augmentative/Alternative Communication Intervention pages have a variety of links to visual supports for home and classroom use.
http://www.buildingblox.net/home.html Building Blox has photos of a variety of work task ideas and other resources for special education classrooms including many free downloads.
If something comes to life in others because of you,
then you have made an approach to immortality.
~Norman Cousins~
http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/irca/IRCAarticles/feducationarticles.html These articles are almost a workshop all by themselves. They are well written and packed with information. The topics include: how to use schedules, classroom organization, creating work systems, writing goals, working with peer tutors, what to teach students who are low functioning, and supporting students with Asperger’s Syndrome.
http://www.autism-resources.com/ This site is an index of on-line information and resources on the developmental disabilities of autism and asperger's syndrome.
http://www.asperger.net/ This is an independent publisher specializing in books on autism spectrum disorders. They take pride in offering books that provide practical solutions for individuals with an autism spectrum disorder as well as parents, teachers and others.
http://www.autismone.org/ This conference offers information for parents and professionals caring for children with autism. Conferences tapes and CD's are now available.
http://autism-pdd.net/ Autism-PDD is an information and resource site for parents and caregivers of children with Autism. This site also has an active and informative online community forum.
http://www.autismweb.com/ A Parents' Guide to Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) AutismWeb is a free, informational web site run by parent-volunteers. They strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information on autism spectrum disorders, educational methodologies, treatments, services, research news, resources and conferences.
http://www.transmil.nl/alp/ The Autism Link Page contains a compilation of links to autism-related sites all over the world. Every link contains a short description of the linked site.
Attitude... is the mind's paintbrush. It can color any situation.
http://www.joeschedule.com/ Examples of activity schedules to increase independence, teach new skills, and increase time spent on leisure activities. The site also includes token boards and visual stories.
http://www.givinggreetings.com/learn.html Here you will find resources and low-tech visual supports helpful for including children with special needs in educational settings, including classrooms, therapeutic clinics, religious classes, and after school programs.
http://www.mayer-johnson.com/ Mayer-Johnson and Boardmaker are popular sources of photos, symbols, icons, and creative ideas for visual communication strategies. Their pages also include downloadable projects and idea books.
http://www.timetimer.com/ The Time Timer by Generaction, Inc. is a silent, visual timer. This is a wonderful invention for timing assignments, helping children to take turns, and even for teaching "wait" skills. It makes no noise, and can be seen from across a classroom. These timers come in a variety of sizes and styles. Prices start at around $25.00.
http://www.autismbookstore.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc The Autism Society of America Bookstore is a resource for on the subject of autism books for teachers and parents.
http://www.futurehorizons-autism.com/ Future Horizons has the latest information on books for teachers and parents. They are a leading company in publications on autism.
~ Nobody can do everything, but everybody can do something. ~
http://www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/mindinstitute/ The U.C. Davis M.I.N.D. Institute has established a unique interdisciplinary setting to conduct research and provide clinical programs focused on these autistic spectrum disorders. The Institute focuses on neurodevelopmental disorders in children and adults.
http://www.lehman.cuny.edu/faculty/jfleitas/bandaides/contkids.html Bandaids and Blackboards -- When Chronic Illness...Or Some Other Medical Problem Goes To School --- Here is a terrific site for information on childhood illnesses and conditions. You will find articles written for children and by children.
http://www.feat.org/ FEAT is a non-profit organization of parents, educators, and other professionals dedicated to providing world class Education, Advocacy, and Support for the Northern California Autism Community.
http://www.udel.edu/bkirby/asperger/ O.A.S.I.S. ~~ Online Asperger’s Syndrome Information & Support. This site provides support and information for families and educators of children diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome
http://www.gfcfdiet.com/ The GFCF diet -- Many parents have found the gluten and casein free diet helpful to their children with autistic spectrum disorders. This page will give you information, suggestions, and even a message board to exchange information with others on the subject.
Much I have learned from my teachers, more from my colleagues, but most from my students.
~Talmud ~
http://www.stepstherapyinc.com/ Steps Therapy, Inc. believes that every child should have a chance to reach their full potential. They exist to facilitate optimal learning for all children. Steps Therapy, Inc. specializes in the areas of sensory integration, autism, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as well as learning challenges & disabilities.
https://www.billspro.com/order/asa/index.html The Autism Society of America conference workshop audio proceedings are available from Bill Stephens Productions, Inc. Approximately 150 hours of audio recordings from the 2004 conference are on these CD's for $49.99. They are a few years old, but still packed with information.
http://www.elliecards.com/index.html Elliecards area complete set of picture cards intended as an augmentative communication system for young children with special needs. The photos come laminated and completely assembled in an easy-to-use binder.
http://www.comebackjack.com/ The goals of the Jack Parish Foundation are to provide funding, information, and awareness in the area of autism. The foundation has a variety of projects of interest to both parents and educators. Available at this site is the video, "Come Back Jack," which is a documentary telling the story of how the Parish family has responded to their son's diagnosis of autism.
http://www.myfavoritetoys.com/faces.php What autism site would be complete without Thomas the Tank Engine? This site has pictures of Thomas with different facial expressions. For many children on the spectrum, Thomas the Tank Engine can serve as a gateway into the world of understanding emotions.
Don't expect a great day ~ Make one!
