A diagnosis of autism can be very challenging for a child and for his or her family. But one of the most difficult aspects of autism is that it is not clear cut what behaviors are related to autism, and what behaviors are related to just being a kid. Every child tantrums sometimes. Every child talks…

Understanding who important community helpers are and their roles in the community is vital to daily living skills in students with autism. This week, we’ve compiled all of our best tools for teaching your students about people and their occupations, including their tools of the trade. You can…

Time-out is often a hotly-debated topic. Is it too punishing? Where should it take place? How long should it last? There are not easy answers to many of these questions. But there are some evidence-based suggestions that may improve a time out procedure should you decide to use one. First, know the…

Teach language and conversation skills to students with autism with these great books! This week, take 15% off any or all 3 of these great teacher guides and student workbooks. Use promo code LANGUAGE at check-out to redeem your savings. Teaching Kids of All Ages to Ask Questions is a great source f…

This blog post was written by Paul Tudisco. Paul is the creator of  Limitless Stylus - a stylus meant for people with limited hand mobility, who cannot use their fingers very well with a touchscreen device.I am 29 years old and ever since I was born, I have had Cerebral Palsy. For me, It has be…

Looking for a simple tool to help improve your student’s handwriting skills? Check out this super easy, DIY solution from Sugar Aunts called the Spatial Awareness Button Buddy!  This tool helps youngsters accurately space letters and words within a sentence using a small Popsicle stick and a button.…

In honor of Autism Awareness Month, we’re pleased to highlight an NYC-based agency called East Side Social this week! Alicia Allgood is a BCBA and co-founder of East Side Social. With her co-founder Kimia Tehrani, BCBA, they organize social groups and also provide a wealth of additional servic…

Start Autism Awareness Month on a sweet note with this gum ball alphabet matching activity! This free, easy-prep printable from lifeovercs.com and 123 Homeschool 4 Me helps young learners build strong letter recognition skills by asking them to match lowercase letter gumballs with uppercase letter g…

We’re so thrilled to be kicking off Autism Awareness Month with a special guest article from the Executive Director of the Association for Science in Autism Treatment (ASAT) David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D, who shares with us 10 compelling ways in which we should approach “autism awareness.…

Help students develop expressive language skills through the use of opposites and adjectives with these flashcards and puzzle sets! This week, you can also take 15% off any of these four great sets. Just apply promo code OPPADJ at check-out! Adjectives: Opposites present both the concepts of adjecti…

It is no news that Apple is on top of things when it comes to accessibility. Popular Apple products like iPhone and iPad have become the defacto device for disabled people because of their ease of use, lots of accessibility features, and an app ecosystem that keeps growing. Professionals in the assi…

How do blind people know what's going on around them? Are people interested in their conversations? Are they giving them full attention? What sort of activities are people taking part in around them while they are, let's say, sitting on a park bench?Wouldn't it be nice if there could be a device tha…

WHILL, Inc. (WHILL) announced in San Francisco recently that it has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance on a new model that will be released in the coming months.The FDA decision involved an extensive review of Model M, a technologically advanced wheelchair. Model M was develo…

There are people who, because  of their disabilities or old age, may have a hard time not just walking but also getting a good feel of the ground while taking steps. They may not get the right response mechanism from their feet, which may make them think that their steps are not really landing …