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If a student relies on eye gaze to communicate, this is a quick and easy visual for any person to use to navigate "yes" (and other positive concepts: good/more/again), and "no" (and other negative concepts: bad, less, stop) questions. There is also an "I DK/same" box at the bottom. Questions do not need to be yes/no with this visual. For example, you could ask: - How are you feeling today? - So, how are you doing with your audio lesson on tape? - I read you this story twice. Tell me if yo

Individuals with autism can struggle with conversational skills. This visual has pictures, as well as descriptions/examples. It can be used for teaching the steps of conversation as well as for cuing (to not rely on verbal prompts). Appropriate for elementary through adult.

Individuals with autism can struggle with personal space, often not knowing what kinds of touch is appropriate and inappropriate with different people. This chart is an easy to follow visual. People with autism are often visual processors. Appropriate for 6th grade through adult.

Individuals with autism can have rigid thought processes which may result in significant reactions when frustrated. This social story explains why strong negative reactions are not appropriate in school, what others think when it occurs, and what would be considered an appropriate alternative. Reading level is appropriate for upper elementary through high school.

Individuals with autism can have concrete thought processes which may not be able to predict danger. This social story explains why standing on the bus while it is moving is not safe, and what others think when he follows the safety rule. Reading level is appropriate for upper elementary through high school.

Individuals with autism can have difficulty with social communication. This social story discusses how to greet others at school or in the work setting. It also explains the benefits of greeting others. Appropriate for secondary through adult.

DESCRIPTION: Eight pages of articulation wrist bands! - K, G, L, SH, CH, J, R, TH sounds. - Three bands for each sound: initial, medial and final position bands. - Printed words included on end of each band. The bands measure 1.5" wide, and 7.25" long with a tab which extends 5/8" for fastening/glueing/adjustment. The size of these wrist bands is just right! Broad enough for pictures to be very easily seen at a glance, and just the perfect length for elementary children's wrists. You shoul

Many individuals with autism struggle with conversation skills. At times, they struggle with forcing conversations on others who may not have an interest in their topic. This social story explains how to determine if the listener has an interest, and what to do when they don't. The reading level is appropriate for upper elementary school and above.

250+ Comprehensive word list of /OR/ in inifial, medial, and final word positions. * Organized by initial, medial, and final word positions. * Lists increase in complexity from 1, 2, 3, and 4 syllables.

Personal space can be difficult for individuals with autism to understand. This social story was created for high school students or young adults who may be in the work place, who have average reading abilities.

Twenty-five reproducible 1.5" dice for speech/language pathologists and classroom teachers. There are nine dice with a wide variety of numbers. Language dice include: adjectives, colors, shapes, touch, time of day, frequency, emotions, location, direction, how often, who what where when why, and days of the week. There is a stuttering dice with fluency enhancing strategies. There is also a dice for elements of stories, a food groups dice, and a rock paper scissors game dice! These dice will

Individuals with autism can have sensory overload and frustration build-up which can cause melt downs when frustrated. This visual is helpful in aiding the student's ability to self-monitor. Appropriate for elementary through high school.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Fun and engaging kinesthetic splat mat minimal pair activity to remedy final consonant deletion. B & W pages on white paper for inexpensive photo copying and ability for child to color. I printed my splat mats on bright green paper. You can choose your own choice of paper or cardstock to print on. CONTENTS: · Twenty-two minimal pairs on 11 total pages, including: final /t, d, b, n, k, s, z, ch/. · Also Includes three sheets of forty black and whited pictures to cut apart

Individuals with autism can struggle with conversational skills, specifically how to end a conversation without simply walking away. This social story explains how to wrap up a conversation, what others think when they simply stop talking and walk away, and what others think when they properly end a conversation. Reading level is appropriate for upper elementary through high school.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Visual Support to aid memory of daily meal progression. If individuals lack the ability to remember what time of day it is and if they have eaten, this chart is useful. HOW TO USE: Adhere a velcro patch on each small square along the bottom of the page. Place velcro on a place marker. The first square is located before the "breakfast" spot, meaning that breakfast is yet to come. When it's breakfast time, move the marker so it is under the "breakfast" spot. When breakfast

Individuals with autism can become easily frustrated when attempting to make decisions. This social story explains that there does not have to be a perfect choice when dealing with minor decisions. Reading level is appropriate for secondary through adult.

PRODUCE DESCRIPTION: Emergency card for adults who are non-verbal and may spend time alone, but have access to neighbors nearby (i.e., apartment).

Individuals with autism can struggle to notice immature behavior in themselves. This social story explains why putting school IDs in your mouth is not appropriate, what others think when it occurs, and what would be considered an appropriate alternative. Reading level is appropriate for upper elementary through high school.

Teenagers and young adults with autism sometimes struggle with accepting helpful criticism. This social story was created for the vocational environment, but can be easily adapted to the school or home setting.