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Charlottesville, Virginia, United States
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I currently work as a licensed behavior analyst at a specialized school for adolescents and adults with autism and other developmental and intellectual disabilities. The majority of my work and research experience has been in teaching social skills and vocational-related skills. I currently teach a group social skills class for the individuals at my school.
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Preview of Community Helpers and Asking for Help - Bundle

Community Helpers and Asking for Help - Bundle

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This bundle aims to teach learners about community helpers. For example, learners will get experience with learning about their community, identifying examples of community helpers, and will get practice with asking for help. I have used this lesson in the past with students on the Autism Spectrum. This bundle includes: 1 lesson on community helpers and asking for help1 community helpers quiz1 ask the expert - classroom activity1 "asking for help" classroom poster
Preview of Setting and Maintaining Boundaries - Social Skills Mini Bundle

Setting and Maintaining Boundaries - Social Skills Mini Bundle

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This mini bundle is designed to help learners identify healthy physical and emotional boundaries, set healthier emotional boundaries, and how to respond when their boundaries are disrespected in a non-confrontational way. This bundle is most applicable with older students (upper elementary, middle school, high school, adult day support classrooms), due to the complexity of the subject. I have used this lesson in the past with older students on the Autism Spectrum. Included in this pack:- 1 lesso
Preview of Get-Togethers - Social Skills Bundle

Get-Togethers - Social Skills Bundle

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Interacting with peers in a group setting can be difficult for some learners. This lesson aims to teach learners how to planning a group get-together and how to act as both a good host and good guest. This lesson is most applicable with older students (upper elementary, middle school, high school, adult day support classrooms), due to the complexity of the subject. I have used this lesson in the past with older students on the Autism Spectrum. Included in this bundle:1 lesson on group get-togeth
Preview of Greetings and Introductions  - Social Skills Mini Bundle

Greetings and Introductions - Social Skills Mini Bundle

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This bundle aims to help teach a variety of conversation skills including when to use greetings, different types of greetings, how to use introductions, and how to introduce to another person. I have used this bundle in the past with older students on the Autism Spectrum. Included in this pack: · 1 Lesson on greetings and introductions in pdf format (color) · 1 Greetings and introductions board game · 1 Greetings and Introductions dominos · 1 "Hello to anyone..." greetings game · 1 Introductions
Preview of Introductions Practice Worksheet

Introductions Practice Worksheet

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Here's a quick worksheet you can use to have your students practice their introductions. Students will practice identifying the three parts of an introduction and create a list of fun facts about themselves that they would use when introducing themselves to start a conversation.
Preview of Keeping a Conversation Going - Quiz

Keeping a Conversation Going - Quiz

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A 20-question quiz on the social skills needed to keep a conversation going. An answer key is included.
Preview of Community Helpers Quiz

Community Helpers Quiz

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A 16-question quiz on asking community helpers for help. An answer key is included.
Preview of Vocational Activities Bundle

Vocational Activities Bundle

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Included in this bundle are 34 vocational activities to work on a variety of your learner’s skills. These skills include math-related skills, writing skills, executive functioning skills and computer literacy skills. A key is included for the skills where it may be relevant. Also included in this bundle are three example task analyses that could be used as visual supports when teaching your learners how to complete vocational skills. These include rolling silverware, assembling coffee supply ba
Preview of Executive Functioning Vocational Activities

Executive Functioning Vocational Activities

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Included are 10 vocational activities to work on your learner’s executive functioning skills. A key is included for the skills where it may be relevant. These activities are most applicable with older students (upper elementary, middle school, high school, adult day support classrooms), due to their complexity. I have used these activities in the past with older students on the Autism Spectrum.
Preview of What Makes You Laugh? - Sense of Humor Worksheet

What Makes You Laugh? - Sense of Humor Worksheet

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A worksheet for students to practice identifying what they do and do not find funny. Students should fill out each column in the chart to learn more about their senses of humor.
Preview of Appropriate Use of Humor - Quiz

Appropriate Use of Humor - Quiz

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A 15-question quiz on the appropriate use of humor. An answer key is included.
Preview of Computer-Related Vocational Activities

Computer-Related Vocational Activities

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Included are 9 vocational activities to work on a variety of your learner’s computer literacy skills. A key is included for the skills where it may be relevant. These activities are most applicable with older students (upper elementary, middle school, high school, adult day support classrooms), due to their complexity. I have used these activities in the past with older students on the Autism Spectrum.
Preview of Math-Related Vocational Activities

Math-Related Vocational Activities

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Included are 9 vocational activities to work on your learner’s math skills. A key is included for each activity. These activities are most applicable with older students (upper elementary, middle school, high school, adult day support classrooms), due to their complexity. I have used these activities in the past with older students on the Autism Spectrum.
Preview of Writing-Related Vocational Activities

Writing-Related Vocational Activities

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Included are 6 vocational activities to work on your learner’s writing skills. A key is included for the skills where it may be relevant. These activities are most applicable with older students (upper elementary, middle school, high school, adult day support classrooms), due to their complexity. I have used these activities in the past with older students on the Autism Spectrum.
Preview of "What Could You Ask?" Worksheet

"What Could You Ask?" Worksheet

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A worksheet to practice forming on-topic questions and asking peers to contribute to the conversation. For each topic, students should come up with questions that they could ask people. Students should fill in the blanks for each question. Includes both an easy and a hard version.
Preview of Show and Tell Classroom Activity

Show and Tell Classroom Activity

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Here is a fun activity for students to help them discover more about each other’s hobbies and interests. Every participant should choose an item from their house or their classroom to show to the group and share its importance.
Preview of Planning a Phone Call - Get-Togethers Activity

Planning a Phone Call - Get-Togethers Activity

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A worksheet to help learners practice using the phone and planning get-togethers.
Preview of Finding a Source of Friends - Practice Activity

Finding a Source of Friends - Practice Activity

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A worksheet to help learners practice identifying their own interests and finding relevant places and activities to make friends.
Preview of Rude or Polite? - Review Activity

Rude or Polite? - Review Activity

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A review activity for practicing identifying which statements are rude and which are polite. Students should rank each sentence from the most rude, to the most polite. I have used this activity in the past with older students on the Autism Spectrum.
Preview of Preparing for a Get-Together Worksheet

Preparing for a Get-Together Worksheet

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A worksheet to help learners practice planning and preparing for a group get-together.
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About the store

Experience

I currently work as a licensed behavior analyst at a specialized school for adolescents and adults with autism and other developmental and intellectual disabilities. The majority of my work and research experience has been in teaching social skills and vocational-related skills. I currently teach a group social skills class for the individuals at my school.

Awards & shining teacher moments

I had the honor of presenting some of my current research at the Association for Behavior Analysis International conference in May of 2022 in Boston.

My own education history

I received a Bachelor's degree in behavior analysis in 2017 and went on to receive a Master's degree in behavior analysis in 2021.