Small Wins Studio

Special‑education teacher with 20+ years’ experience supporting students with complex communication and behavior needs. I create calm, visual, low‑prep tools that build success for learners and save teachers time. Resources include AAC boards, now–next and first–then charts, choice cards, social narratives, regulation visuals, task steps, and data sheets — all piloted with real students and refined with therapist collaboration.

I use clear visuals, plain language, and generous spacing to lower processing demands and support comprehension. My approach emphasizes step‑by‑step routines, now–next and first–then supports, and consistent cues to build predictability. I integrate choice‑making, visual prompts, and movement breaks to reduce anxiety and prevent escalation. To ensure consistency across environments, I provide practical scripts for teachers and aides, plus notes for families, so communication strategies remain aligned at school and home.

Seeing a student use a visual to communicate a need for the first time — a breakthrough that shows the power of AAC and visual supports. Whole classes transitioning calmly with a simple now–next board, proving that predictable routines reduce stress and build independence. Feedback from aides and therapists that resources reduce behavior incidents and save setup time, highlighting the practical impact and collaborative value of these tools.

I hold a postgraduate qualification in special needs teaching and have completed extensive special education training and literacy courses. My professional learning spans AAC, behavior support, literacy interventions, and inclusive classroom strategies, giving me a strong foundation to design practical, evidence‑based resources.

Across 20+ years in specialist education, I’ve worked closely with students who have complex communication and behavior needs, and I’ve seen firsthand how the right visual supports can transform learning. I collaborate with speech pathologists, occupational therapists, and psychologists to ensure my resources reflect best practice, and I pilot every tool with real students before release. My focus is on creating calm, predictable, low‑prep supports that save teachers time while helping learners feel confident and successful.