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This work reflects two things. My work as a reading & dyslexia specialist and OG-T in both a private and public school settings. 🤩 My seven years as an early intervention practitioner working with children from 0-3. I wrote and administered ABA programs, planned and delivered speech therapy interventions. 🐣 Experience teaching literacy skills to children from preschool to high school. Want to know more? http://www.readnis.com/
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Preview of ABA Behavior Intervention Plan - Escape

ABA Behavior Intervention Plan - Escape

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Do you have a "class wanderer?" How about a child who repeatedly leaves the instructional area? These intervention tip packs are designed for changing disruptive or non-productive classroom behaviors. Download includes: -About “In A Nutshell Mini-Mods”. -Visual “Three Step Intervention Plan”. -Functional Communication Training. -Typical Targeted Behavior Examples. -Positive Reinforcement List and Examples. -Folder Setup. -16 Different Kinds of Printable Tokens. -References. EARLY CHILDHOOD
Preview of ABA Behavior Intervention Plan - Attention

ABA Behavior Intervention Plan - Attention

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Do you have a "class clown"? How about a child who intentionally makes noise? These intervention tip packs are designed for changing disruptive or non-productive classroom behaviors. Download includes: -About “In A Nutshell Mini-Mods”. -Visual “Two Step Intervention Plan”. -About Attention Maintained Behavior. -About a Token Economy -Typical Targeted Behavior Examples. -Positive Reinforcement List and Examples. -15 “choice cards” with (blanks) -Folder Setup. -Eight Different Kinds of Printabl
Preview of From Silence to Speech - speech development guidance with suggested activities.

From Silence to Speech - speech development guidance with suggested activities.

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*This item is part of a BUNDLE. Do you have a child in your caseload that is non-verbal or speech delayed? Do you know what to target in session? Should you model language though play? Match pictures? Ask questions? Start Here! From Silence to Speech walks you through the four major milestones in communication development. It's best practice summed up into four easy to understand steps. Use as a quick assessment, target for session guide, and for activity ideas. The key to communi
Preview of Speech Practice for Little Learners.  "Say It, Match It, Find It"

Speech Practice for Little Learners. "Say It, Match It, Find It"

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*This item is part of a BUNDLE. Over 100 things to talk about! This speech and language pack is one of my favorites! It's FUN comprehensive practice is the best way to get little learners interacting. It has been my experience that the most challenging learners are the toddlers who are not yet talking. I have found success using a this pack of FUN, quickly-paced multi-sensory activities. I frequently use these materials when I start with a late talker. The six interactive sets follow
Preview of Ice Cream Truck!  Interactive Carrier Phrase Speech & Language Game

Ice Cream Truck! Interactive Carrier Phrase Speech & Language Game

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*This item is part of a BUNDLE. Establish carrier phrases in a fun and interactive way! Three games - over 200 possible phrases!!!!! Ice cream is a high interest topic for little learners, so let's get those little one's talking today! This download includes: -Executive function information -Game instructions and examples. -Interactive Ice cream truck. -Seven carrier-phrase prompt and practice cards. -Four “reciprocal reveal” game boards. -14 “ask & match” game boards. -24 ice cream cards.
Preview of "I Stay In My House"

"I Stay In My House"

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Eloping and wandering are safety concerns for learners on the spectrum. Use this book to teach safety skills about going outside and being around water. This book series was created to be used as teaching tools. Some learners need to be directly instructed to recognize the body’s signals or feelings of things like; hunger, hygiene, and safety. Discrete Teaching Books will recommend a “Teaching Time”. The “Teaching Time” will be the time of day that the behavior most naturally occurs. Instr
Preview of Cupcake Shop-  Interactive Speech, Language & Cognitive Activities

Cupcake Shop- Interactive Speech, Language & Cognitive Activities

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"This girl would like a chocolate-caramel cupcake with peppermint icing". "Hello, welcome to my cupcake shop. Today I have vanilla cupcakes with a crumble topping, birthday cake flavor, and orange cream cupcakes." Elicit and practice expressive language, receptive directions, and inference skills with this fun cupcake shop. Four Activities - Over 300 Things To Talk About! #1 “Make a Cupcake For Me” (cognitive and expressive) Objective, set-up, & procedure Six booklet pages and 48 tiles #
Preview of Matching - 18 Common Objects

Matching - 18 Common Objects

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Use these materials to support speech and executive function development. receptive language - match items. executive function - sustain focus to follow pace of video. speech & language - hear it and say it. Print and make materials - then match as you watch the video! match and say 18 common objects. use with the video here: SET A https://youtu.be/HXiDT9A6FkM SET B https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7hHT4lSy-A&feature=youtu.be EARLY CHILDHOOD INFO: Young children need to explore, but they a
Preview of Speech Work "Animal Fun" Language Expander

Speech Work "Animal Fun" Language Expander

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*This item is part of a BUNDLE. Over 160 things to talk about! Have a late talker? Need to increase vocabulary? Play Start Here's "Animal Fun" Language Expander. Five spinners, four player cards per spinner, eight targeted topics per player card = over 160 topics to talk about. (not counting storytelling!) The game spans developmental levels from toddler to kindergarten. Learners start off talking about colors, shapes and common animals and progress to storytelling. This game also allo
Preview of 65 tangible reinforcers for discrete trial teaching.

65 tangible reinforcers for discrete trial teaching.

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Can't use edibles but need a FUN reinforcer? Try Tangible Reinforcers! -high interest pictures. -easily turn these tokens into interactive play. -ends naturally (no "taking" toys back from the child). -budget-friendly (print once and use for many learners). This intervention pack is designed for use in early intervention/young child discrete trial teaching (DTT) of a new skill. EARLY CHILDHOOD INFO: Young children need to explore, but they also need to learn about boundaries and how to fo
Preview of Intro to Emotions Materials

Intro to Emotions Materials

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This download will give little learners a look into basic emotions. Thirty-five prompt cards that are real pictures! You can also turn the cards into little flip-books by emotion. Download includes: -Four angry cards. -Four sad cards. -Four scared cards. -Four happy cards. -Blank face teacher visual. -My Emotions" flip-book template. EARLY CHILDHOOD INFO: Young children need to explore, but they also need to learn about boundaries and how to follow directions. A balance of free play and s
Preview of Speech Work - Make a Meal for ME!

Speech Work - Make a Meal for ME!

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*This item is part of a BUNDLE. What would a dragon eat? Do you think that jellyfish is happy with his meal? Let's give him a treat. What do you think he would like? These EIGHT interactive activities are a fun way to practice speech and language and engage in the silly type of fun that preschoolers LOVE! The animals and foods range from common ("dog", "pancakes") to unique ('wild boar', 'spring onions") This download includes: -Executive function information. -Object, material list, an
Preview of Halloween Bag -  Interactive Carrier Phrase Speech & Language Game

Halloween Bag - Interactive Carrier Phrase Speech & Language Game

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Establish carrier phrases in a fun and interactive way! Flip up the bag, dig into the bowl and lets start talking about candy! Four bags, four bowls and 56 candy cards. This download includes: -assembly instructions. -four Halloween bag designs. -four carrier phrase & candy work pages. -four Halloween candy bowl designs. -four carrier phrase & candy work pages. -56 candy cards -references. EARLY CHILDHOOD INFO: Young children need to explore, but they also need to learn about boundaries and
Preview of Taking Care of Bear

Taking Care of Bear

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Use these materials to support speech, play, and executive function development. speech - (hear it, say it, touch it) objects make connections. play - practice appropriate "steps". executive function - sustain focus to imitate video activities. Eight words, three sounds, one direction (hold), and three phrases. model and replay for practice! words: bear, bed, bottle, band-aid, awake, toy duck, toy rings sounds - ut-oh! boo-boo, shhhh, quack-quack direction word - hold three phrases - let's p
Preview of Tangible Reinforcers "Complete A Picture" Puzzles

Tangible Reinforcers "Complete A Picture" Puzzles

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Can't use edibles but need a FUN reinforcer? Try Tangible Reinforcers! -high interest pictures that you cut into puzzle pieces. -easily turn these rewards into interactive play. -ends naturally (no "taking" toys back from the child). -budget-friendly (print once and use for many learners). This intervention pack is designed for use in early intervention/young child discrete trial teaching (DTT) of a new skill. EARLY CHILDHOOD INFO: Young children need to explore, but they also need to learn
Preview of Positional Words with Bird

Positional Words with Bird

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Use these materials to support speech and executive function development. speech - (hear it, say it, do it) objects make connections. executive function - sustain focus to imitate video. Print and make materials - then PLAY as you watch the video! Positional words modeled in the video are: on, behind, under, in front, on top, beside, and above. watch video here: https://youtu.be/0TCmR1-t-lA EARLY CHILDHOOD INFO: Young children need to explore, but they also need to learn about boundaries an
Preview of The Maker Center Starter Kit

The Maker Center Starter Kit

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Create a place where innovation and ideas can bloom. A Maker Center is a year round cyclical center. A lesson in real life. This download has the posters, decor, materials, and ideas you need to create a clean and clearly defined center. Do you give your early finishers a packet of worksheets? Try a Maker Center this year! Download includes: -Visual center layout ideas and material listing -Lesson plan and tips -13 Center Posters -Logo in four sizes -Working sheet -Final Presentation sh
Preview of Preschool Shape Mat - Target's Language, Directions, & Visual Processing

Preschool Shape Mat - Target's Language, Directions, & Visual Processing

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This is "just right" for preschoolers*. This activity targets: language, cognitive, and visual perception skills. *Learner should not be putting non-food items in mouth - constant adult supervision required. If you like this - then you will LOVE the Task Mats! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Pre-K-Print-Play-Task-basic-skills-work-Mats-1796586 EARLY CHILDHOOD INFO: Young children need to explore, but they also need to learn about boundaries and how to follow directions. A balance
Preview of How to Teach Pointing

How to Teach Pointing

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Teaching effective communication can be challenging to teach because the learner may have developed maladaptive behaviors to get their needs met. Keeping things out of reach or in clear containers is a helpful barrier in teaching this skill. Use this resource to learn about ways to craft VIBRANT and FUN activities, while teaching this important skill. EARLY CHILDHOOD INFO: Young children need to explore, but they also need to learn about boundaries and how to follow directions. A balance of f
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Experience

This work reflects two things. My work as a reading & dyslexia specialist and OG-T in both a private and public school settings. 🤩 My seven years as an early intervention practitioner working with children from 0-3. I wrote and administered ABA programs, planned and delivered speech therapy interventions. 🐣 Experience teaching literacy skills to children from preschool to high school. Want to know more? http://www.readnis.com/

Teaching style

Flexible, research based, and developmentally targeted.

Awards & shining teacher moments

Graduated college with honors (Magna Cum Laude)

My own education history

Certified / highly qualified reading specialist, OG-T, structured literacy dyslexia specialist, elementary and special education teacher in New Jersey. Additional certifications in middle school L.A. & Social Studies.

Additional biographical information

Note to parents: these materials are not intended to replace professional evaluation and treatment. If your child is exhibiting any signs of autism spectrum or speech-language delay, they will be best served by being evaluated and treated by a licensed and certified professional.