Strange Duck Studio
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Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
About the store
Strange Duck Studio creates high-quality adapted educational resources designed to support autistic and neurodivergent learners.
Resources focus on language development with an emphasis on early concepts and functional skills.
They are suitable for use in classrooms, therapy settings and home learning environments.
Each resource is designed to be visually clear, engaging and practical. Many activities are offered in multiple versions including options with and without AAC-style visual supports as well as clipart and photo-based formats, allowing materials to be matched to individual learner needs.
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Non-Identical Matching, Sorting & Categorization Cards – Assorted Items
This printable PDF is designed to support categorization, classification and sorting skills using clear, realistic images. Ideal for speech therapy, special education and early learning settings. This resource targets visual discrimination, categorization and early cognitive skills by presenting the same item in slightly different forms, supporting learners who are moving beyond identical matching. What’s included in this PDF: 6 non-identical images for each item category, including: Chairs
PreK - 1st
Other (ELA)
Common Everyday Objects Vocabulary Flashcards with Real Photos – Early Language
This printable PDF supports categorization, classification, and sorting skills while building common everyday object vocabulary using clear, realistic photo flashcards. It targets functional vocabulary comprehension and use by presenting familiar everyday items in multiple formats, allowing educators to introduce vocabulary, support understanding, and practice language skills across a range of learner needs. These flashcards are ideal for teaching learners to recognize, name, match, and sor
PreK - 1st, Adult Education
Other (ELA), Speaking & Listening, Vocabulary
Photo Action Verbs Flashcards – Speech Therapy, Special Education & ESL
This printable PDF supports categorization, classification and sorting skills while building action verb vocabulary using clear, realistic photo flashcards. Ideal for speech therapy, special education, ESL/ELL and early learning settings. It targets verb comprehension and use by presenting each action in multiple formats, allowing educators to introduce vocabulary, support understanding and practice language skills across a range of learner needs. What’s included in this PDF:30 action verbs,
PreK - 1st
Other (ELA), Speaking & Listening, Vocabulary
Same & Different Visual Discrimination Task Boxes — Independent Work System
Looking for structured, leveled task box activities to build same/different visual discrimination skills in speech therapy, special education, and early learning settings? This resource targets perceptual discrimination (not conceptual reasoning) using carefully designed image sets that help students learn to identify what is the same and what is different based on visual features. Activities are systematically scaffolded, allowing learners to move from clear, obvious differences to more su
PreK - 2nd
Reading, Speaking & Listening, Vocabulary
Yes/No Discrimination – Task Box Independent Work & File Folder Activities
Looking for structured, leveled task box activities to build Yes/No responding and early reasoning skills in speech therapy and special education? This resource targets Yes/No discrimination using familiar objects, actions, and everyday situations, helping students develop functional communication and early concept understanding through carefully scaffolded question types. Activities progress from simple identification questions to functional and contextual reasoning, while task format moves f
PreK - 2nd
Reading, Speaking & Listening, Vocabulary
Function of Objects Matching –Task Box Independent Work & File Folder Activities
Looking for structured, leveled task box activities to target object–function skills in speech therapy and special education?This resource includes errorless matching, multiple-choice, and open matching tasks to support object–function identification, receptive language, and early concept development, with built-in differentiation across levels. ⭐ Designed for Structured Teaching & Independent WorkThese activities are ideal for TEACCH-aligned work systems, task boxes, file folder activities,
PreK - 2nd
Reading, Speaking & Listening, Vocabulary
Non-Identical Matching, Sorting & Categorization Cards – Household Items
This printable PDF designed to support categorization, classification and sorting skills using clear, realistic images. Ideal for speech therapy, special education and early learning settings. This free resource is a sample from the Non-Identical Matching & Sorting Cards series.This resource targets visual discrimination, categorization and early cognitive skills by presenting the same item in slightly different forms, supporting learners who are moving beyond identical matching. What’s includ
PreK - 1st
Other (ELA)
WH Question Flip Cards BUNDLE (What/When/Where/Who/Why)-Special Needs Education
Start your special needs students on understanding essential WH questions with this easy-to-use/ready-to-go set of flip cards! This set makes use of bright, clear high-resolution images (a mixture of photos and clipart images) to create an engaging activity for special needs students. QUESTIONS INCLUDED:* What * Who * When * Where * Why DIFFERENTIATED LEVELS INCLUDED:* Picture * Picture and word * Only word I have laid them out for easy printing. I recommend using at least 250 micro
PreK - 6th
Vocabulary Gender Noun Flash Cards - Speech Therapy|Special Ed|Autism|ESL & EAL
These 78 gender nouns (masculine & feminine) flash cards are suitable for English language learners, speech therapy students, special ed and autistic students. This bundle features real vocabulary flashcards for ESL/ELL/EAL students of all ages. Real photos and clip art is used to support generalization. WAYS to use this resource:Picture to picture identical matchingWord to word identical matchingWord to picture matchingGames (Memory and Go Fish)Receptive & expressive language activities*Note:
PreK - K, Adult Education
Vocabulary
Animal Flashcards with Real Photos – Speech Therapy, Special Education & ESL
This printable PDF supports categorization, classification and sorting skills while building animal vocabulary using clear, realistic photo flashcards. Ideal for speech therapy, special education, ESL/ELL and early learning settings. It targets animal vocabulary comprehension and use by presenting each animal in multiple formats, allowing educators to introduce vocabulary, support understanding, and practice language skills across a range of learner needs. What’s included in this PDF:26 diff
PreK - 1st
Other (ELA), Speaking & Listening, Vocabulary
Non-Identical Matching & Sorting Cards BUNDLE – Assorted Items, Farm & Household
A printable bundle designed to support categorization, classification and sorting skills through non-identical matching using clear, realistic images. Ideal for speech therapy, special education, autism support and early learning settings. These resources help students move beyond identical matching by grouping non-identical items that belong to the same category, supporting visual discrimination, early cognitive development and foundational language skills. This bundle includes the followin
PreK - 1st
Other (ELA)
Prepositions: IN Adapted Photo BUNDLE — Printable Task Cards + Digital Boom Deck
Give your students the complete learning experience with this IN Preposition Adapted Learning BUNDLE — featuring both the Printable Task Cards and the Interactive Boom Cards™ deck. Perfect for Speech Therapy, Autism, Special Education, ESL and early language learners who thrive with clear visuals and structured, step-by-step practice. This comprehensive bundle teaches the meaning of IN through engaging, hands-on and digital activities. Students first learn the concept, then practice it re
Not Specific
Grammar, Vocabulary, Writing
Printable Photo Vocabulary Flashcards Mega Bundle for Early Learners & ESL
Looking for a comprehensive set of real-photo flash cards to build early vocabulary and language skills?This bundle includes 944+ photo flash cards designed for preschool, ESL / ELL learners, speech therapy, and early language development, covering a wide range of everyday objects, actions, and concepts. These cards support both receptive and expressive language, making them ideal for vocabulary building, matching activities, and structured language practice. ✅ Ways to Use This Resource P
PreK - 1st, Adult Education
Speaking & Listening, Vocabulary
Adapted Prepositions Boom Cards™ Bundle – Speech Therapy & Special Education
Help your special needs students master essential prepositions with this interactive, adapted Boom Cards™ bundle! This engaging set includes 7 interactive decks (168 cards total) designed to teach, reinforce, and generalize understanding of spatial concepts through real-life photos, AAC visual supports, and audio prompts. Each deck uses repetitive language, clear visuals, and structured practice to help students build comprehension and expressive communication skills. Students will see
Not Specific
Grammar, Vocabulary, Writing
Adapted Sentence Strips Worksheets for Autism, Speech Therapy & Emergent Readers
I designed these sentence worksheets for an autism intervention specialist and speech/language pathologist who use them with their autistic students. I also use them with my autistic son. These worksheets are designed for teaching literacy and sentence structure for emergent readers by helping with the following: • Basic sentence structure • Carrier phrases, 'I have', 'I see', 'Here is' • The hard-copy printed & laminated version helps with fine motor skills • Good for sight words and the p
Not Specific
Teach Subject Pronouns—He She We They | Adapted Fall/Autumn 16-Book BUNDLE
Support EVERY learner with one powerful resource! This comprehensive adapted pronoun bundle gives you four complete versions of the same high-quality content — making it easy to differentiate instruction, target IEP goals, and support diverse learning needs. Perfect for: Speech therapists & SLPs Autism & Special Ed teachers Resource rooms Small groups & 1:1 Early language and grammar interventionWhat’s IncludedEach pronoun (He, She, We, They) comes in 4 versions, so you can differentiate f
PreK - 2nd
Grammar, Vocabulary, Writing
Identifying Spring Items by Size & Color – Phrase & Sentence Strips Photo Book
Designed to increase Mean Length of Utterance (MLU), ' Identifying Spring Items by Size & Color – Phrase & Sentence Strips Photo Book' features clear bright images and labels to help students with autism or other special needs identify and describe Spring items by both color and size. Using the carrier phrase 'I see,' students are introduced to adjective + adjective + noun sentences ( Size + Color + Spring Item), encouraging them to describe objects in more detail and move beyond basic l
PreK - 2nd
Grammar
Clothing Vocabulary Photo Flashcards - Speech Therapy, Special Education & ESL
This printable PDF supports daily living vocabulary, dressing routines, and clothing identification using clear, real-life photo flashcards designed for early language learners and AAC users. Ideal for speech therapy, special education, ESL/ELL, and early learning settings. These cards help learners understand, identify, and talk about the clothing they wear every day — supporting both receptive and expressive language while connecting vocabulary to real routines and experiences. This resourc
PreK - 1st
Other (ELA), Speaking & Listening, Vocabulary
Identify Clipart Farm Animals & I SEE Sentence Strips Book | ESL ELL EFL
' Identify Clipart Farm Animals & I SEE Sentence Strips Book | ESL ELL EFL' targets farm animal identification (12 animals included – cow, pig, cat, turkey, horse, chicken, duck, donkey, sheep, dog, goat and rooster), while also building early vocabulary and helping students increase mean length of utterance (MLU). What's Included:Teach & Review: Start with the prompt “What do you see?” Students choose from three multiple-choice answers to identify the correct farm animal.Build First Sentence
PreK - 2nd
Grammar, Vocabulary, Writing
Prepositions Printable Task Cards BUNDLE - Speech Therapy, Autism & Special Ed
Introduce fundamental speech concepts with a focus on prepositions. Empower your students with special needs with comprehensive resources designed to teach essential prepositions. Prepositions Printable Task Cards BUNDLE makes use of bright, clear high-resolution images (a mixture of photos and clipart images) to create an engaging activity for students with special needs. PREPOSITIONS INCLUDED:* Next to * In front of * Between * Behind * Under * On * In This resource contains: 188 task cards
Not Specific
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About the store
Experience
Strange Duck Studio creates high-quality adapted educational resources designed to support autistic and neurodivergent learners.
Resources focus on language development with an emphasis on early concepts and functional skills.
They are suitable for use in classrooms, therapy settings and home learning environments.
Each resource is designed to be visually clear, engaging and practical. Many activities are offered in multiple versions including options with and without AAC-style visual supports as well as clipart and photo-based formats, allowing materials to be matched to individual learner needs.
Teaching style
Our resources are designed with the realities of special education and therapy settings in mind. Educators and therapists often manage multiple learner goals and support needs so materials are created to be easy to implement, flexible and well organized.
The teaching approach emphasizes clarity, repetition and meaningful practice. Activities support both receptive and expressive language development and allow for differentiation, individualized instruction and alignment with IEP goals.
My own education history
These resources are shaped by hands-on experience supporting autistic learners combined with a formal background in computer science, graphic design and website development.
This technical and design foundation supports the creation of visually clear, well-organized, and user-friendly educational materials.
The studio’s work is shaped by ongoing collaboration with speech-language pathologists, special education teachers and therapists, with careful attention to visual supports when appropriate and how materials are used in real classroom and therapy settings.
These combined skills contribute to resources that are developmentally appropriate, easy to implement and suitable for use in classroom and therapy settings.
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