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I am a BCBA and certified Special Education teacher. I have taught students with autism, developmental disabilities and co-occurring mental illnesses for over 10 years. My teaching experience has focused on teaching students in middle and high school. I have experience both in a school setting and non-school settings.
Additionally, I am a Certified Sexuality Educator through the American Association of Sexuality, Educators and Therapists. This means that I am qualified to teach people with disabilities about various aspects of sexuality. This includes; healthy relationships, body image, gender identify, reporting abuse, boundaries, consent, etc.
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This lesson was recently updated to include more content and a better outline. When you purchase the file, you will get the old lesson and the new lesson. This lesson includes content for direct instruction, a note home for parents, a scope and sequence with potential goals/objectives/how to teach and cards that can be printed out and used for receptive/expressive identification goals. The new lesson teaches the following objectives: - Students will identify public places in the community (i.e.
4th - 12th
Cell Phone Etiquette Simplified
This product teaches individuals how often it is appropriate to text/call someone. Students look at text conversations/phone calls and identify the social rule was followed and consequences for following/not following the social rule. Students also practice this skill by reading a scenario and identifying how they should solve the problem (i.e. "You text your friend and they don't text back, what should you do?"). Lastly, students learn exceptions to the rule; if there is an emergency it is ok t
6th - 12th
Character Education, Social Emotional Learning
The Relationship Pyramid Possible Friendships
This is a powerpoint that describes the fourth level of the "Relationship Pyramid"- "Possible Friends". This product is best used with individuals who have high support needs and may need visuals to aid in comprehension. You can teach this in a single one hour lesson or two 30 minute lessons. Students will learn the following: - What a "Possible Friendship" is - How to differentiate between someone who is friendly versus a friend - What to do to and what questions to ask yourself to determine if
6th - 12th
School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning
Also included in:Â The Relationship Pyramid Bundle
Introduction to Red Flags Online
This is on of the first lessons in an online safety unit for neurodivergent teens/young adults. The first lesson helps students identify that dangerous things can happen online and what those dangerous things are. The second lesson introduces students to the concept of "Red Flags" and that being aware of red flags can keep them safe online. Detail of each red flag is in other units. This product includes pre/post assessments, video clips with quiz questions, a note home and a scripted lesson pla
7th - 12th
Social Emotional Learning
Neurodivergent Dating: Defining the Relationship
Relationships work best when both people have the same level of commitment. This product teaches students how, when and where to define the relationship. The lesson breaks complex concepts down, uses visuals and has opportunities to practice skills and identify appropriate/inappropriate ways to define the relationship. Objective: 1. Students will learn what it means to "Define the Relationship" 2. Students will learn when/where to have the conversation 3. Students will learn how to start the con
9th - 12th, Adult Education
Social Emotional Learning
Consent: What it looks like and sounds like
This powerpoint introduces the basic concept of consent or asking for permission. Students will learn a concept and then practice it by answering questions with initial color coded prompts and then color coded prompts are removed for later slides. Students answer questions in a field of two. Students will learn the following: 1. What consent means (very introductory concept) 2. What words give consent 3. What words do not give consent 4. What body language means that someone is giving consent 5.
6th - 12th
Social Emotional Learning
Quitting a Job: When, Why and How to do it
This product can be used individually or in small groups. It can be taught in 3 small units or 1 big unit This unit is best used with individuals who require difficult concepts to be broken down, repeated practice and visuals to aid in comprehension. This lesson includes slides with scripts to introduce concepts, graphic organizers to differentiate between things, problem solving questions and questions to ask for group or individual instruction. Students will: 1. Differentiate between good/ba
9th - 12th
Visuals Make it Easier: Solving Problems in Relationships
This product uses visuals to help students identify how to solve relationship problems in multiple contexts. The visual includes spaces for: - The context/setting - Your goal in the social situation - The other person's thoughts/feelings/actions - Potential solutions to the problem - Potential outcomes/consequences for each solution There are a total of 64 scenarios involving work, friends, romantic relationships and online friends. This product includes and example of how to use the visual with
8th - 12th
Social Emotional Learning
Having Uncomfortable Thoughts and Feelings: What do you do when things get tough
This lesson includes three lessons to help students with high support needs learn healthy ways to relate to both comfortable and uncomfortable feelings. These lessons can be repeated to increase fluency. All lessons use simple language and visuals to aid in comprehension of abstract concepts. Parent handouts are included. You will recieve a PPT presentation and a googe slide link Lesson 1: Students will identify how they respond to uncomfortable thoughts and feelings. Lesson 2: Students will id
4th - 12th
Being Flexible Lesson 4: Plan A and Plan B
This lesson is best used for individuals with high support needs because it simplifies harder concepts, uses visuals and hands on learning. It teaches individuals that one way to be flexible is to come up with a Plan B. Slides will guide individuals through scenarios to practice the skills. This also contains video links and questions. A parent handout is included to send home. Students will learn: - What a Plan A is and what a Plan B is - How to come up with a Plan B - How coming up with a Plan
6th - 12th
School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning
Also included in:Â Be Flexible! Lesson Plan Bundle
Setting Boundaries: Saying "No" When You Are Uncomfortable
This product can be used individually or in small groups. It can be taught in 3 small units or 1 big unit This unit is best used with individuals who require difficult concepts to be broken down, repeated practice and visuals to aid in comprehension. Students will: 1. Identify what a boundary is. 2. Identify that they have the right to say "no" to things that make them uncomfortable 3. Identify what a "have to do" is. 4. Identify how to respond if you are asked to do something you have to do
9th - 12th
Social Media Safety: What Do People Lie About Online
This product teaches students about what types of things people will lie about online and show (via videos) how people can use computer generated images or apps to create fake profiles. This product includes pre/post assessments, video clips with quiz questions, a note home and a scripted lesson plan. Format is in both PPT and Google Slides Objectives: - Students will identify what types of things people lie about online - Students will identify that people can lie about the way they look onlin
7th - 12th
Social Emotional Learning
The Relationship Pyramid Evolving Friendships
This is a powerpoint that describes the fourth level of the "Relationship Pyramid"- "Evolving Friends". This product is best used with individuals who have high support needs and may need visuals to aid in comprehension. You can teach this in a single one hour lesson or two 30 minute lessons. Students will learn the following: - What an "Evolving Friendship" is - What is means to put effort into a relationship - What it means if a relationship is unequal - How to determine if a relationship is u
6th - 12th
School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning
Also included in:Â The Relationship Pyramid Bundle
Neurodivergent Dating: Hanging out vs. Dating
This lesson reviews the difference between hanging out versus dating. It is a good lead in lesson to "Define the Relationship". The lesson breaks down complex tasks and has multiple opportunities to practice skills. Objectives: 1. Students will identify that people have different levels of commitment in relationships 2. Students will differentiate between dating and hanging out 3. Students will identify why it is important to have similar levels of commitment with someone you are interested in.
9th - 12th, Adult Education
Social Emotional Learning
Being Flexible Lesson 7: Being Flexible Helps Me Figure Things Out
This lesson is best used for individuals with high support needs because it simplifies harder concepts, uses visuals and hands on learning. It teaches that being flexible is important because it can help you problem solve. Lesson can be done in an hour long session; or divided up into two 30 minute sessions. This lesson introduces the concept and other lessons go over how being flexible can help you solve the problem in social situations.Students will learn: - To identify flexible thoughts - Id
4th - 12th
Also included in:Â Be Flexible! Lesson Plan Bundle
The Relationship Pyramid Acquaintances
This is a powerpoint that describes the second level of the "Relationship Pyramid"- "Acquaintances". This product is best used with individuals who have high support needs and may need visuals to aid in comprehension. You can teach this in a single one hour lesson or two 30 minute lessons. Students will learn the following: - What an acquaintance is - How much information to trust an acquaintance with - Differentiate between "friendly" and "friend" This product includes: - Questions to guide dis
6th - 12th
School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning
Also included in:Â The Relationship Pyramid Bundle
Feeling the Feelings: Emotional Regulation Skills
This product has four lesson plans (with visuals and simplified language) to teach emotional regulation skills. Lessons can be done in 20-25 minutes, but should be repeated to help with fluency. Notes Home are included for each lesson to teach parents to use similar language to the ones being used in class. Files are in Powerpoint and Google Slides format Lessons Include: Lesson 1: Behaviors versus Feelings Students learn that behaviors and feelings are different. Behaviors are thing we do and w
4th - 12th
Social Emotional Learning
Being Flexible Lesson 5: Strategies to Help You Wait
This lesson is best used for individuals with high support needs because it simplifies harder concepts, uses visuals and hands on learning. It teaches individuals strategies that they can use if they have to wait for something they want. The file is in PPT and Google Slide Form Lesson can be taught in 25-30 minutes or broken into 5 minute lessons - Introduction to Waiting - Asking When - Setting timers/calendars - Identifying alternate activities - Positive self-talk Students will learn: - Ident
6th - 12th
School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning
Also included in:Â Be Flexible! Lesson Plan Bundle
Being Flexible Lesson 6: How to Stay Flexible When Electronics Don't Work
This lesson is best used for individuals with high support needs because it simplifies harder concepts, uses visuals and hands on learning. It teaches how to be flexible when electronics/technology aren't working. Lesson can be done in a 45 minute long session; or divided up into three 15 minute sessions. Lesson 1: Electronics Don't Always Work Lesson 2: Problem Solving and Electronics Lesson 3: Asking for Help Objectives:- Students will identify why they need to be flexible when technology/ele
4th - 12th
Also included in:Â Be Flexible! Lesson Plan Bundle
Being Flexible Lesson 1: What does it mean to be flexible?
This lesson teaches the concepts of "flexible" and "rigid" using objects. It is best suited for individuals with high support needs because it simplifies complex concepts, uses repetition and visuals to aid in concept comprehension. It includes questions with answer choices in a field of two, a video, questions about the video and a parent note to send home. In this lesson students will: 1. Define what flexible means 2. Define what rigid means 3. Identify objects that are flexible 4. Identify ob
4th - 12th
Social Emotional Learning
Also included in:Â Be Flexible! Lesson Plan Bundle
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Experience
I am a BCBA and certified Special Education teacher. I have taught students with autism, developmental disabilities and co-occurring mental illnesses for over 10 years. My teaching experience has focused on teaching students in middle and high school. I have experience both in a school setting and non-school settings.
Additionally, I am a Certified Sexuality Educator through the American Association of Sexuality, Educators and Therapists. This means that I am qualified to teach people with disabilities about various aspects of sexuality. This includes; healthy relationships, body image, gender identify, reporting abuse, boundaries, consent, etc.
Teaching style
The interventions that I use with students who have disabilities is research-based. I take pride in using interventions that have been proven to work for my target population.
I also believe in the importance of teaching academic skills and functional skills. Academic skills are aligned to common core standards and come with sample goals and objectives.
Functional skills are taught using a variety of visual strategies and I use real pictures as often as possible. when teaching relationship safety I use medically appropriate terms.
My own education history
Certified Sexuality Educator 3/2023
Board Certified Behavior Analyst in 11/2015
Masters in Special Education received in 2014
Passed thesis defense in 2013
Started program to become a Board Certified Behavior Analysis 2013
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training 2013
Texas Educators License 2012
Finished Bachelors in Special Education in 2010
Utah Educators License 2010
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