What is Sensory Integration/Sensory Processing?

Sensory Integration has to do with the 5 senses. This video explains what sensory integration is and the role of an occupational therapist.
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Sensory Integration

Indiana Resource Centre for Autism explains what sensory integration is and provides Tips to Consider about visual and auditory input, taste and smells, and proprioceptive and vestibular input as well as helpful ideas to assist in each of these areas.

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Autism Parent Resource Kit

Autism Parent Resource Kit The Ministry of Children and Youth Services is pleased to let you know about the availability of a resource kit for parents and caregivers of children and youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This web-based kit provides information and resources to support families of children and youth with ASD at all stages of their child’s progress and development. THE KIT INCLUDES INFORMATION ABOUT: • Diagnosis and treatment • Strategies for daily living • Services and assistance available in Ontario, including information on financial support • School support, extra-curricular and recreational activities • How your child develops, including sensory, physiological and social development • Health care • Parenting and family support

Autism Speaks

The Autism Speaks website focuses on helping parents, caregivers or concerned adults recognize developmental milestones, learn screening for possible symptoms of autism and  how to access services.

http://www.autismspeaks.org/early-access-care/parents

Autism Society Canada

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The Autism Society Canada site provides information to parents, caregivers, family members, educators, health care workers, individuals with autism and more with information about autism, services and resources.

How one boy with Autism became Best Friends with Apple's Siri

I enjoyed this story To Siri, With Love shared by the New York Times.  Siri may have an appropriate place in others lives as well.

http://mobile.nytimes.com/2014/10/19/fashion/how-apples-siri-became-one-autistic-boys-bff.html?_r=1

"The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes" by Mark Pett and Gary Rubinstein

Beatrice learns from her mistakes and eventually can let go, laugh, and enjoy the ride.  (Pett & Rubinstein)

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A Beautiful Oops by Barney Saltzberg

A life lesson that we'd like all children to learn:  It's OK to make a mistake.  A mistake can be an opportunity to make something beautiful!

 
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What is meant by Executive Functioning?

Visual Schedule Tip Sheet

Many students are visual learners and may benefit from the use of a Visual Schedule. Check out the tips below!

http://elearning.autism.net/

Self Regulation Strategies

This video demonstrates how on may help to manage anger.
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Visual Strategy to assist with Anxiety

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The 5 Point Anxiety Scale cab be used to help students identify and manage their emotions. At each level the student can identify what this emotion, looks like, feels like and identify possible solutions.

Tips on Reinforcment

The Reinforcement Tip Sheet below can be used when a student is learning a new skill or working hard to manage behaviour.

http://elearning.autism.net/?lang=en

Visual Images

Geneva Centre for Autism has some visual images pre-made.  Visual Images include symbols to assist with hygiene, volume meters, choice boards, first/then and more!

http://visuals.autism.net/main.php?g2_itemId=524

Writing Social Stories

The following resource explains the elements of Social Stories and how to tailor them to individuals!

http://www.bookdepository.com/book/9781885477637?redirected=true&viewCountry=CA&selectCurrency=CAD&gclid=CjgKEAjwn-WcBRD61NHM-uqDrm4SJADrP4tPZdaBwbichb9pFcs-QLgulOzT9QtRHghleygsaB3Dn_D_BwE

More Supports for Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder

More Supports for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder outlines a plan for students on the spectrum to apply for and succeed in post-secondary education.  Thanks Mette for sharing!

Autism Resource: Snagglebox

Snagglebox offers resources for parents and teachers of students on the Autism spectrum.

                                           What does a meltdown feel like?

http://www.snagglebox.com/

Apps for Autism

iskills Apps for Autism Research Project includes teacher recommended apps for students with ASD and Intellectual Disabilities.

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Autistic Genius

http://www2.macleans.ca/2013/09/01/jacob-barnett-boy-genius/

Amazing!  I'm happy to share with you an article and videos from MacLean's Magazine called  Jacob Barnett, boy genius. Jacob is a 15 year old boy with autism who is currently one of the world's most promising physicist.

Thanks for sharing this article, Marina!

Personal Space

A Special Education Video on Personal Space:
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