School and home are two very different types of settings, both in physical structure and in function, but sometimes circumstances dictate we must merge the two. How can we help families build a strong foundation of systems that will support behavior and learning at home? We can start by looking at the systems we have in place… Read More Helping Families Build Strong Foundations for Home Learning
Home-Learning Visual Schedule
We all need structure and routine! There are times when students and families are faced with the challenge of a disrupted routine, especially when learning must occur at home for any reason. TTAC ODU has a free downloadable Home-Learning Visual Schedule Example that includes 20 symbols that can be used during home learning, two schedule… Read More Home-Learning Visual Schedule
Check Your Schedule! Why Your Visual Schedule may Not be Working in Your Classroom
Difficulty transitioning from one activity to the next can be a problem for some children with Autism (Waters, Lerman, & Hovanet, 2009). That is why visual prompts (typically in the form of visual schedules) are usually recommended to treat difficulties with transitions for children with Autism. Research Do you have a student specific visual… Read More Check Your Schedule! Why Your Visual Schedule may Not be Working in Your Classroom
