Resources
Resources
National Education Policy 2020 is considered a path-breaking roadmap to overhaul the education sector in the country. For the first time in independent India, the education of children with disabilities is an integral part of a national policy. The new policy can help scale up access to education to children with disabilities
While NEP focus on extensive use of digital technology to provide accessible content to divyang student . This is a initiative Towards that
Every 1 in 100 children below 10 yrs has autism in India.
Online education has the potential to make learning more accessible for PwDs. It takes care of physical barriers created by transportation and mobility issues. Children have the advantage of accessing learning from the safety and comfort of their homes The digital age brings good news for students dealing with autism. Digital resources are critical for effective education, skilling, independent living ,Employment and research. Take a look at our comprehensive list of digital resources for students with autism .
Studying online provides the disabled students time and space to work. With eLearning, they can review materials and watch videos lectures as many times as they need. Through the IT systems and softwares, students who have dyslexia or visual processing disorder can manipulate digital text by changing their font style or size which help them in processing the information effectively. Online courses depend more on interactive studies like visuals, graphics, and closed-captioned videos. They are known as a great leveler. Such studies allow students to choose and share what they want to show
The links to resources are organized as:
Educational Resources: We list various free and paid sources ranging from worldwide to India specific , Browse this list of Free Teaching Resources , Online Resources & support , Use this handy resource pack to set up an autism work station desk, Use the Home learning pack ,organizations and web resources focused on educational resources of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Information and Other Resources: Teach student with Autism with Free Downloads ,Learning Collections to supplement the students education sources for study and research YouTube Channels, Magazines.
If the Skills Survey determines that a child requires additional keyboard skills to smoothly use the program, he or she is guided to the Letter Land format.
Letter Land develops the ability to type the letters and punctuation keys on the keyboard in a smooth, efficient manner. This does not require 10 finger touch typing, but rather having an effective mental map of where all the keys are and how to effectively use the keyboard.
Building up from one row of the keyboard to three rows, a child learns to rapidly locate the letters and punctuation keys as well as the appropriate use of the shift key. A child is first asked to type some letters or punctuation and then is asked to complete a word using one of the same letters.
ASD Reading
ASD Reading is a groundbreaking reading program for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Current reading education relies on methods that do not work for children on the spectrum with the result that the majority never gain the ability to read with fluency or understanding. However, ASD Reading uses revolutionary reading instructions methods that can be used to teach any child with ASD to read and write - even those who are non-verbal (i.e., non-speaking). Its reading resources include:
ASD Reading offers three online programs:
Counting Kingdom: Math Comprehension
Story Smarts: Reading Comprehension
Spelling Ninja: Spelling
ASD Reading offers several Sample Lessons including:
Skills Survey - Part 1: The Skills Survey Part 1 determines a child's visual sequencing and keyboard skills.
Seeing Sequences: If the Skills Survey determines that a child needs to develop the visual sequencing and memory skills of reading, he or she is guided to the Seeing Sequences format.
Letter Land: If the Skills Survey determines that a child requires additional keyboard skills to smoothly use the program, he or she is guided to the Letter Land format.
Reading and Writing Formats - Overview: This portion of the program teaches the skills of reading, writing and comprehension, starting with short, simple words and phrases and moving on to increasingly complex language.
Reading and Writing - Level 1: Level 1 presents characters such as kids and animals that are central to any story. This first level presents the simple, basic phrases and sentences needed to discuss these key "residents" of the story world.
Reading and Writing - Level 2: After being introduced, in Level 1, to characters (such as kids and animals) and key properties of those characters, Level 2 increases the complexity of the writing to introduce more multi-syllable words, longer sentences, more sentences on a page and some unique features of text such as quotations and the punctuation they require. This level also offers pages of text unaccompanied by pictures--a key feature of more advanced books.
Reading and Writing - Level 3: In Level 3, the past tense - a form that is critical to effective retelling of events - is systematically introduced. The words at this level involve more advanced concepts, the stories are longer and extend over two books. Comprehension activities are introduced aimed at teaching children the vital skill of knowing how to summarize stories.
Reading and Writing - Level 4: Non-story books such as books on science are critical to reading success. At level 4, children are introduced to science-related texts such as the habits of animals and the manned space flight to the moon. Presentation of this material naturally entails more complex vocabulary (the words continue to become more advanced in terms of both meaning and spelling) and more sophisticated sentences.
Reading and Writing - Level 5: Level 5 offers richer, fantasy-based stories that contain characters who experience complex thoughts, emotions and experiences. Additionally, the words continue to become more advanced in terms of both meaning and spelling. This sets the stage for the children to independently and successfully read the wide array of appealing books that are aimed not at teaching reading, but at enjoying reading.
Progress Checks Levels 1-5: The Progress Checks accomplish the vital task of determining if a child has mastered the material after each level of the reading and writing formats. They involve a child completing reading and writing activities from the material that has been taught at that level.
Additionally ASD Reading it offers several Tutorials including:
How to use ASD Reading: The easy-to-use and fun-filled program that teaches all the skills a child needs to learn to read and write. The program provides reading strategies for elementary readers as well as reading strategies for struggling readers. It’s the only program that’s completely customized to each child, and will teach each child the reading strategies they need to learn.
A helping hand: what to do when an elementary, struggling or kindergarten child needs help with the mouse and keyboard. Short, simple exercises for children who need help using the keyboard and mouse
Using ASD Reading with Other ASD Programs: Creating a Solid Base of Language and Learning
How long does the program take? ASD Reading is a comprehensive program that teaches a child the total range of skills needed for reading and writing success from Pre-K and kindergarten reading to approximately a third grade level. It teaches reading strategies for elementary readers and reading strategies for struggling readers. Learn how long the reading program will take depending on a child's skill level.
How to change the keyboard in ASD Reading from on-screen to physical or vice-versa
Finally ASD Reading offers Placement Test as a print versions:
Seeing Sequences teaches left-to-right visual sequencing and visual memory.
Letter Land teaches handwriting so students can smoothly do the writing exercises in the program.
Books & Workbooks: The books and workbooks of ASD Reading are divided into five levels with six stories at each level. They start at a Lexile level of 80 (Book 1) and go up to a Lexile level of 750 by the end of the program. The books and workbooks are designed to be used together.
Online Math Comprehension
Counting Kingdom program uses a rich array of techniques that teaches students to:
recognize, count, and understand the meaning of numbers up to 10
calculate the number of objects in a group
understand that a particular number of objects has a fixed value despite the size or nature of those objects
understand geometric shapes and be able to sort objects by shape
follow a sequence of commands involving math concepts
comprehend key math concepts such as “same as,” “all”, “another one” and “the right number.”
Along with the teaching of core ideas in math, the program enhances a student’s conceptual and reasoning abilities.
Another key goal of the program is to teach students to understand the variety of linguistic forms in which math concepts can appear (e.g., the request to “calculate a number of objects” can appear as:
“How many are here?”
“Count these.”
“Give me X (e.g., 4) of these.”
“Write the number that shows how many are here.” etc.
Online Reading Comprehension
Reading comprehension is a skill that is vital to academic success yet it receives little, if any, systematic attention in the early years of school.
Story Smarts changes all that. Even if your child has not yet learned to read, you can use the program to give him or her competence in this vital realm.
Content:
30 attractive, full color online picture stories, grouped into two levels of complexity
sophisticated, but easy to use materials that allow you to teach the key components of comprehension, including the "main idea"
stories advance steadily from simple to more complex—so that a child always experiences mastery and success
carefully designed materials that enable your child to overcome any errors or difficulties that may occur in retelling stories
in early comprehension there are often two main techniques—one is retelling and the other is sequencing of pictures so that the pictures tell the story. Story Smarts online includes both techniques
Online Spelling
Reading depends on rapid, smooth decoding. It's what allows a good reader to look at words and instantly recognize what they are "saying" (that is, decode them into real words).
Unfortunately, for many children, this does not happen. Instead, reading is an onerous chore where they have to repeatedly stop to spend time and effort sounding out a slew of words.
How could they have "forgotten" so quickly? The answer is that they did not really "forget." What happened is that they never really processed the word they had sounded out and so no memory of it was laid down. Hence when the word is seen again, it is as if it were a "first" exposure.
Fortunately there is a solution which may be a bit unexpected – since it rests not in reading but in writing. Reading often can be achieved without "exactness." For example, if you show a young child a long word starting with el and ending with ant, the chances are that he or she will say ("correctly") that it is the word elephant. The cues are sufficient to make this "guess." Writing, or at least accurate writing, is not possible if this kind of rough approximation is used. For a word to be written accurately, each and every letter must be noted and placed in the correct sequence. That's why writing holds the key to both successful reading and writing.
Ajit Narayanan: A word game to communicate in any language, TED, 2014
While working with kids who have trouble speaking, Ajit Narayanan sketched out a way to think about language in pictures, to relate words and concepts in "maps." The idea now powers the FreeSpeech app, which can help nonverbal people communicate.
Avaz
Avaz is a picture-based software application for children and adults with communication challenges.
Developed by Chennai-based Invention Labs in collaboration with Vidya Sagar (formerly known as The Spastics Society of India, Chennai), along with 25 other schools, the app has a built-in vocabulary that is optimised for India. It is available in seven languages, namely Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, and English. The app replaces words with pictures, making it easy for autistic children to communicate with their family members and caregivers.
Ajit Narayanan (b. 1981) is the inventor of FreeSpeech, a picture language with a deep grammatical structure. He's also the inventor of Avaz, India's first Augmentative and Alternative Communication device for children with disabilities. He is a TR35 awardee (2011) and an awardee of the National Award for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities by the President of India (2010).
Avaz ASD Solutions
Avaz is a picture and text-based AAC app that empowers children and adults with complex communication needs to express themselves and learn.
Expressing thoughts, whenever and wherever, increases their confidence in their abilities.
From communicating that they are happy to participating and learning in the classroom, Avaz helps with all!
FreeSpeech helps anyone with learning language and grammar skills.
Drag and rearrange picture tiles, and FreeSpeech will convert them into a perfectly grammatical English sentence. It’s a great sentence composition tool for students.
Explore how tenses, sentence forms, parts of speech, and other grammatical properties change the structure of English — and it’s all visual!
Avaz Reader is a reading app that offers exciting stories and evidence-based support to kids of all ages. It is a great tool to develop their reading fluency and independent reading.
Designed for children with dyslexia and first-generation English speakers, the app provides hints and help every step of the way.
Making of Avaz
We create world class technology products that EMPOWER, ENGAGE & EDUCATE people
Between 2005 and 2009, a small group of inventors from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras – one of India’s top engineering universities – worked hard to bring AAC to India.
They looked at various options, working with many special needs schools, before finally building a tablet computer that would revolutionize AAC in India. This tablet was called Avaz – meaning Voice in Hindi.
It was the first device of its kind in India, and as soon as it was introduced, it saw an incredible adoption amongst special educators and therapists working with autism and CP. Avaz’s success – both as an innovation and as an intervention for children with special needs – resulted in the team and the product being awarded India’s highest award for work in the disability space: the President of India’s National Award for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities.
Avaz began life as a tablet, but as more tablets came into the market, Ajit Narayan, the CEO of Invention Labs, launched an android app in 2010 to do away with the manufacturing process and make it accessible to more people. An iPad version was also made available in 2012.
Sources:
Autism Apps: Guided Access, Autism Association of Western Australia, 2019
Setting up Guided Access on an iPad
Khan Academy Kids
Khan Academy Kids is a free app-based education program that includes a library of interactive activities, animated lessons, and original books that can support the development of your child’s early literacy, numeracy, language and social skills.
In the adventure mode, a friendly, green bear named Kodi acts as a guide helping your child navigate through the program and giving them positive feedback along the way.
In the library mode, browse through a catalogue of activities you can share with your child, based on different interests, skills and needs.
There is also a motor development section that encourages children to put the device down for movement breaks, such as animal walks (i.e. stomp like an elephant, waddle like a penguin, etc.).
Download: Khan Academy Kids App on Android or iOS
Mitra for Life
Mitra for Life is a non-profit organization supported by a growing team of volunteers, passionate about making a difference in the autism and special needs community. We are committed to improving the quality of life of children and young adults with intellectual and neurodevelopmental challenges. We help build and nurture social relationships in their lives that make them happier, independent and more confident.
What we do
We do our best to add joy and meaning to the lives of children and young adults on the autism spectrum. And their primary caregivers - parents, siblings and other close family members or friends.
We provide opportunities and introduce experiences that help them connect better with the world around them.
Besides our regular activities with Friends of Autism volunteers, we regularly create videos on:
Awareness
Music for Autistic Kids
Arts for Autistic Kids
Multilingual Speech Simulation
Daily Life - Diet, Adolescency etc.
For other details check Mitra for Life in NGO in India page.
Nimaya Robotics
Nimaya Robotics, is a privately held company founded in Sep 2018. It one of the first incubates of eiLabs Incubation Center. Nimaya means change in Sanskrit. We founded this company with the single goal of changing the lives of special needs children. Children who were born with autism spectrum disorder or other multiple disabilities are unable to enjoy a normal childhood or grow up into independent individuals. We see the world through their perspective and want to make a difference in their lives.
Through our products we are bringing game changing innovation to occupational therapy and special education, so special children can have fun while learning critical fine motor and cognitive skills.
Nimaya Robotics Training System
Nimaya is redefining the field of therapy through the use of groundbreaking application of robotics to augment regular therapy sessions. Nimaya Robotics Training System is the first of its kind in India! The Nimaya Robotics Training System consists of Skill Training Units (STU) and Trainer Interface Unit (TIU). The company has several Skill Training Units, which collectively address over 30 psychomotor and cognitive skills.
To make Nimaya’s products easily accessible and affordable we have created a subscription-based model:
Special Educators / Centers signup for Nimaya’s robotics based training program.
Nimaya experts will provide training on how to use the Skill Training Units (STUs) during their regular therapy sessions, and provide the complete hardware and software.
Therapists augment their training with the STUs. Children learn skills faster, retain longer and generalize to real life situations.
Nimaya’s systems will record data, analyze and provide progress reports to the center and parents.
One of the first devices to be used in training sequence, this device is fun to play with. The playtime involves moving the robotic arm towards the target toys, using the joystick.
Helps in developing:
Concept of direction.
Palmar Grasp, Elbow movement.
Hand–eye coordination.
Children are always curious about what is behind closed doors. The game is to open the door to see the toy hidden behind the door, and to close the door of course!
Helps in developing:
Concept of opening and closing, right and left hand identification.
Palmar grasp, wrist rotation, elbow movement.
Bilateral Coordination and hand-eye coordination.
Its fun to wear your shoes and go out to play. Children love strapping on their shoes, and properly, with this one!
Helps in developing:
Identification of shoe, distinguishing right and left, ability to connect Velcro.
Pincer grasp, connection, elbow movement.
Wearing a button down shirt is fundamental to dressing up. Children have fun understanding how to align the shirt and even try a real one on!
Helps in developing:
Identifying a shirt.
Identifying different colors and matching them, ability to connect Velcro.
Hand-eye coordination.
Pincer grasp, elbow movement, connection.
The Training Interface Unit is a handy app based interface to manage the training session and progress reporting.
The TIU takes care of all behind the scene magic of student session management, recording data and uploading to the cloud for analysis
Progress tracking and reporting is managed through the TIU.
The therapist/special educator can focus on actively engaging with the child!
How it Works
GITA has more than 200 activities, that guides the parents/ guardians learn about and play with the child and record the response.
Sign Up
Create Profile
Perform Activities
Record Response
Key Features
GITA helps the parents to track their developmental milestones of children from birth until 5 years.
Fun: Picture-guided fun activities
Simplistic: Simple ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ input approach
Tracking: Tracks milestones every 3 months and provides timely notifications
Reports: Cutting-edge analysis and evaluation systems
Aid: An early detection tool, not a treatment plan
Multilingual: Available in four languages - English, Hindi, Tamil & Telugu
Advantages
Since GITA is a cloud-enabled application, it captures responses to every test.
It prompts parents if any tests are pending/missed out for the child based on its developmental stage (age).
Based on the data collected, alerts the parents to meet the experts if the milestones that their child should have completed are not as per the standard protocols. This avoids delays in detection and enables prompt interventions on time and every time.
GITA comes in four different languages, including English, Tamil, Hindi, and Telugu.
Indianized scenarios, helps relate better
Special Learning House
Special Learning House is a blog by Alix who is the founder and director of the Le Chemin ABA Learning House for children with autism and other special needs in Paris, France. Important resources are:
Sensory Workbook
Sensory Activities
Play Dough Mats
Matching Activities
Behavior Tips
General Information About Autism
Fabulous and Free Autism Resources for Teachers and Parents
Autism Printables and Printable Autism Resources
Autism Resources to Help You Set Up a Home Program
Communication Resources for Children with Autism
Sign Language Tools for Autism Families
Visual Schedules for Children with Special Needs
Autism Resources for Teaching Self-Helps Skills to Autistic Learners
Music Resources for Your Child with Autism
Homeschooling Resources for Children On the Autism Spectrum
Travel Resources for Special Needs Kids
Autism Resources for Teaching Emotions and Decreasing Meltdowns
More Autism Learning Resources for Teachers and Parents
The Successful Interaction with a Child with Autism Course – learn to better understand your autistic child or students with this complete course.
Autism Activities Workbook Bundle – build communication skills, fine motor skills, sensory play skills and daily living skills, while helping your child or students to successfully manage any difficult behaviors, with these fun, educational, printable activities.
Sensory Communication Workbook – Build communication skills with simple sensory activities.
How to Make a Communication Binder Guide & Workbook – Learn how to create a Communication Binder for your child or student with autism using real photos. Follow my expert guide to learn how to use it to increase communication skills.
Zoo Animals Play Dough Mats Bundle – use these printable play dough mat to work on the names of the animals, build language skills, and increase fine motor strength and precision in a fun, sensory way!
And many more resources for sale
+1 855 726-7810+1 949 640-4401
TACA's Autism Journey Guide is a 150+ page book providing parents a comprehensive overview of autism topics across all stages of the journey. Guides are free with paid shipping to anywhere in the United States.
Learn the latest in research, treatment options, and therapy for individuals with autism.
The Autism Community in Actions (TACA)
TACA has been providing services since 2000 and all of the programs and services are provided at little or no cost to families.
TACA provides a lot of resources for the autism families:
Family Resources: TACA's website provides in-depth, comprehensive information and resources to help parents navigate all aspects of the autism journey, including obtaining a diagnosis, developing skills, medical issues, special education/IEPs, diet, preparing for adulthood, and more.
Parent Mentor Program: Through TACA's Parent Mentor Program, new parents can be matched with an experienced, trained TACA Parent Mentor for one-on-one support, guidance, and information about autism-related topics, including school/IEPs, therapies, medical issues, local resources, and more.
Conferences: Annually, TACA hosts a parent conference featuring expert speakers from across the United States. Presentations focus on a wide variety of autism-related topics, including school/IEPs, therapeutic interventions, advocacy, medical issues, preparing for adulthood, and more.
Families with Autism Helping Families with Autism
TACA Connect delivers education and support to families affected by autism. TACA has been helping families navigate an autism diagnosis for over 20 years. TACA Connect features monthly educational programs and webinars, regular parent support panels, and on-demand content and presentations on a range of autism topics that will help families to act for their children.
Reading Rocket
Browse this list of organizations and web resources and support for families and educators of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. We've also identified helpful federal agencies and ASD projects funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs.
https://www.readingrockets.org/article/reading-comprehension-and-autism-primary-general-education-classroom
https://www.readingrockets.org/article/top-autism-organizations-and-web-resources
https://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fautismsocietyofindia.org%2F&sa=D
Waterford
Approximately 1 in 59 students are diagnosed with autism, learning how to help students with this disorder Waterford.org is a national education nonprofit dedicated to providing high-quality educational resources for children, families, communities, and partners to deliver excellence and equity for all learners
www.waterford .org
Do2learn
Do2learn provides thousands of free pages with social skills and behavioral regulation activities and guidance, learning songs and games, communication cards, academic material, and transition guides for employment and life skills. In addition, we offer premier products including View2do, JobTIPS, and books for purchase.
https://do2learn.com/
Time4Learning
Teaching Reading to Students with Autism
the Time4Learning educational learning system builds and reinforces reading skills. Many families homeschooling a child on the autism spectrum use Time4Learning. Here’s why:
Lessons and activities are multisensory and work with a variety of learning styles.
The impersonal nature of computer learning is preferable to many on the autism spectrum.
It builds on existing skills, not just in reading, but in math, science, and social studies as well.
It allows for the placement of different grade levels in different subjects.
https://www.time4learning.com/
The Autism Source
The Autism Source Resource Database is the most comprehensive database of its kind. The Autism Society strives to offer only credible and reliable resources to our constituents, therefore we have employed our nationwide network of affiliates and collaborated with other autism organizations and professionals
http://www.autismsource.org/
Love To Know
Reading Program Options for Autism
Specialized programs can help autistic kids learn to read ,Visual Reading Programs
Kinesthetic Reading Program
Auditory Reading Programs
https://autism.lovetoknow.com/reading-program-autism
Autistic Mama
Autism Home Schooling Resources Books , Printables and other educational resources,Themed Printable Learning Activities.
https://autisticmama.com/product-category/autism-resources/
https://autisticmama.com/product-category/learning-packs/
CDC
Links to Other Websites
https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/links.html
IBCCES
Online autism training and certification for healthcare providers, therapists & educators. IBCCES Autism Certifications are for professionals support those with cognitive disorders. The IBCCES Autism Certifications are for professionals who are responsible for the support and/or services provided to autistic individuals. The goal of the CAS and AC programs are to provide a well-rounded, multidisciplinary training program and specialized credential to supplement professionals’ existing knowledge and ensure they are up to date on best practices, research, and incorporate updated knowledge into professional practice.
https://ibcces.org/
Infiniteach
Free Autism Resources
https://free.infiniteach.com/autism-resources/
Apps https://free.infiniteach.com/apps/
Printable Worksheets
https://free.infiniteach.com/printable-worksheets/
Chance Light
Free ABA Materials for Families of Children with Autism
Academic Resources
Worksheets and activities focused on learning the alphabet, reading, math and more:
TLS Books ,EdHelper ,Special Education Network ,A Plus Math
ABA Therapy Resources
Worksheets and activities to help develop and improve communication, social and behavior skills:
https://autismservices.chancelight.com/blog/free-aba-materials-for-families/
Missouri State
Consider joining the free online Autism Helpline. free templates and resources that you can use to plan lessons and keep students
https://education.missouristate.edu/ACCESS/Resources/default.htm
Autism Grown Up
A non-profit organization that primarily serves the autism community online. Our tools and materials are created for people on the autism spectrum and their support networks to use. We define support network as family members, peers, professionals, employers, and other important stakeholders.
Mission Statement
Autism Grown Up promotes the lives of individuals on the autism spectrum by educating everyone involved in one’s support network and creating resources to support areas that important to autistics as they grow up and navigate adulthood.
https://shop.autismgrownup.com/collections
https://shop.autismgrownup.com/
ICDL
ICDL was formed 30 years ago and became the official home of DIR® and DIRFloortime®. DIRFloortime® is used to help children, young adults, and even adults with a wide range of emotional, sensory, regulatory, motor, learning, and developmental challenges. Furthermore, DIRFloortime® is being recognized as the next generation of evidence-based interventions for autism.
RDI Connect
Access to the most up-to-date autism research
Exclusive articles & presentations on autism, Dynamic Intelligence, communication, school Issues, non-verbal communication, MindGuiding & more
Webinars, multimedia e-learnings, tutorials & tip sheets, we have the resources and information you and your family need to start
https://www.rdiconnect.com/join-the-rdi-learning-community/
Future Learn
Online courses led by renowned educators and academics from leading universities around the world.njoy an on-demand learning experience that’s totally online and available at any time
https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/autism-education
Tactopus
Tactopus is an edTech platform that provides young children with developmental delays the opportunity for long-term, one-on-one interactions online with specialists, who assist them and their parents in resolving speech, behaviour and learning issues, connecting special educators, parents and students digitally. We also provide children with special needs with customised learning aid and resources required to make e-learning successful.
https://www.tactopus.com/
Autism Speak
Lot of autism resources offering courses activities for those with, this is list of exclusively autism-friendly programming.
Resource Guide https://www.autismspeaks.org/resource-guide
Art and Crafting ,Games ,Movement and Mindfulness ,Music ,Outdoors and Animals ,Reading ,Sports ,Technology Theater ,Virtual Field Trips
https://www.autismspeaks.org/virtual-activities-kids-autism
Teachers Pay Teachers
Educators and parents use this popular site to teach and supplement the curriculum. Lesson plans, worksheets, and teaching tips are available
https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.teacherspayteachers.com%2F&sa=D
Eden 2
Searching for autism information on the web can be overwhelming. The word “autism” alone results in over 64 million hits on Google. So, where do you turn to for the most relevant information and resources when there are so many different options? We polled parents of Eden II participants, asking them this question, and these were the top 10 results:
https://eden2.org/top-10-autism-websites-recommended-by-parents/
Best Web Resources for Autism
https://www.crporegon.org/cms/lib/OR01928264/Centricity/Domain/45/Best%20Web%20Resources%20for%20Autism.pdf
Geek Club Books
Geek Club Books autism nonprofit empowers autistic voices and creates autism awareness education for kids and adults using storytelling and pop culture https://geekclubbooks.com/
Free Teaching Resources
information destination for administrators, educators, OTs, and parents! Use the filters below to take a look around and discover our demos, research, how-to videos, and all of our free online resources.
https://www.lwtears.com/freeresources
http://www.iloveaba.com/p/free-resources.html
Autism & Asperger on line resources
https://www.ascendgroup.org/autism-asperger-online-resources
Accessible ABA
Help families, teachers and professionals learn the skills they need to help children with autism o help individuals with autism build skills that lead to independence in the community through access to ABA strategies and techniques. Training for parents, teachers and professionals allow children access to these strategies
https://accessibleaba.com/services
The Color of Autism
The Color of Autism Foundation is a non-profit, dedicated to addressing the needs of underserved families affected by autism spectrum disorders. We serve as the connecting thread by connecting families to services and other families building a spectrum of care within communities of color. We build a strong foundation within families by providing support, training, advocacy, and panel discussions focusing on empowering Parents/Caretakers to become their child’s first and best advocate.
https://thecolorofautism.org/programs/
Waterford
Partner with a nonprofit research center dedicated to creating the best personalized reading, math, and science curriculum for early learners
https://www.waterford.org/resources/
Receive Free Online Autism Resources, including practical Autism strategies for your child that you can apply today and an optional complimentary call with an Autism Program Advisor. These free resources can help inform you about the best Autism treatment programs & services available, and provide helpful insights & personalized guidance.
https://autismtreatmentcenter.org/autism-resources/?gclid=CjwKCAjwiY6MBhBqEiwARFSCPkWKVYPkwLlh9TavBDGaNJPqYIUv4_dU7jPG91Skh2F91WcUTI56uhoC-okQAvD_BwE
Autism Classroom
Visit This Autism Resources Store at Teachers Paying
Teachers.Autism Classroom Resources
The resources you want, the support you need, and the confidence you deserve as a special educator… all in one place!
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Autism-Classroom-Resources-christine-Reeve
https://autismclassroomresources.com/
https://library.autismclassroomresources.com/home/?referrer=https%3A%2F%2Flibrary.autismclassroomresources.com%2F
National Autism Resources
There autism classroom supplies and therapy tools will help you successfully teach your students with autism. We offer a wide variety of sensory and OT supplies, curriculum, flashcards, books, and educational toys that will support your IEP goals. Our classroom accommodations include visual timers, communication pictures, and focus helpers to help your students stay on task and increase motivation.
https://nationalautismresources.com/classroom-materials-teaching-supplies/
Steps
Online Resources & Support
Whether just starting kindergarten or making their way to college, students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) face a number of unique challenges. If you, a friend, or a loved one has ASD, use this guide to find academic resources, social support, and expert tips for school success.
CK-12
CK-12 Teacher Assistant helps you unleash your learners' potential and track them better. Let your assistant keep a track of data while you focus on students' learning progress. CCSS and NGSS. State standards aligned. Learn your own way. 100% free resources. https://www.ck12.org/student/
A2ZHomeschooling:
A2ZHomeschooling offers a blog specifically focused on homeschooling children with ASD. The website includes ideas and tips that can be used with any curriculum on any budget, focusing especially on how to assess students from home and accommodate ritual and perfectionist tendencies. They have created a Pinterest board filled with activity ideas and designing a place that is suitable for learning
https://a2zhomeschooling.com/concerns_homeschooling/homeschooling_autistic_children/#advice/
123Homeschool4me
123Homeschool4me offers a vast collection of free downloadable worksheets for grades PreK-junior high. The website is organized by grade level and offers activities focusing on all school subjects. Finding worksheets and activities similar to those children complete in school may help create a more familiar routine. The worksheets and activities offered are fun and creative
https://www.123homeschool4me.com/home-school-free-printables/
Online degrees and trade schools offer the opportunity to learn marketable, hands-on skills and gain knowledge. There are various offerings you can choose
https://www.accreditedschoolsonline.org/resources/support-students-with-autism/#
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National Autistic Sociey
learning resources available again this year, for World Autism Awareness Week 2021. If the week falls within your school's holidays, you can use the packs at any time, whether you're in school or teaching remotely. The film and our accompanying resources are a great way for your little ones to learn about how we are all different and we are all the same The film and our accompanying resources are a great way for your little ones to learn about how we are all different and we are all the same
Autism Classroom:
Autism
Classroom is a website created specifically for parents and educators of children with autism. They offer free teaching materials and tips on setting up a home classroom space and creating a productive learning environment. Autism Classroom provides a number of free downloadable materials on their website
National Education Association
Teaching Students with Autism: A Guide for Educators
This guide helps K-12 educators create a great school experience for students with autism with tips to capitalize on students' strengths, strategies to address their challenges, and resources for providing individualized support.
https://www.nea.org/resource-library/teaching-students-autism-guide-educators
Autism Awareness Australia was founded in 2007 to improve the lives of all Australians on the autism spectrum and the families who love them.
We empower parents and carers with quality information and resources. We provide targeted educational programs to families, professionals and the broader community.
https://www.autismawareness.com.au/resources/educational
PBS KIDS Daily:
PBS KIDS offers activities for ages 2-8, offering ideas that will help enhance your child’s social-emotional, literacy, math, science, and arts skills. You can choose between crafts, experiments, recipes, apps, and more. You can also refine your search by favorite T.V. show characters! PBS KIDS’ graphic presentations may especially appeal to children with ASD. Sign up for PBS KIDS’ weekday newsletters for activity ideas.
ABA Desk:
It outlines basic strategies, things to remember, tackling academics, and fun video links for children to enjoy during this time. Learning ways to stay calm and organized during this confusing time is important in creating a space that is productive and positive for your child with ASD. ABA Desk is free.
http://blog.abadesk.com/2020/03/16/surviving-the-covid-19-pandemic-with-children/
OAR publishes and provides resources to support families, educators, and clinical professionals. This page includes a complete list of all of the resources we offer to individuals and families at no cost.
Please note that inventory is limited and restrict your order to the autism resources you need.
https://researchautism.org/resources/
Special Needs Homeschooling:
Special Needs Homeschooling is a blog created by a mother with four children diagnosed with autism and ADHD. She has been homeschooling her children for 13 years and documents resources, tips, and reviews curriculum that she uses to enhance her children’s learning. Special Needs Homeschooling is free to navigate and offers links to additional free resources.
Autism National Committee
Here you can find various recommended resources: Links
https://www.autcom.org/resources/link
Apps to support people with Autism
There are plenty of apps available for people to get authentic information about different types of Autism and managing the symptoms. These apps can not only be accessed by the people who are affected by Autism but also by their parents and caregivers who want to know better about it. Listed below are a few apps that can help to support people with Autism.
Learn Autism
The world’s leading digital Autism resource, Learn Autism offers evidence-based information on a wide range of topics from pre-diagnosis to adulthood using bite-sized, on-demand video tutorials, downloadable workbooks, webinars, and more.
These include early intervention, toilet training, managing transitions, how to play, going to school, developing social skills, speech therapy, among many others. Learn Autism has over 100+ video tutorials and downloadable workbooks, 5 in-house Autism specialists, and guest experts who come with over 120+ years of combined professional experience.
CogniAble
CogniAble is a platform that has personalized therapy plans for anyone associated with the disorder.
The app comes with 40 hours of training and skill-building resources in 21 domains such as social skills, languages, academics and many more. It provides a detailed teaching pedagogy and tutorials from experts which are easy to grasp.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cogniable&hl=en_IN&gl=US
Mom’s belief
Mom’s belief is an app that aims to change the life of an Autism diagnosed individual with a team of professionals from different fields of psychiatry, child psychology and neuro pediatrics.
They believe in empowering parents, teachers and any caregiver who are associated with an Autism affected person with mentoring, training and resources so as to improve the mental wellbeing of those who are affected by this disorder.
This app has home-based programmes and an extensive list of therapy centres to provide their services.
https://momsbelief.com/
Learn Autism
Learn Autism, the world’s digital Autism resource is launching its services in India. The platform which provides information about Autism to support parents with children on the spectrum https://tv.learnautism.com/
Twinkle
Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) can affect how a child understands the world. Here you can find a range of resources and activities created by specialists to support pupils with ASC in school and at home.
Autism Settling In Pack
This settling-in activities pack is a fantastic resource for supporting children with autism in new situations. Whether starting a new school or joining a new class, this collection has everything you need to make the transition relaxed and enjoyable.
https://www.twinkl.co.in/sign-up
Use this handy resource pack to set up an Autism workstation desk
Autism Workstation Desks are a fantastic way to assist Autistic Children in their workflow during the school day. And there's no need to buy specific furniture! You can make all the tools that you need with what you already have in the classroom, and some help from this handy resource pack!
https://www.twinkl.co.in/sign-up
A set of activities focusing on shape sorting. These activities are designed to be used within a workstation. The sorting activities contain a base board, items to sort and a picture of the finished activity.
Also check out our Whole Numbers SEND Workstation. Or there's this Autism Workstation Pack that includes several sensory sorting activities!
https://www.twinkl.co.in/sign-up
This brightly illustrated 3D and 2D shapes resource has been designed to support children in identifying the different shapes they have been taught in their geometry classes.
These worksheets are differentiated to support all levels of ability, providing a variety of activities including cutting and sticking, using a word bank and independently identifying a selection of 2D and 3D shapes.
https://www.twinkl.co.in/sign-up
History Online Resources
https://www.twinkl.co.in/go/collection/5-6-years-history
This PowerPoint can be used as a mental maths warm-up or revision exercise for practising children's knowledge of 3D shapes. This PowerPoint would work great in a lesson alongside our 3D Shape Name Cards.
The PowerPoint randomly select a range of questions on 3D shapes. For more resources on this topic, check out our comprehensive collection of 3D Shape Activities. Also, be sure to take a look at our lovely 3D Shape Name Cards!
You might like to take a look at this 3D Shapes Activity Pack t
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Reading Comprehension Online
https://www.twinkl.co.in/go/collection/8-9-years-reading-comprehension
Phonics
Online Learning Resources
https://www.twinkl.co.in/go/collection/4-5-years-phonics
https://www.twinkl.co.in/resources/phonics-english-main-subjects-parents
Geography Online
https://www.twinkl.co.in/go/collection/9-10-years-history-geography
School Closure Home Learning Packs
Free Resources
https://www.twinkl.co.in/resources/age-specific-resources-parents/school-closures-category-free-resources-parents/school-closures-free-resources-parents
Hindi
https://www.twinkl.co.in/resources/india-resources-hindi-teaching-resources
Teaching Coding to Students with Autism
To meet the growing demand for individuals with computer science skills, many organizations and schools are implementing computer science education initiatives .To meet the growing demand for individuals with computer science skills, many organizations and schools are implementing computer science education initiatives
An educational non-profit organization called “Have Dreams” in Evanston, Illinois They launched a program for kids with “high functioning” autism to learn to code by designing and developing video games.
STEM3 Academy in Los Angeles is an entire K-12 school for students with special needs, including a substantial population of students with autism (Kavilanz, 2016). Their focus is on delivering specialized STEM instruction to students, including 3D printing, CAD machines, electronics, robotics and programming. See below for links to these programs. STEM3 Academy is a great example of how providing students with autism with programming education kickstarts their academic and professional success, as well as improves their overall well-being
Pride Reading Program
Provides Online, Learning Program. PRIDE Reading Specialists are available to visit online to teach .Teaching Students with Autism Reading Comprehension Autism, Autistic Spectrum, Executive Functioning Skills, Reading Comprehension, Reading Skills ,Activities and Games, Books, Multisensory, Multisensory Teaching.
https://pridereadingprogram.com/teaching-students-with-autism-reading-comprehension/
https://youtu.be/uLErS6RlAgI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4mHhvNPRtw
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TeachTown
TeachTown Basics provides an ABA-based curriculum that addresses the academic, cognitive, and social/emotional challenges faced by students with ASD. TeachTown offers a play-based curriculum that fosters imagination, engagement, and movement. TeachTown Basics is available free for 30 days with email sign-up.
Ascend Math
Ascend Math offers individualized math instruction for students. Fill in a form about your child’s learning habits and Ascend Math will develop a study path that identifies and focuses on gaps in your child’s learning. They offer Special Education, ELL, and alternative learning models as well! For children with Autism, Ascend Math’s individualized approach to conceptual objectives, motivating reinforcements, and progress monitoring may reflect on the data collected on your student during regular school time.
ActiveHistory
ActiveHistory offers a collection of interactive simulations, decision-making games, quizzes, worksheets, and lesson plans for students grade levels 5-12. Students have the opportunity to explore interactive online computer simulations of periods in history and learn at their own pace! ActiveHistory provides a multimedia approach, including reading, podcasts, music, and TedTalks to support exploration. For children with ASD, the hands-on self-guided approach may benefit those who enjoy studying topics in-depth, with a wealth of resources to support them. They are currently offering free access to all of the simulations on their website.
Education .com
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Online Games - https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.education.com%2Fgames%2F&sa=D
Guided Lessons https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.education.com%2Fguided-lessons%2F&sa=D
Pathway 2 Success
Pathway 2 Success was created by a special education teacher with a specialization in Autism. Her blog is created for students with ASD, focusing on social emotional learning, behavior management, coping strategies, mindfulness, and social skills. Each of these topics can be explored in depth with available resources. She currently has a Distance Learning Tab on her website specifically for parents to utilize during the COVID-19 pandemic. Pathway 2 Success is free to navigate with free downloadable materials.
Learning Collections
https://store.stageslearning.com/
Little Twisters Yoga & Emotional Wellness
Little Twisters Yoga & Emotional Wellness offers videos and visual printables of yoga poses and routines inspired by nature and animals for children ages 2+. Little Twisters Yoga provides research-based information that explains how creating a multi-sensory environment that appeals to various learning styles (visual, auditory, kinesthetic, etc.) stimulates both the Left and Right side of the brain, enhancing comprehension and retention. Printable lessons including “Space Shape Yoga” and “Kids Yoga Cards” are free throughout the COVID-19 school closures.
Vizzle
Vizzle is an excellent resource for parents with children on the autism spectrum. Parents with children with special needs know that staying on the course of learning is important. Founded by a team with education and special needs backgrounds in collaboration with experts. Sign up for 30-day free access where you can set lessons and then review and learn from their progress.
Backpack Sciences
Backpack Sciences offers videos of hands-on science lessons for elementary school students. Included are videos for parents and educators on how to present the lessons and helpful tips. For children with ASD, lessons are scaffolded by learning level (higher complex concepts are presented in a different font color), so learning can be catered specifically to your child. Backpack Sciences videos are free.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids offers grade-level games, videos, and downloadable activities for kids to explore. The website covers a wide range of topics about the world around us and invites kids to explore. In addition to fun, educational videos and games, National Geographic Kids also offers “Homework Help” to support learning. For kids with ASD, their interactive maps, glossaries, and study tips can be used to create an individualized learning opportunity. National Geographic Kids is free to use.
GoNoodle
GoNoodle is a website of videos, games, and music for children to engage and interact with. Their content is created by a team of child development experts, choreographers, mindfulness experts, and developers who specialize in kid content. GoNoodle is a great source for children with ASD because it provides a multisensory approach to learning through movement and supports children with sensory sensitivities. GoNoodle is free to use.
The Successful Interaction with a Child with Autism Course
The Successful Interaction with a Child with Autism Course will teach you how to create an adapted learning space, use visual support, build communication skills, life skills, sensory play skills and fine motor skills, all while reducing difficult behaviors.It will make you a better parent, therapist or teacher for your child/students with special needs learn to better understand your autistic child or students with this complete course
https://speciallearninghouse.lpages.co/autism-course/
Free Downloads to Supplement Your Student’s Education
launched the Autism Learning Line online community for parents, educators and therapists.
https://www.stageslearning.com/free-autism-learning-materials/
edHelper
Printable worksheets on Edhelper reinforce skills in all subject areas from kindergarten to twelfth grade. In addition, printable workbooks, games, and puzzles make learning fun. Lessons are also grouped into themes as well as subjects https://www.edhelper.com/
Beeline Reader
Beeline Reader is a browser extension that focuses on improving the reading abilities of students of all ages and skill levels. Beeline displays text using color gradients that supports visual tracking and allows readers to focus more on other aspects of reading, such as decoding and comprehension. Independent research by educators and literacy nonprofits shows that BeeLine Reader provides strong benefits for readers across general education and special education .
Biology Simulations
Biology Simulations offers virtual lab simulations for students to explore. Topics include biology, evolution, ecology, and cells. For children with Autism, the graphic, hands-on nature of this activity may be appealing. Additionally, Biology Simulations has a blog with resources available to differentiate learning for all students. Biology Simulations is free to use.
Wonderopolis
Wonderopolis offers a collection of content for grades K-12 that align with Common Core State Standards. Everyday, Wonderopolis poses a “Wonder of the Day” question covering a vast range of topics. There are a vast number of articles and videos to explore, and kids can write in their own “wonders” to be answered! Each question and comment submitted to Wonderopolis receives a personal response. For children with ASD who may have very specific interests, Wonderopolis is a wonderful resource to explore their ideas. Wonderopolis is a free resource.
Minecraft Education Edition
Minecraft is a game-based learning platform that promotes immersive STEM learning, creativity, and innovation. Explore a vast collection of coding, math, geography, and science topics through gaming! Minecraft also multiplayer simulations, where students can collaborate in their Minecraft worlds, building, planning, learning, and chatting. For children with ASD, using an augmentative communication program supports practice of social communication skills. The education version of Minecraft is free.
Autism Activities Workbook Bundle –
Makes Student build communication skills, fine motor skills, sensory play skills and daily living skills, while helping your child or students to successfully manage any difficult behaviors, with these fun, educational, printable activities
https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fspeciallearninghouse.lpages.co%2Fautism-workbook-bundle%2F&sa=D
Visual Schedule & Social Story
Visual Schedule & Social Story is virtual visual support that assists children with Autism and communication challenges. Built-in Visual Schedules and Social Stories are available for use, but there is still opportunity to create your own schedules and stories that appeal to your child! Especially since daily routines have been interrupted, this app can especially help children with ASD understand and transition into their new routine during this time, providing communication and directional assistance.
IXL
An interactive, online resource that covers provides detailed explanations to concepts. IXL’s approach to learning makes lessons personalized to your child’s strengths and ability level. In addition, it keeps track of student progression through lessons, providing rewards for accomplishing .
https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ixl.com%2F&sa=D
Dog on a Log Books
Dog on a Log Books was designed by a mother who homeschools her child with dyslexia. The website offers decodable books for struggling readers with fun characters and additional printable games and activities to support reading comprehension. The visual and scaffolded nature of Dog on a Log books may especially support the learning of children with ASD.Dog on a Log is free and has a collection of downloadable books to enjoy.
Club SciKidz
Club SciKidz offers daily cooking or science activities to do at home. Activities are suitable for all ages and ability levels. A wide range of topics are explored and previous activities can be found in their blog! Each daily activity comes with a written explanation, numbered steps, and videos from different creators to support the learning of your child with ASD. Sign-up using your email for free.
Art Projects for Kids
Art Projects for Kids offers free, fun, and unique art projects! The detailed, scaffolded, “how-to-draw” lessons offer a clear, numbered approach for children with autism to follow and enjoy. Art Projects for Kids offers free projects on their Daily Blog.
METKids
METKids offers a catalog of historical collections ranging from 8000 BC to present time. Kids can explore art and culture, a specific time period, enjoy videos, and a virtual tour of the museum! The MET mission statement outlines their devotion to connect all people to creativity, knowledge, and ideas. For children with autism, the differentiated ways that information is provided on the website allows opportunities for individualized learning. METKids is free to access.
Zoo Animals Play Dough Mats Bundle –
use these printable play dough mat to work on the names of the animals, build language skills, and increase fine motor strength and precision in a fun,
https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fspeciallearninghouse.lpages.co%2Fanimal-play-dough-mats%2F&sa=D
Birdhouse - for Autism
Birdhouse for Autism is an organizational tool for parents to keep track of behavior notes, nutritional information, schedules, interventions, and more. With the app, families can monitor daily behavioral journals, share information with spouse, caregivers, teachers, therapists, etc., track sleep cycles, organize medications, and stay in control of their child’s progress. In creating new daily norms and routines, this app may be especially helpful in maintaining balance in the lives of children with autism. The app is free to download.
https://search.bridgingapps.org/apps/0a4490ff-c9f1-da0e-cc1c-621326ca93a2
Kids First
https://kids-first.com.au/resources-for-caregivers/
Autism Focused Intervention Resources & Modules
Supporting Online Learning for Students with Autism Full Packet
The Supporting Online Learning for Students with Autism Full Packet contains all of the content and resources related to supporting students with ASD.
https://afirm.fpg.unc.edu/online-learning-resources
The Lang-O-Learn
Perfect for ESL! The Lang-O-Learn Flash Card Series feature bright, colorful, and current photographic images for teaching basic language skills. Each card is labeled on the reverse in 17 common languages:
English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Russian, Chinese simplified, Chinese traditional, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, Polish, Filipino, Portuguese, Greek, Thai, and Arabic
This multi-language labeling, the Lang-O-Learn cards are particularly popular with ESL, ELL and foreign language programs.
Stages Learning
Stages Learning
Get the latest free resources for your ABA or Autism Education program.Free Downloads to Supplement Student’s Education
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They continue to add materials as quickly as they can create them, so sign up for their newsletter and make sure you never miss a chance to get the latest free resources for your ABA or Autism Education program.
https://www.stageslearning.com/free-autism-learning-materials/
One-of-a-Kind Interactivity
The Basic Language Builder® App from Stages Learning includes 90 Basic Stage images, with 500+ words available for purchase by category. Language Builder Pro comes complete with all 600+ words, including Animals, Foods, Transportation, Furniture, Clothing, Toys, Everyday Objects, Insects, Sea Life, Musical Instruments, Tools, Body Parts, Safety Sign, Shapes and Colors.
FREE Language Builder App
https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fapps.apple.com%2Fus%2Fapp%2Flanguage-builder-free%2Fid965653285&sa=D
Free Autism I
https://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Finfo.stageslearning.com%2Fautism-id-card-1&sa=D
20 Free Language Builder Noun Cards
https://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Finfo.stageslearning.com%2Ffree-language-builder-cards-2&sa=D
Free Sequencing Cards
https://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Finfo.stageslearning.com%2Ffree-language-builder-sequencing-cards&sa=D
8 Free Language Builder Emotion Cards
https://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Finfo.stageslearning.com%2Ffree-language-builder-emotion-cards&sa=D
Free Verb Cards
https://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Finfo.stageslearning.com%2Ffree-language-builder-verb-cards-2&sa=D
8 Free Language Builder Occupation Cards
https://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Finfo.stageslearning.com%2Ffree-language-builder-occupation-cards&sa=D
Free Bingo Cards
https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fstore.stageslearning.com%2Fpages%2Fstages-learning-bingo-generator&sa=D
Free Data Keeping Sheets
https://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Finfo.stageslearning.com%2Ffree-aba-data-sheets&sa=D
Language Builder® From Stages Learning
The Language Builder App from Stages Learning is based on the Language Builder Picture Noun Cards, Sets 1 & 2, which are used by BCBA’s, SLP’s Teachers and Parents to teach basic language skills to children with autism or related developmental challenges.
Identical Matching
https://www.stageslearning.com/identical-matching/
Stories
Online Stories
https://www.twinkl.co.in/go/collection/4-5-years-stories
https://www.twinkl.co.in/resources/age-specific-resources-parents/school-closures-category-free-resources-parents/school-closures-free-resources-parents
Free Lesson Plans
https://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.stageslearning.com%2Fblog%2Ftopic%2Fautism-preschool-lesson-plans&sa=D
One-of-a-Kind Interactivity
The Basic Language Builder® App from Stages Learning includes 90 Basic Stage images, with 500+ words available for purchase by category. Language Builder Pro comes complete with all 600+ words, including Animals, Foods, Transportation, Furniture, Clothing, Toys, Everyday Objects, Insects, Sea Life, Musical Instruments, Tools, Body Parts, Safety Sign, Shapes and Colors.
Expressive Labeling
Art Online Resources
https://www.twinkl.co.in/go/collection/5-6-years-art
Teaching Tips & Articles
https://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.stageslearning.com%2Fblog&sa=D
Similar Matching
https://stageslearning.com/similar-matching/
Maths Number & Place Value
https://www.twinkl.co.in/go/collection/4-5-years-maths-number-place-value
https://www.twinkl.co.in/go/teach-lesson-packs-twinkl-go
Newsletter Archive
https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stageslearning.com%2Fpages%2Fnewsletter-archive&sa=D
Receptive Matching
https://stageslearning.com/receptive-matching/
Science
Online Resources
https://www.twinkl.co.in/go/collection/5-6-years-science
At-Home Resources for Students
Press on the Links Given Below
Read Alouds/Reading Art/Creativity Virtual Field Trips Animals
Storytime from Space Lunch Doodles w/Mo Willems FarmFoods 360 Cincinnati Zoo Spell Your Name PE KMBCClassroom
Storyline Online Harptoons Publishing Yellowstone National Park Kansas City Zoo GoNoodle! STEM Challenges
Pringles Challeng Cotton Ball Launcher
Pete the Cat Club Art Teacher Cassie Stephens One Globe Kid Live Cams at the San Diego Zoo Cosmic Kids Yoga Wonderopolis
Storytime with Olaf Draw Bad Kitty Mars Georgia Aquariums Live Cam The Adventures of Super Stretch MKE With Kids
Audible Art For Kids Hub Boston Children’s Museum Monterey Bay Aquarium Live Cam Classes w/Joe WickGlobal CardboardChallenge
PreK-K 1st-2nd 3rd-5th Lindsay’s Art Cart 12 Famous Art Museums via Google Arts & Culture Switch Zoo Wild Child Gym Discovery #MINDBLOWN
Read Alouds The Great Wall of China100+ VR Field Trips Abnormal Normal Zookeeper Talks Exercise Challenge Indoor & Outdoor Scavenger Hunts
Playmakers Media Lab Explore Sedgwick County Zoo Live Virtual Visits PE with Coach Wood Tufts Design & Engineering Family Challenges
Kennedy Space Center NASA Kids Club
Videos from Week 1: Robot Week Create a comic Write your own story
Language Builder Packages
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/language-builder-free/id965653285?mt=8
Picture Recognition Bingo® From Stages Learning
Pair our free Bingo Caller's App with the Link4Fun Picture Recognition Bingo Games from Stages Learning Materials to have the app call out bingo words for you and your child to mark off. Play independently or in a group!
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/picture-recognition-bingo-callers-app/id1122569952
BASIC version
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/language-builder-from-stages/id787476431?mt=8
Features Bingo®
Play in 6 Languages:Turn your Link4fun Bingo Game into an ESL or Foreign Language Learning experience by playing the game in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian & Russian.
Features Bingo®
Print Your Own Cards Use the Bingo Caller's App with Link4fun pre-made Bingo Games, print your own Custom Bingo Game Cards for purchase, or Download a Free Sample Card!
PRO Version
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/language-builder-pro/id807695241?mt=8
Features Bingo®
6 Different Customizable Game Categories
Choose from our 6 different bingo game categories (Animals, Fun Foods, Vehicles, Everyday Objects, Careers and Shapes & Colors) to make it your own.
Block Builder From Stages Learning
Combine traditional building blocks with meaningful technology! The Language Builder Blocks App provides kids with hundreds of block structure images and allows users to create and add their own structures to completely customize the experience. The child-friendly block-building timer adds a fun challenge and built-in reward as you save best times to a personalized gallery.
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/block-builder-from-stages-language-builder/id1122566774
Using Apps to Support Fine Motor Development
Cut The Button
Pick up the scissors with two fingers but be careful! Don’t cut yourself. Using virtual scissors to cut fabric children must use their index finger and thumb to make the cutting action and then catch the falling button dropping into a container at the bottom of the screen. If your child happens to be a left-handed player, you can configure the direction of the scissors within the settings menu.
Uncolor for iPad
This app is great for children that are not ready to use one finger. Perfect to start with children who struggle with small hand movement.
Do as Me
Adults model letter formation or shape formation and the student traces what they wrote. Provides instant feedback.
Bubbles
Children track bubbles and tap to pop
MetaMetrics®, Creator of The Lexile® Framework for Reading
The educators and researchers at MetaMetrics created the Lexile Framework for Reading to transform the world of education with a research-driven, scientific system to help all readers navigate the path to success in school, college and careers.
Lexile framework was founded in 1989 by MetaMetrics Stenner and Malbert Smith Funding for developing a better measurement system for reading and writing was provided by the National Institutes of Health through the Small Business Innovation Research grant program.
Extensions of Lexile Framework
Sources:
Lexile Levels: What Parents Need to Know, Scholastic.com
Lexile, Wikipedia
Lexile Framework for Reading
The Lexile Framework for Reading is an educational tool that uses a measure called a Lexile to match readers with books, articles and other leveled reading resources. Readers and books are assigned a score on the Lexile scale, in which lower scores reflect easier readability for books and lower reading ability for readers. The Lexile framework uses quantitative methods, based on individual words and sentence lengths, rather than qualitative analysis of content to produce scores.
Lexile Scale
The Lexile scale runs from BR300 (Lexile) to above 2000L, though there is not an explicit bottom or top to the scale. Scores 0L and below are reported as BR (Beginning Reader). These books or students may be coded as Lexile: BR. In some cases, a student will receive a BR code followed by a number (e.g. Lexile: BR150L). A measure of BR150L indicates that the lexile measure is 150 units below 0L.
Lexile Measure
A Lexile measure is defined as "the numeric representation of an individual's reading ability or a text's readability (or difficulty), followed by an "L" (Lexile)". There are two types of Lexile measures:
Lexile Reader Measures: A Lexile reader measure typically is obtained when an individual completes a reading comprehension test. These range from
The adolescent level: DIBELS: Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills to
The adult level: TABE: Test of Adult Basic Education
Lexile Text Measures. A Lexile text measure is obtained by evaluating the readability of a piece of text, such as a book or an article. The Lexile Analyzer program specially designed to evaluate reading demand, analyzes the text's semantic (word frequency) and syntactic (sentence length) characteristics and assigns it a Lexile measure.
Over 60,000 Web sites, 115,000 fiction and nonfiction books, and 80 million articles have Lexile measures, and these numbers continue to grow. Over 150 publishers offer certified Lexile text measures for their materials.
There is no direct correspondence between a specific Lexile measure and a specific grade level.
Criticism
Stephen Krashen, Professor Emeritus at the University of Southern California, raised serious concerns with the Lexile rating system in his article, "The Lexile Framework: Unnecessary and Potentially Harmful."
Krashen argues that a reading difficulty rating system limits children's choices and steers them away from reading books in which they may be interested.
Furthermore, like most reading formulas, the formula used to determine a book's Lexile level can often lead to a flawed rating. For example, The Library Mouse, by Daniel Kirk, is a 32-page children's picture book rated by Amazon.com as "for ages 4-8" and has a Lexile score of 830. However, Stephenie Meyer's 498-page, young adult novel Twilight only garners a Lexile score of 720. Similarly, Beverly Cleary's Ramona Quimby, Age 8, has a Lexile score of 860, while Michael Crichton's Jurassic Park only has a score of 710.
Elfrieda H. Hiebert, Professor of Educational Psychology at University of California, Berkeley, noted in her study, "Interpreting Lexiles in Online Contexts and with Informational Texts":
"The variability across individual parts of texts can be extensive. Within a single chapter of Pride and Prejudice, for example, 125-word excerpts of text (the unit of assessments used to obtain students' Lexile levels) that were pulled from every 1,000 words had Lexiles that ranged from 670 to 1310, with an average of 952. The range of 640 on the LS [Lexile Scale] represents the span from third grade to college."
Hiebert also demonstrated that slight changes in punctuation, such as changing commas to periods, resulted in "significant reclassification on the LS [Lexile scale].