teaching

Visuals – They Can’t Be That Important!

Wow!! Yes!!!! Visuals are key! As adults, do you use a daily calendar or scheduler? What about a shopping list? Where would you be without your sticky notes? So if...

15 07 2020 / Posted by Kid Mechanix
developmental milestones
What are Developmental Milestones?

Developmental milestones is a term that is used often by professionals.  However, what does it really mean?  What is developmentally appropriate for children of this age vs. that age? Here...

14 02 2020 / Posted by Kid Mechanix
free resources
Free Resources

The following free resources were developed by the Organization for Autism Research (OAR): The Kit for Kids (free) Teach elementary and middle school students about their peers with autism with...

16 12 2019 / Posted by Kid Mechanix
diagnosis
Talking to Children About Their Diagnosis

It's time to talk to my child about his/her diagnosis, but where do I start? Here's an interesting article from The New York Times: http://parenting.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/05/13/talking-to-children-about-their-disabilities-with-metaphors-and-minecraft/?_php=true&_type=blogs&emc=edit_tnt_20140513&nlid=39278382&tntemail0=y&_r=0 Getting social starts here! Get...

15 11 2019 / Posted by Kid Mechanix
classroom tips
25 Clever Ways to Make a Teacher’s Life Easier

Clever ways to make a teacher's life easier!  Here are some classroom tips for teachers just in time for back to school. http://www.buzzfeed.com/peggy/clever-classroom-tips-for-elementary-school-teachers?s=mobile Getting social starts here! Get more tips...

16 09 2019 / Posted by Kid Mechanix
good job
25 Alternatives to “Good Job”

Behaviour Analysts encourage the use of "behaviour specific praise" vs. "general praise" statements.  This poster does a great job of summarizing some alternatives to "Good job." http://picklebums.com/2014/07/10/25-alternatives-good-job/ Getting social starts here! Get more...

15 08 2019 / Posted by Kid Mechanix