10 ABA Resources for Educators Working With Students with Autism
1) Pictello - https://www.assistiveware.com/products/pictello
This app allows parents and educators to use real pictures, videos, and recordings to build social stories and visual schedules.
2) Proloquo2Go- https://www.assistiveware.com/products/proloquo2go
This app enables non-speaking children and adults to express themselves and initiate conversations. It is user friendly and can be individualized to meet the needs of various disabilities
3) Keeble- https://www.assistiveware.com/products/keeble
This resource is designed to support users with visual and or physical impairments by providing an accessible keyboard that allows for easier and faster typing.
4) PECS (Picture Exchange System)- https://pecsusa.com/store/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw-r-vBhC-ARIsAGgUO2D6dIkUmZ-knfCT4KVh3NsxDbCBGndNUe8k9YiW7Wy89sc9ta60BxgaAlBZEALw_wcB
This resource is an evidence based practice that is an alternative communication system. The primary function is to teach communication through six phases of teaching. This resource provides products, training, consultation, and services.
5) Time Timer- https://www.timetimer.com/products/time-timer-mod-home-edition?cmp_id=17960672150&adg_id=&kwd=&device=c&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw-r-vBhC-ARIsAGgUO2AjD02P6nZ_BkgQcmbWGo2-KRt22Rvmnj_pUwPg949pQ0wd9C5BTAgaAghMEALw_wcB
This resource provides a visual timer that can be set to varying times. This is a great tool for teachers and students who benefit from having the visual reminder to create awareness of time.
6) Fun & Functional/Sensory Toys and Solutions for an Inclusive World- https://funandfunction.com/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw-r-vBhC-ARIsAGgUO2DrdieeCoNUxtNdro98032n_hp38qjHkFXiFQKIpGhp2XJxBFu4UbkaAijjEALw_wcB
This website offers a large variety of sensory friendly products that can be used in the classroom. Teachers can refine their search by goals and needs of their student. Some examples include, tactile seeking, gross motor and balance, social emotional learning, and early intervention.
7) Preference Assessment- https://ebip.vkcsites.org/single-stimulus/
This resource provides video examples for teachers to guide them in doing a preference assessment. These trials help teachers to determine most preferred items versus least preferred items. The highly preferred items can be used as reinforcers to teach new skills or to reinforce desired behaviors in the classroom.
8) Autism Little Learners- Free Visual Supports- https://autismlittlelearners.com/free-visual-supports/
Visual supports are an evidence based practice that helps supports learners by providing structure, consistency and predictability. This website offers first/then boards, visual schedules, adaptive books, star charts, and more.
9) ABC Data Sheet- https://www.pbisvermont.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/ABC-Data-Sheet.pdf
This data sheet can be helpful for teachers to track student behavior. This information that is documented before the behavior occurs, during, and after can help teachers to look for patterns and trends. This information can also be used as part of an FBA to determine the function of the students behavior which is vital when creating an intervention plan.
10) Family/Teacher Communication Log- https://autismcircuit.net/tool/family-teacher-communication-form
This communication log is a great resource for teachers and families to have ongoing daily communication. This helps to strengthen home to school intervention support and families can use the information to share in their child's success. This can also be used to share upcoming changes in the schedule and request student supplies if needed. (ex-diapering needs, spare clothes etc.)
I hope this list of resources is helpful and provides you with useful information that can be utilized in the classroom. ☮+🤟 Amanda
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