

How to Teach Communication Skills by Making Balloon Animals (Or Playing With Any Toy Really)
Earlier this year, I thought my son might be interested in learning to make balloon animals. So, I purchased a kit from Amazon.com and we...


Books on Teaching Students with Math Difficulties
One of my favorite subjects that I tutor is math and I particularly love working with kids and teens to help them reduce their math...


Play to Learn: Teaching Social and Communication Skills with Play
"Children of all ages love to play, and it gives them opportunities to explore the world, interact with others, express and control...


ABA Drawing Imitation with Ozobot
What's in this post: What is Drawing Imitation? Teaching Steps Ozobots! Natural Reinforcers What is Drawing Imitation? The goal of...


Employment Portfolios for Teens and Young Adults with Autism
I’m currently teaching a college course for special education teachers on post-high school employment, education, and community living...


Using Art Projects to Work on Communication
If your child enjoys painting, drawing, or other types of art, you can use that interest as a teaching tool to work on language and...


Autism Events and Resources from NASA's Space Center Houston
Science is one of my favorite subjects that I tutor for my students with autism, so I was so excited when I had the opportunity to visit...


Outdoor Activities for Children with Autism
"Take children out and teach them about the Earth...uncover that stone that's been sitting there for a while and watch all the little...


Curriculum Review: How to Teach Art to Children Grades 1 - 6
I just bought this book for one of my homeschool teaching students, and it's a fantastic resource! I'm not an artist or art teacher...


Math Teaching Tip: Use an "Advance Organizer"
As a homeschool teacher and tutor for kids/teens in-person and online, one of my specializations is working with children and teens who...

























