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Special Needs: Embracing Autism is in California.

2 months ago

Sometimes the best adventures happen before the main event. 📚✨Before San Diego Comic-Con officially began, I had the opportunity to attend my very first SDCC Book Swap Social—and it was one of the highlights of my trip!I met so many wonderful people who share a love of books, exchanged stories, discovered new authors, and came home with an amazing stack of books to add to my reading list.As educators, parents, and advocates, we're always learning. Taking time to connect with others, explore new ideas, and simply enjoy a good book reminds us why lifelong learning matters.Thank you to everyone who made the first-ever SDCC Book Swap Social such a welcoming and memorable experience. I can't wait for the next one!📚 Have you ever participated in a book swap?👇 Tell me the best book you've re#SDCCi#BookSwap##EmbracingAutisme#comicconu#sandiegocomiccon2026egoComicCon2026 ...

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Special Needs: Embracing Autism is at Desert Willow Conference Center.

2 months ago

I am up early on Saturday ready to present at the Arizona Autism Coalition Conference! What a fun way to start my morning!#EmbracingAutism #spedteacherlife #autismteacher #arizonaautismcoalition #presenter ...

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Special Needs: Embracing Autism is in Arizona.

2 months ago

✨ Choices Lead to Confidence! ✨One of the most important life skills we can teach our students isn't academics...💙 It's learning how to make choices.Whether it's choosing what to do at recess, selecting a recreation activity, or deciding how they want to spend free time, every choice helps build independence, communication, confidence, and self-advocacy.Choice boards provide students with autism a structured and visual way to:🌟 Express their interests🌟 Build communication skills🌟 Develop decision-making abilities🌟 Increase independence🌟 Reduce frustration🌟 Learn appropriate leisure skillsMany students aren't simply born knowing how to play independently or choose activities. These are skills that should be intentionally taught, modeled, and practiced.When we teach students how to make choices...💜 We give them a voice.💙 We build confidence.💚 We prepare them for adulthood.Every choice today is another step toward independence tomorrow.💬 What is your student's favorite recess or recreation activity? I'd love to hear in the comments!❤️ Save this post for later and share it with another special edu#autismclassroom,#specialeducationi#autismteacherp#EmbracingAutismA#spedteachers#EmbracingAutism #spedteachers ...

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Special Needs: Embracing Autism is in Arizona.

2 months ago

Starting a business in the autism classroom? Yes, we do that here. 🐾Making and selling doggie treats isn't just a fun activity. It's real vocational training.Here's what students are learning: 📋 Following multi-step directions 📏 Measuring ingredients 🍪 Using kitchen tools safely 💵 Understanding money and pricing 🗣️ Promoting and selling their product 🤝 Working as a teamEvery batch of treats teaches problem-solving, responsibility, and confidence.And when they hand that bag to a customer and make a sale? They're not just selling dog treats. They're building skills that lead to real jobs and real independence.This is what preparing for the future looks like.What vocational skills are you teaching in your clas#autismclassroome#vocationalskillsa#LifeSkillsa#specialeducatione#EmbracingAutismducation #embracingautism ...

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Special Needs: Embracing Autism is in Arizona.

2 months ago

🍳✨ INTERACTIVE BOOM CARDS ARE HERE! ✨🍳Want to help your students build cooking vocabulary AND independence? These Boom Cards make it FUN! 💙Tap the blender. Find the spatula. Match the whisk. 🥄My students LOVE these because they're interactive, self-checking, and feel like a GAME — not a worksheet.Here's why Boom Cards are a game-changer:🧡 Builds Life Skills — Knowing cooking tools and actions helps students follow recipes and complete tasks in the kitchen.🧡 Promotes Independence — Students gain confidence preparing snacks and meals on their own!🧡 Improves Communication — Expands vocabulary by learning real cooking words they'll actually USE.🧡 Prepares for the Future — Life skills today lead to success at home, school, and in the workplace tomorrow.The best part?✅ Visuals support understanding ✅ Self-checking builds confidence ✅ Perfect for independent learning ✅ Works on tablets, computers, or interactive boardsLearning today. Cooking tomorrow. Independent FOREVER! 🙌💬 Want the link? Comment "I WANT" below and I'll send it to you! 👇#EmbracingAutism #BoomCards #AutismClassroom #SpecialEducation #LifeSkills ...

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