Hi! I am Allison. I am an Intervention Specialist and Certified Autism Specialist with nearly 20 years of experience working with students with autism and low-incidence disabilities.
I taught in an elementary special education classroom where I created countless individualized supports, organizational tools, and differentiated activities for my students before transitioning to my current position on an autism and low-incidence coaching team where I have had the pleasure of meeting and helping teachers in hundreds of classrooms in the Dayton, Ohio area. I am passionate about special education and helping teachers!
It's officially spooky season! ððŧð§ââïļ
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Hi Reader! Can you believe it is already time to teach about Halloween? ððŧð§ââïļ I love getting my students ready for trick-or-treating during our social skills group. We even practice by visiting each of the staff members in our front office to trick-or-treat. It is so much fun! Want to see what else we do during this time of year in my classroom? Check out my blog post:
Unsure where to start in your classroom? Grab my Halloween Thematic Unit! Each of my thematic units has 12 different cross-curricular activities to get you started or to supplement your district curriculum. These activities are low and no-prep and engaging! This month check out:
â Do you have a diverse group of students this year? Don't worry! I have that covered too. Every activity in each of my thematic units includes ideas for accommodating and extending to meet your students' needs. Until next time! â |
âHi! I am Allison. I am an Intervention Specialist and Certified Autism Specialist with nearly 20 years of experience working with students with autism and low-incidence disabilities.
I taught in an elementary special education classroom where I created countless individualized supports, organizational tools, and differentiated activities for my students before transitioning to my current position on an autism and low-incidence coaching team where I have had the pleasure of meeting and helping teachers in hundreds of classrooms in the Dayton, Ohio area. I am passionate about special education and helping teachers!
Hi Reader! Can you believe it is already time to teach about gingerbread?!?! Okay maybe you've never taught about gingerbread but keep reading so I can convince you why you should!! Some of my favorite gingerbread activities this time of year include: making cinnamon playdoh... it's a hit with my sensory seekers! ð making a class book modeled after The Gingerbread Man ð creating gingerbread ornaments to gift to all of the support staff in the building ð To learn more Gingerbread Activities in...
Hi Reader! In early intervention settings, Structured Play Groups are a perfect, developmentally-appropriate evidence-based practice for autistic students and can be a valuable support for developing friendships and communication skills. In my experience, the benefit of these groups certainly stretches beyond just my autistic students but those with other developmental disabilities and even their neurotypical peers! Especially in these unique post-pandemic lockdown times when all students...
Hi Reader! Can you believe it is already time to teach about Thanksgiving?! Some of my favorite activities this time of year include: teaching about past and present and making our own "pilgrim ink" ðŠķ practicing manners to get ready for Thanksgiving dinner ðĶ taste testing a variety of Thanksgiving foods at our classroom Thanksgiving feast ð and teaching about fractions using pie! ððĨ§ To learn more about what Thanksgiving looks like in my classroom, check out my blog post: Celebrating...