Teacher & Parent Resources

Autism Acceptance and Neurodiversity

• Neurodiversity 101
• The Concept of Neurodiversity is Dividing the Autism Community: It’s Controversial But It Doesn’t Have to Be
• Autism Level UP
  Shows the steps from autism awareness to autism advocacy
• Understanding the Spectrum
  A comic strip explains a better way to envision the autism spectrum
• Autism Color Wheel
• Amazing Things Happen
  An animated introduction to autism appropriate for all ages
• Welcome to the Autistic Community
  This video guides autistic people to understand and celebrate their differences, but neurotypical viewers can gain understanding too
• Children’s and Teen Literature Featuring Autistic Characters

Websites

• Child Mind Institute
  This site provides well-organized information and guidance on a wide variety of autism-related topics
• Autism Society of Oregon
• Steps When Your Child is Newly Diagnosed
• Autism Spectrum News
  A repository of information written by leading professionals in autism service delivery and research, family members, and autistic adults.
• Learn the Signs – Act Early CDC
  References and resources for parents – Learning the Early Signs of ASD
• Asperger Experts
  Blogs, videos and products created by two young men with Asperger Syndrome
• Texas Autism Resource Guide for Effective Teaching (TARGET)
  Provides resources and descriptions of 24 evidence-based instructional practices for people with autism

Printables

• Autism Speaks Tool Kits
  Over 30 free, downloadable resource guides for parents and professionals covering topics such as advocacy, sleep, feeding, medications, puberty, transition to adulthood and more
• Autism Spectrum Disorder Handbook (OHSU)
• Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew
• School Community Tool Kit
  Guide for all school staff to help educate and support ASD students
• What is Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA)?
• The Controversy Around ABA
• Finding the Right ABA Treatment

Videos

• Temple Grandin Speaks about Autism
• Understanding Autism: A Guide for Secondary School Teachers (4 Part Series)
• Real Look Autism
  13 short episodes depicting various aspects of autism and different interventions
• The Neuroscience of Autism

• Speech and Language Kids
  Communication resources for SLPs, parents and teachers
• Autism Little Learners
  Information and resources for educators and parents to foster communication, language, interaction, and play skills with young children
• Project Impact
  An intervention curriculum, with online tutorials, that teaches parents ways to enhance social engagement, communication, imitation, and play skills within meaningful activities and daily routines
• What is Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC)?
• AAC Language Lab
  Free and subscription-based AAC lesson plans, activities, and materials
• Explore AAC
  Free interactive learning modules and information about specific AAC apps
• AAC apps
• Learn AAC Guide
• Emergent AAC: Hierarchy of Learning Needs

Websites

• Michelle Garcia Winner’s Social Thinking Site
• Jill Kuzma’s SLP Social and Emotional Skill Sharing Site
• Autism Teaching Strategies – Social Skills Activities
• Do2Learn – Social Skills Activities
• Autism Games for Social Engagement
• Social Skills Jeopardy Game – Jeopardy Labs
• NetSmartz- Online Safety and Etiquette
• Social Times
  Free issues of Kari Dunn Buron’s social skills magazine, along with teacher materials

Printables

• Unthinkables
  • Superflex Unthinkables Handout
• Comic Strips
  • Comic 2 Panels
  • Comic 4 Panels
• Friendship
  • Circle of Social Boundaries
  • Friendship File
  • How to make a Friend File
  • Different Types of Friends
• Social Behavior Maps
  • Behavior Map – Unexpected
  • Behavior Map – Expected
• Printable Photographs and Thought Bubbles (Grades K-6)
  • Scenario 1
  • Scenario 2
  • Scenario 3
  • Scenario 4
  • Scenario 5
  • Scenario 6
  • Scenario 7
  • Scenario 8
  • Scenario 9
  • Scenario 10
• Printable Photographs and Thought Bubbles (Grades 7-12)
  • Scenario 1
  • Scenario 2
  • Scenario 3
  • Scenario 4
  • Scenario 5
    
  • Scenario 6
  • Scenario 7
  • Scenario 8
  • Scenario 9
  • Scenario 10

Videos

• Wing Clips
  Video clip database to use for social instruction
• Everyday Speech
  Comprehensive subscription-based video modeling curriculum with supplemental activities
• PEERS Social Skills for Young Adults (free)
• TD Social Skills Video Modeling (DVD or streaming)

Websites

• Coping Skills for Kids – Calming Anxiety
• Incredible 5 Point Scale
• Tim Feeney – Self Regulation and Positive Behavior Supports
• Do2Learn – Behavior Management
• Free Printable Behavior Charts
• Autism Level Up/All the Feelz
  Visual self-regulation supports, including an app called All the Feelz, developed by autistic people
• Me and My Emotions
  Free online lessons for mental wellness (ages 13+)

Printables

• Challenging Behavior Tool Kit
• Addressing Student Behavior Reproducible Forms
• Numbered Scales
  • 5 Point Scale Check-in
  • How am I Feeling?
  • 3 Point Scale
• Problem – Solving
  • Problem Thermometer – How Big is the Problem?
  • Stop, Plan, Go

Videos

• Self-Regulation Series
  Kid-friendly 4-Part series (22 min total)
• Virtual Calm Corner

Websites

• Free Autism Resources
  Free visual supports, tasks and worksheets, including a customizable worksheet generator
• Creative Learning 4 Kidz
  Downloadable visuals, social stories and activities for a small price
• Work Tasks – Building Blox
  Task ideas and free printables
• Enchanted Learning
  Printable activities, worksheets and lessons on various topics in a variety of formats
• Do2Learn – Academic Activities
• Graphic Organizers
  Over 100 free graphic organizers on a variety of topics
• Scratch
  Kids program their own interactive stories, games, and animations
• File Folder Fun
  Purchasable and free file folder tasks and hands-on activities
• Set Up Independent Work Station for Free
  Sign up for Simply Special Ed’s email list and get access to a free resource library
• Fun and Free Educational Websites for Kids (All Ages)

Websites

• Do2Learn – Picture Cards and Visuals
• Able2Learn
  Free visual supports, social narratives, recipes and more
• Twinkl
  Access to many visual supports for $7 a month
• Autism Little Learners Visual Supports Starter Set
• Free At Home Visual Supports
• Free Routine Sequence Strips

Printables

• Visual Supports Tool Kit
• LBL ESD Social Narrative Bank
• Social Story/Narrative Resource List

Websites

• Interoception – Kelly Mahler
  Information, training and products related to the 8th sense that allows us to feel internal body sensations
• OT Toolbox Free Resources
• Sensory Diet Information and Activities
• OT Mom Learning Activities
  Comprehensive information and free activity ideas in the areas of sensory processing, fine motor, gross motor, pencil grasps, and more
• Qigong Sensory Training Institute
  Learn about Qigong massage, a touch-based treatment for autism
• Young Minds Handwriting Lessons and Specialized Paper
• Typingweb.com
  Free keyboarding program for all ages, including games and tools to monitor progress
• Typing Games – ABCya.com

Printables

• Changing How Alert You Feel
• Heavy Work Activities for Home
• Heavy Work Activities for School
• Printable Adaptive Paper Pack

Websites

• Smart But Scattered Kids – Definition of Executive Function
  This site also presents products and blogs created by experts in the area of executive function
• Executive Functioning Issues – Strategies You Can Try At Home
  This site has many more useful infographics and strategy lists for parents and teachers regarding executive function
• Online Executive Function Assessment – K & M Center
• Cognitive Connections
  Sara Ward’s resources pertaining to an innovative method for teaching executive skills
• Goblin Tools Magic To Do
  Tool that breaks down complex tasks into manageable subtasks
• Unstuck and On Target
  Parent support videos and training for families and teachers on how to implement this executive function curriculum

Printables

• Homework: Problems and Solutions
• Monthly Calendar
• Weekly Calendar
• Assignment Tracker
• Work Checklist
• My Work Plan
• Need Help? – Visual
• SMART Goal Description
• SMART Goal Worksheet

Websites

• Best Autism Apps for Kids
• Goally
  Tablet with dedicated apps targeting routines, life skills, emotional regulation, and more
• Learning Works
  Find the best apps and video games for learning and executive function
• Recommendations for Virtual Accommodations
  Software, Google extensions, etc.

Websites

• Visual Step-By-Step Recipes
• Transition Technical Assistance Network Resources
  Information, curriculum and activities related to transition to adulthood
• Sped Adulting Made Easy
  Resources and ideas for teaching ages 18+
• Autism and Bathing/Showering: Tips
• Supports for College Students
  Hub of information and advice about college, including free guidebook
• Sex Ed for Self-Advocates
  Users, ages 15 and up, read articles and watch videos about varied topics, then test their knowledge

Printables

• Transition Tool Kit
• Dental Tool Kit
• Feeding Tool Kit
• Sleep Tool Kit
• Toilet Training Tool Kit
• Blood Draw Tool Kit
• Puberty and Adolescence Tool Kit
• Hygiene/Grooming Visual Supports
• Transition to Adulthood Guidelines
  4 online or downloadable booklets about various aspects of transition-planning
• Transition Resources for Students with Autism and Other Disabilities
  Timelines, assessments, and other transition tools compiled by Cascade Regional’s autism consultants
• Oregon’s Transition Resource Handbook

Videos

• Video Jug
  Database of how-to videos on topics ranging from self-care to cooking to making friends
• RACHEL PANKOWSKI How-To Videos
• Let’s Talk About Life Skills
• Easy Cooking – Kids with Autism