Behavioral_Observation_Checklist-2010.pdf

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Super easy & objective way to record and think about behaviors

Low Tech beginner shopper shopping board

backside holds extra pictures, could also add a within schedule task board here

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Make/BUY Adjustable iPad Stand

03/03/16

NOW available for Purchase at 

https://www.facebook.com/IHoldit4u/?ref=hl 

Web site will be available very soon

Check back to order from the website!!! 

My students will be creating their own tablet stands this week. I have all the steps photographed. I am using  the app Little Story Creator. Some students will tell me what they did on each page others will annotate the photos in Skitch and or type a sentence to match each image. They will learn object-functions and using the app iRuler learn how to measure to 1/8th of an inch. I am able to make 5 stands for $20:-)

Click here to download the Pictello .pdf directions for assembling and the related Word bank for writing Directions for iPad stand It will take you to Dropbox

My favorite apps for speech and language therapy, ON SALE $1, usually $3

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Sue completed Policy Partners-Legislative “Advocacy” Training program. Sue recently participated in a nine month long training program offered by Community Crossroads, Inc. The program included targeted trainings about the NH legislative process and how Bills effect people with disabilities, provided guidelines for how to talk to your Representatives about pending legislation, how it will effect others and how to elicit their support. One-to-one mentoring from a trained advocate was provided to help participants acquire the skills to successfully participate in the legislative process and help craft a better future for people with disabilities. This was a rewarding and informative program. I am so happy I participated and plan to continue to remain active as an advocate and leader for people with developmental disabilities in NH.

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Retirement is working out just fine for Special Ed lol

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* Chunky's Sensory-Friendly Breakfast "Planes: Fire & Resuce" August 23rd, 9 a.m. Haverhill, MA, and Nashua and Pelham, NH. * AMC Sensory-Friendly Film: September 27th, "Dolphin Tale 2" Braintree, Burlington, Framingham, Methuen, Tyngsboro For more inclusive recreation in Massachusetts visit http://lnkd.in/ackDjh

Weekly News Magazine for Students, Reads aloud, Reduced to $5 from $20 today

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** Chunky's - Little Lunch Date: Shark Tale, August 13th, 11:30 a.m. For preschool children and their caregivers. Lights slightly dimmed and admission is free. This 2 is a worry-free lunch without the fear of disturbing others. Please confirm times with the theaters.

NEW iPad Educational Accessory

FYI

This is an interesting new iPad accessory. It is not yet released and is being sold today for 50% off or $50 until June 22, 2014. The product is interesting because it uses the iPad screen (it reflects) AND manipulatives ( writing tools, letter tiles, puzzle pieces, and your own items). Games are Free from iTunes. I particularly love the Make a Word game because students can touch/move/manipulate letters to create words and they are visible on the iPad screen. I think it will be a great way to help kids focus on the letters because they are “seen” thru the iPad. Kids are not doing enough writing and this tool incorporates interactive writing with whatever tool you choose. Writing on the iPad is not easy and this tool encourages the use of regular pencils, markers, crayons. 

Got a minute, do check out this product and watch the video. I’m sold, I have to have one lol

https://www.playosmo.com/?r=5392438814310400 

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Communication and Autism

Do You Know Your SLP & What They Do?

Do You Know Your SLP & What They Do?

YUP

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80 FREE Disney Apps

http://www.smartappsforkids.com/2013/03/good-free-apps-of-the-day-disney-apps-.html

14 of the BEST Free Educational Sites

To use sites that require Flash player, use the Rover app as your web browserhttp://www.smartappsforkids.com/2014/04/ten-good-free-educational-websites-for-kids.html#

Updated!! Ten Good (FREE) Educational Websites for Kids - Smart Apps For Kids

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Awe Service Dog

This beautiful puppy at The Seeing Eye, Inc. has a big harness to fill! — with Georgina Clark and 2 others.

Mom's reply

Nicely said Mom

A Bully Called This Mom's Son Ugly. You Have To Read The Mom's Reply. Priceless.

sftimes.co

Beware of what you say!

Differences

Temple Grandin's TED talk

The world needs all kinds of minds

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Temple Grandin, diagnosed with autism as a child, talks about how her mind works -- sharing her...

Essential Safety Tool for Wanders

Get it done to day

With warmer weather comes more wandering incidents. NAA's Big Red Safety Toolkit is an online booklet full of #autism wandering prevention tips and tools.

Please share to make others aware!
►http://nationalautismassociation.org/docs/BigRedSafetyToolkit.pdf

Abilipad Update is Super

Awesome writing tool, worth the $

Abilipad 4.0 is now available on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/abilipad/id435865000?mt=8)!

In the Notepad, you will notice the following changes:
- an advanced word prediction system that makes writing faster and easier for slow typists and poor spellers through word completion, next-word prediction and a flexible spelling feature which suggests words based on phonetic errors;
- a CAPS LOCK key;
- an integrated iOS dictionary.

In the Keyboard Editor, you will find:
- a complete overhaul of the user-interface that makes creating keyboards far more intuitive and user-friendly so that you can make keyboards in a matter of minutes;
- an extensive searchable picture library with over 150.000 images;
- a “color-wheel” color selector to find the perfect complimenting text, key and grid colors;
- an iOS keyboard to enter text and emoticons.

Please update your Abilipad, LIKE and Share!!!!

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Methuen SPEPAC Recreation and Resource Fair What's that on the table?

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Workshop participants Favorite apps!

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Happy World Autism Day and my Birthday lol Many free apps today and the entire month of April. Check back often for links

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Surie at the Grappone Center event. She is such a good Pet Partner

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iPad Workshop Opportunity in Exeter, NH 04/04/14 iCreate- How To Create Custom Digital Content For Your iPad (Experienced Users) In this dynamic, hands-on workshop, participants will create and edit images, make collages, create written materials, annotate readings, record, edit audio and video, create screencasts, digital stories, content specific flashcards, and vocabulary games. Learn how to import materials from your pc for student use on your iPad and even make them speak. In addition they will also learn how to use iPad as digital notebook, as a studying tool and to stay organized. This workshop highlights over 50 five Star applications. The framework for the hands-on applications are Free apps that participants will download prior to the workshop. Resources for BYOC (Build Your Own Content) apps, lists of Paid apps and resources for teaching with your iPad will be provided. If you are interested in taking your iPad to the next level, reducing your paper use, featuring your creativity skills then this fast-paced, imaginative workshop for you. Please see www.spdc.org Events to register

iPad Workshop Opportunity in Exeter, NH 04/04/14 iCreate- How To Create Custom Digital Content For Your iPad (Experienced Users) In this dynamic, hands-on workshop, participants will create and edit images, make collages, create written materials, annotate readings, record, edit audio and video, create screencasts, digital stories, content specific flashcards, and vocabulary games. Learn how to import materials from your pc for student use on your iPad and even make them speak. In addition they will also learn how to use iPad as digital notebook, as a studying tool and to stay organized. This workshop highlights over 50 five Star applications. The framework for the hands-on applications are Free apps that participants will download prior to the workshop. Resources for BYOC (Build Your Own Content) apps, lists of Paid apps and resources for teaching with your iPad will be provided. If you are interested in taking your iPad to the next level, reducing your paper use, featuring your creativity skills then this fast-paced, imaginative workshop for you. Please see www.spdc.org Events to register

Great time at the New Hampshire Family Voices conference at the Grappone Center Concord NH

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Sue's Must Have Apps List

Below are some highly recommended FREE apps for all users. I recommend these apps be on every student’s iPad. These apps assist with productivity, sharing, curriculum modifications and creativity and are great for teaching yourself how to customize apps and work with digital images. * Means you need to create a Free account attached to an email address.

1. Pic Collage https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pic-collage/id448639966?mt=8
2. Evernote https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/evernote/id281796108?mt=8 *
3. Skitch https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/skitch/id490505997?mt=8 *
4. Dropbox https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dropbox/id327630330?mt=8 *
5. DoodleBuddy https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/doodle-buddy-for-ipad-paint/id364201083?mt=8 free $1 removes ads
6. Educreations https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/educreations-interactive-whiteboard/id478617061?mt=8 *
7. Photocard Lite https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/bill-atkinson-photocard-lite/id356124208?mt=8
8. Little Story Creator https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/little-story-creator-digital/id721782955?mt=8
9. Tiny Tap https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/tinytap-moments-into-games/id493868874?mt=8 For young students
10. Sentence Maker https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sentence-maker/id499150658?mt=8
11. Little Speller https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/preschool-games-little-speller/id422499871?mt=8
12. BitsBoards https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/bitsboard-education-games/id516842210?mt=8 free version, Pro version well worth the $
13. Watch Know Learn https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/watchknow-educational-videos/id423622049?mt=8
14. Popplet Lite https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/popplet-lite/id364738549?mt=8
15. RedLaser https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/redlaser-barcode-scanner-shopping/id474902001?mt=8

Autism Products & News: Trained in calmness, dogs help autistic kids

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iPad Workshop Opportunity in Exeter, NH 04/04/14 iCreate- How To Create Custom Digital Content For Your iPad (Experienced Users) In this dynamic, hands-on workshop, participants will create and edit images, make collages, create written materials, annotate readings, record, edit audio and video, create screencasts, digital stories, content specific flashcards, and vocabulary games. Learn how to import materials from your pc for student use on your iPad and even make them speak. In addition they will also learn how to use iPad as digital notebook, as a studying tool and to stay organized. This workshop highlights over 50 five Star applications. The framework for the hands-on applications are Free apps that participants will download prior to the workshop. Resources for BYOC (Build Your Own Content) apps, lists of Paid apps and resources for teaching with your iPad will be provided. If you are interested in taking your iPad to the next level, reducing your paper use, featuring your creativity skills then this fast-paced, imaginative workshop for you. Please see www.spdc.org Events to register

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iPad Workshop for Therapist March 21 @ Seacoast Professional Devin Center, Exeter, NH Best of the Best Therapy Apps for School Therapists (all Users) This interesting workshop is designed for school based OT’s, PT’s and Speech pathologists who are beginning to use an iDevice (iPod, iPhone, iPad) to facilitate therapy sessions in the schools. Participants of this hands-on workshop will learn the benefits and ease of using the camera and video functions to capture progress, obtain multiple resources for apps specifically related to IEP Goals, explore rubrics useful when reviewing apps, download and customize amazing apps for their discipline, learn about accessibility features and use of Guided Access. Participants will leave with recommendations for apps that not only excite but also educate their students. Also included are Must Have Productivity Apps for Therapists that assist with assessments, collaboration, data collection and record keeping. A total of 50+ apps are demonstrated and explained how they can be used in therapy sessions with students from Kindergarten through High school. To register, click http://ift.tt/1ewJ3AZ

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Take the Pledge to end the R Word

 Take the Pledge

iDevice Workshop Opportunity on Mar7th, 2014 Exeter, NH Sue is presenting- iLearn-Intro To Your iPad for Educators (Beginner Users) So you got an iPad, now what? In this hands-on workshop participants will learn tips and tricks about operating their iPad, multi-tasking, organizing the screen, customizing it for students accessibility needs, Guided Access and Restrictions. Participants will understand the camera functions, importing, transferring, saving photos/videos/images, and searching efficiently on the Internet. Leave this workshop knowing how to Annotate a .pdf, write on a image, fill out a worksheet, create a book with images, video and recordings, make text speak, highlight, personalize an eBook, create a collage, talking postcard, scrapbook page, and make it speak. You will create a screencast, customize apps with your own content and learn 11 educational games using your own images and vocabulary. Additionally, resources for finding the best educational applications and for teaching with your iPad will be shared. Approximately 30 applications will be explored. Leave this workshop feeling confident knowing all You can do with your iPad! Participants will be emailed a list of FREE apps to download prior to attendance. For more info and to register, please see http://ift.tt/1ewJ3AZ

See www.spdc.org to register 

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Remembering Puppy LOVE

Happy Valentines Day!