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Tools used for Studying, Organizing and Scheduling

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Picture Communication Symbols This Mayer-Johnson resource answers frequently asked question about when, where and with whom you should use picture communication symbols with. It includes a library of picture icons and strategies to use with students with special needs.

Beyond Autism Pecs Pictures/Icons This web link contains an abundance of useful pages that teach you how you can you augmentative with students with special needs. There are several links, including Mayer-Johnson's Boardmaker software, and downloadable resources to use in your classroom.



Click the iPad to expore useful applications. These applications are great assistive technology resources for students with special needs in the areas of studying, organization and schedules. There are also other applications listed that are used for academic challenges for students with special needs.

 The above link gives education applications for use on the iPad, iPod touch, or iPhone. It is broken down in sections. Be sure to check out the Schedules section for ideas related to Organizational Issues, but all areas listed are beneficial if your students have access to these Apple products.

====Transition Time: Helping Individuals on the Autism Spectrum Move Successfully from One Activity to Another ==== ====This article from the Indiana Resource Center for Autism discusses transition strategies and tools including using a timer, priming and using visuals with students on the Autism Spectrum. Remember that many students have challenges when it comes to transitions. By developing strategies to use with your students in times of transition, you are helping increase your students' indpendence and overall success in life. ====



[|www.online-stopwatch.com] is a great resource to use with students who have difficulty with transitions and also with students who struggle with elapsed time. It's a great visual for students, as you can choose from either a stopwatch or a countdown timer.

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Inspiration Software is a great tool for educators to use to help students organization information in a visual way. Below you find a tutorial on how to students can utilize Kidspiration in the classroom. Kidspriation is geared to students in grades K-5 and Inspiration is for older students. Below are some examples of how you could use Kidspiration in the classroom with your students.





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Classroom Labeling as Part of a Print-Rich Environment
====This article, found in Early Childhood NEWS, describes the importance of having a print-rich environment for all children. Exposing students to a print-rich environment allows them to begin reading in a functional way. This article explains how to develop a print-rich environment in your classroom by labeling objects with words and/or pictures. ====

Assistive Technology to Meet K–12 Student Needs This table from the North Central Regional Educational Laboratory and Learning Point Associates lists the most common assistive technology devices used in general eduation classrooms. It includes assistive technology for vision, communication, hearing, access, learning and studying.

TEACHING STUDY SKILLS AND LEARNING STRATEGIES TO THERAPISTS, TEACHERS, AND TUTORS <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">This article gives great strategies on how to use low tech ideas such as post it notes, flag tabs, file folders, etc. to teach older students how to organize their materials and information presented in class in order to fully gain access to the curriculum and learn those important study skills.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">[|Ideas for Organizational AT] <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">On this webpage there are several tools and strategies that teachers and families can create and use to help their child with a disability organize and help them with memorize and maintain attention.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">[|How a Sensory Diet Can Help Organize and Focus A Student] <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Many of our students have difficulty sustaining attention in the classroom, being able to anticipate transition without anxiety, and organize their surroundings. Creating a sensory diet to include in their daily routine can help with many students with these issues. On this website they discuss how to create a sensory diet for the different age groups. They also give some great checklists for sensory needs as well as a good list of the many different sensory activities that can be included in a successful sensory diet.