Know & Adjust the Reading Level of Text
Do You Know the Reading Level of Student Texts and Handouts? I’m a firm believer that teachers need to know the reading level of the materials they use in the classroom. So often, the materials we use in our classrooms are much higher than the grade level we are...
Teaching Strategies for Students in the Autistic Spectrum
Communicating to the Student Be concrete and specific. Avoid using vague terms like later, maybe, or “Why did you do that?” Avoid idioms, double meanings, and sarcasm. Use gestures, modeling, and demonstrations with verbalization. Specifically engage attention...
A Solution for Students Who Rock and Fidget in Their Seats
Students who tip back on two legs of their chairs in class often are stimulating their brain with a rocking, vestibular-activating motion. They are trying to wake up their (brain’s) vestibular system. While it is an unsafe activity, it happens to be good for the...