Special Education Learning Supports
Accommodations to Support Learning
Audible - All children’s books are currently free - provides audio books to allow student access to interest based or grade level books that are beyond current decoding skills.
https://stories.audible.com/start-listen
Visuals and Schedules
Supporting Individuals with Autism Through Uncertain Times - practical parent resource to support understanding COVID-19, coping and calming skills, routines, fostering connections
https://afirm.fpg.unc.edu/sites/afirm.fpg.unc.edu/files/covid-resources/Supporting%20Individuals%20with%20Autism%20through%20Uncertian%20Times%20Full%20Packet.pdf
Parent School Closure Autism Tool Kit
Schedules, token boards, and other resources for parents. Categories include Sensory, Life Skills, Academics, Movement, Leisure, Sensory
https://qrcgcustomers.s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/account4876975/6552095_2.pdf?0.11589340381807767
Fine-Motor
Variety of worksheets that support teaching number formation and letter formation.
https://www.lwtears.com/resources/top-10-classroom-downloads?pc=2019_footer_link
Pre-Printing, Fine and Gross Motor Exercises provided through the Niagara Children’s Centre Family Resource section
https://niagarachildrenscentre.com/ncc/resources/resources-for-families
Fun and easy fine motor activities you can do using materials you likely have in your home.
https://theautismhelper.com/10-fine-motor-activity-ideas-using-common-household-items/
Social Emotional Learning
Great quick games that support the learning of self-regulation.
https://www.todaysparent.com/family/activities/simple-games-that-teach-your-kid-self-regulation/
The 5 Point Scale – visual tool for helping children to manage their own behaviour and emotions
https://erinoakkids.ca/ErinoakKids/media/EOK_Documents/Autism_Resources/5-Point-Scale-Tip-Sheet.pdf
Social Story Creator (iPhone/iPad) - free (some additional in-app purchases)
https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/social-story-creator-library/id588180598
The Watson Institute: Social Narratives
https://www.thewatsoninstitute.org/resources/behavior-stories/
Specific section of the Watson Institute resources, related to dealing with change would be very helpful at this time.
https://www.thewatsoninstitute.org/resource/dealing-with-changes/
And Next Comes L – Social Stories: Lots of free social story examples and templates targeting life and social skills. Expansive website with lots of free resources for parents and teachers.
https://www.andnextcomesl.com/p/printable-social-stories.html
Speech and Language
Supporting Communication at Home:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MIyfBFZClh5ok490CeGOYirpwMRJqVYN/view
Community Supports
Bethesda services - Resources for home. Creating House Rules is a very helpful resource.
https://bethesdachildrensservices.com/resources?fbclid=IwAR0Ptxj9ol5RfCqcfDeWXCWh8MhfDwaAgWBk8c0T_Rmzzde7UUH_qmcxMKk
Movement
Go Noodle Family - https://family.gonoodle.com/activities/hello-2-dot-0