Monthly Archives: October 2011

Study at Hunter College in NY on How Children with Autism Attend to Social Surroundings

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Hunter College is conducting a research study where they are recording children’s eye gaze while watching short videos of social situtations to get a better idea of how children with autism attend to their social surroundings.
They are looking for children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder between 5 and 9 years of age. The study requires one visit to Hunter College in New York City which lasts for approximately 2-3 hours. Participants will be compensated $25 and feedback from standardized assessments will be available.

For more information on participating, email eyetracking@hunter.cuny.edu or call 212-396-6301.

 

Pick of the Week: Animal Train Sort & Match

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The Animal Train Sort & Match is a charming puzzle game that teaches color and shape-matching along with pattern recognition. There are six double-sided pattern cards and 43 animal and train pices for endless fun. If your student has mastered basic cube design patterns, this is an ideal next step for learning to follow patterns and create different shapes.

Save 15% this week only on the Animal Train Sort & Match by entering the Promo Code BLOGATSM at checkout.

*Offer expires on November 1, 2011 at 11:59 pm EST. Not compatible with any other offer. Be sure there are no spaces after the Promo Code when you enter it at checkout.

Apps for Autism on 60 Minutes

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CBS just aired an interesting segment on apps for individuals with autism and communicating with the iPad. You can watch the entire segment here:

There’s also an interesting follow-up segment interviewing teachers who feel the apps for people with autism are “overblown”:

Are you using apps with your students with ASD? If so, which ones? What do you think the value of the iPad and other tablets is to the learning needs of the autism population?

No TV for Children Under 2, Doctors’ Group Urges

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According to this article in the NY Times, the American Academy of Pediatrics has issued a statement that watching television or videos is discouraged for babies younger than 2 because studies suggest it could harm their development. These are the first guidelines issues by the AAP in more than a decade. What do you think of the AAP statement?

Pick of the Week: Seasons Flashcards

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As Summer has turned into Fall, it’s important for children to understand the changes that come along with the shifting of the seasons. This deck of Seasons Flashcards shows the activities of each season and what clothes we wear so that children understand how the things we do both inside and outdoors are affected by the time of year. The included cards depict how we snuggle under the covers in the winter cold or splash in the pool in the summer heat. With Autumn in full swing, this is the perfect time to introduce this concept.

To save 15% this week only on the Seasons cards, enter the Promo Code BLOGSF11 at checkout.

*Offer expires on October 25, 2011 at 11:59 pm EST. Not compatible with any other offer. Be sure there are no spaces after the Promo Code when you enter it at checkout.

Pick of the Week: Small Steps, Big Skills Video Modeling Game

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This week’s pick at a 15% discount is Small Steps, Big Skills which is an evidence-based video modeling game that teaches 22 skills for independence. The software combines Applied Behavior Analysis methods of video modeling and least-to-most prompting by having players watch the skill being completed and then practicing it in a game format. The interactive program rewards players with 8 fun games and shows a wide variety of materials to promote generalization skills. The skill areas covered in the program are: Helping in the Kitchen, Getting Ready for the Day, Helping at Home, Cafeteria Time, My Clean Room, and Time to Relax.

To save 15% on Small Steps, Big Skills this week only, enter the Promo Code BLOGSSBS at checkout.

*Offer expires on October 18, 2011 at 11:59 pm EST. Not compatible with any other offer. Be sure there are no spaces after the Promo Code when you enter it at checkout.

 

Pick of the Week: Winomino

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This week’s pick at a 15% discount is Winomino, a colorful geometrical puzzle game that develops fine motor, visual spatial, and problem solving skills. The challenge is to find as many patterns as you can from the puzzle pieces shown on the card. This can be a 2-player game or adapted for one player. There are various levels of difficulty so you can adjust the game to over 900 possible puzzle combinations.

Save 15% on Winomino this week only by entering the Promo Code BLOGWOM at checkout.

*Offer expires on October 11, 2011 at 11:59 pm EST. Not compatible with any other offer. Be sure there are no spaces after the Promo Code when you enter it at checkout.

Special Needs Talk Radio has debuted!

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Coffee Klatch, a corporation dedicated to providing resources and educational programs for families with special needs children, has a new sister company called Special Needs Talk Radio which features interviews with leading experts, advocates and more in the field of Special Needs. Special Needs Talk Radio debuted on September 6 and will present six new shows hosted by twelve different moderators. This new network is aimed at providing parents with the most current news and information covering a wide range of special education topics.

The network will present six shows that will be broadcasted weekly and are currently scheduled to run through mid-October. They cover topics from Parenting Issues, Raising children with ASD, Special Education and the Law, Inclusion and more. The website also offers interactive features that allow users to be actively engaged in the content by suggesting topics, making comments, and asking questions that can be answered during the live shows.

To find the show schedule and to learn more about each program and upcoming guests, visit:

Special Needs Talk Radio

Pick of the Week: Music in my Mouth – Songs for Speech & Language Skills

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This CD with 26 original songs and the accompanying manual are designed to be used by SLPs, early educators and families to teach and practice a variety of skills related to the development of communication skills. Competence in communication is essential to a child’s personal, social, and academic success. Each song equips children with the concepts, behaviors, and self-talk skills that support the development of speech, language and social interaction. The manual provides detailed tips on how to integrate the songs with other activities.

Save 15% on Music In My Mouth this week only by entering the Promo Code BLOGMMM at checkout.

*Offer expires on October 4, 2011 at 11:59 pm EST. Not compatible with any other offer. Be sure there are no spaces after the Promo Code when you enter it at checkout.