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The Autism Helper, Inc. is dedicated to empowering those who support individuals with Autism by providing resources, tools, and methods to measure success. We aim to support teachers, parents, clinicians, and administrators. We share easy-to-understand strategies through our blog, podcast, and training videos. We provide in-depth training in our Continuing Education (CE) Courses, live events, and Professional Development Membership. We create engaging and high-quality academic resources and curricula for students of all ages and skill levels. Our goal is to bring value by focusing on positive behavior change, having high expectations, and utilizing data & evidence-based strategies.
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What’s your favorite way to incorporate holiday or winter vocabulary into your routine?
(Anchor charts, games, writing activities, adapted books?)
Watch our Winter Survival Guide for tips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ST9ns...
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What’s one strategy you use to keep students engaged when the schedule is disrupted by holiday events?
3 days ago | [YT] | 0
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How do you balance holiday excitement with classroom expectations?
(Do you set special rules, use incentives, or keep routines as usual?)
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How do you keep your self-contained classroom structured during the hectic holiday season?
Daily vocabulary routines
Visual schedules
Sensory breaks
Flexible, low-structure approach
Watch our Winter Survival Guide for tips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ST9ns...
4 days ago | [YT] | 1
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Which calm-down option do your students respond to best?
Fidget toys
Deep breathing
Talking about it
Counting
Stretching or movement
Watch more ideas here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ub347...
6 days ago | [YT] | 3
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Which type of visual support do your students use most right now?
🟦 Token boards
🟨 First/Then visuals
🟩 Waiting visuals
🟥 Break cards
1 week ago | [YT] | 5
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Which holiday-themed activity do your students love the most?
🟩 Holiday Bingo
🟨 Adapted books
🟦 Sensory bins
🟥 Cooking activities
1 week ago | [YT] | 5
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How do you approach behavior in December?
🟨 Pre-teach more often
🟩 Use incentives and countdowns
🟦 Shorten activities
🟥 All of the above!
1 week ago | [YT] | 3
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How do you support students through high-sensory events like assemblies, parties, and schedule changes?
Let’s share ideas and resources to keep December peaceful.
1 week ago | [YT] | 5
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What’s the #1 benefit you’ve noticed since using individual visual schedules?
🔄 More independent transitions
🧘 Less anxiety/meltdowns
👂 Fewer prompts needed
💬 Improved communication
Learn how I use schedules here: https://youtu.be/bATjED7clUY
2 weeks ago | [YT] | 3
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