Social Story - My New School

I can't believe it is already the end of the school year!  I have several students that are transitioning to a new school after the summer break, so I put together a social story about moving to a new school.  See our "Free Downloads" page to download the book.  Fill in names and add pictures to personalize the story for your students that are moving on to new schools.  I hope it helps ease the transition for your students with special needs.  Have a GREAT summer! 

App Review: The Social Express

Choo Choo!!! All aboard the Social Express!! Don't worry .. this train goes at your own pace. I love love love this app! The Social Express is more like watching a show on Disney than working on social skills on the iPad. I am so impressed with the work that went into making this app. Here's what Holly and I love:

• awesome graphics that keep students engaged
• fully animated
• lessons that are real life scenarios
• customizable to your each of your students
• printable lessons
• research based

According to iTunes "Some of the core concepts presented are based on the work of Michelle Garcia Winner and her Social Thinking® curriculum. More information can be found on the Social Thinking® website, http://www.socialthinking.com/. Users are encouraged to learn more about Michelle's work to gain the full benefit from the program."

Lily Pads

Check out our “Free Downloads” page to download the template to make your own adorable Lily Pads.  We love to use these Lily Pads as a behavior management tool.  It works very well for bigger groups that like to talk out of turn and get too loud.  Everyone has their own Lily Pad, but there is only one frog.  If the frog is on your Lily Pad, it is your turn to talk.  If he is not on your Lily Pad, you should be listening to the person that has the frog.  We also utilize our Lily Pads and frog to help teach conversational turn taking skills.  Enjoy!