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Chloe Fay
ContributorChloe is a Connect contributor writing on autism education and special-education practice.
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Family & Home Life Support Groups for Autistic* Children, Teens, Young Adults and Parents
Support groups and social clubs for children, teens, and young adults with autism provide a safe environment for people with shared experiences to connect and participate in a supportive,...
Chloe Fay
Jul 30, 2022 · 8 min read
Classroom Strategies 10 Easy Grants for Teachers for Their Autism Classrooms
...and a Quick Guide to Crowdfunding! Due to district funding problems, the pandemic, and rising student needs, teachers are often forced to fund their own classroom materials. According to...
Chloe Fay
Apr 10, 2022 · 4 min read
Classroom Strategies Celebrating Pi Day: Is There a Special Connection Between Math Skills and Autism?
Happy Pi Day! (March 14 th ) Many children with autism have special skills, talents, and abilities… memorization, art and music, computer capabilities, athletics, and more! Math skills are one...
Chloe Fay
Mar 14, 2022 · 4 min read
ARIS & Curriculum Using Scripted Stories to Teach Children With Autism
Research-Based Practices for Using Scripted Stories for Learning with 6 Sample Stories This resource was created as a supplement for the Language Builder: ARIS® A c ademic Readiness...
Chloe Fay
Feb 27, 2022 · 9 min read
Language & Communication What Are Intraverbals?
Teaching Autistic Children How to Explain, Discuss, or Describe a Situation that is Not Immediately Present Children with autism often experience delays or difficulties in conversational...
Chloe Fay
Apr 11, 2021 · 7 min read
ARIS & Curriculum Strategies for Teaching Children with Autism Letters
Children with autism can experience delays and challenges in learning letters, letter recognition, and writing letters. Writing and reading are powerful communication skills. Before your child begins...
Chloe Fay
Apr 9, 2021 · 6 min read
Autism Resources 9 Ways to Celebrate World Autism Day!
World Autism Day is celebrated each year on April 2. The United Nations’ member states recognize it as a day to acknowledge and advocate for the rights of individuals with autism around the world....
Chloe Fay
Mar 31, 2021 · 9 min read
Classroom Strategies Teaching Children with Autism Writing Skills
Learning to write is an important skill. For children with autism, writing provides an outlet for them to express themselves, be creative, and communicate. Learning to write is considered essential...
Chloe Fay
Mar 20, 2021 · 4 min read
Language & Communication Teaching Phonological Awareness and Decoding to Children with Autism
When children learn to read, they need to learn to make letter sounds and manipulate letter blends. For children with autism, developing this skill may be more difficult due to auditory processing...
Chloe Fay
Mar 14, 2021 · 3 min read
Classroom Strategies How to Teach Sight Reading to Children with Autism
Teaching sight words to your child with autism is an important part of your child’s literacy development. Many children with autism experience delays in reading and writing. Oftentimes, children with...
Chloe Fay
Feb 7, 2021 · 4 min read
Emotions & Social Skills Autism Influencers: Who to Follow
Interested in connecting with people in the autism community? Check out our list of influencers to follow on social media. Social Media is a powerful tool in the way it allows us to...
Chloe Fay
Jan 10, 2021 · 8 min read
Behavior & Sensory Keeping Fit at Home: Exercise and Children with Autism
Benefits, Best Practices, Home Equipment Choices, and the Top Online Exercise Videos and Gaming Resources for your Child with Autism Exercise for children with autism can have both physical and...
Chloe Fay
Dec 29, 2020 · 7 min read
About Autism Arts and Crafts for Autism Awareness
Arts and crafts projects can increase autism awareness and benefit your child with autism at the same time! Why do we need to increase autism awareness? It is estimated that 1 in 54 children are...
Chloe Fay
Dec 20, 2020 · 6 min read
ARIS & Curriculum How to Use a Whisper Phone to Teach Children with Autism to Read
This resource was created as a supplement for the Language Builder: Academic Readiness Intervention System (ARIS) complete early autism curriculum, Lesson #161, Expressive Phonics. Download a free...
Chloe Fay
Dec 20, 2020 · 6 min read
Emotions & Social Skills Teaching Kindness: The Kindness Rock Project
How to Teach Your Child with Autism the Art of Caring and Kindness Teaching caring and kindness to children with autism is an important part of social-emotional development. Having empathy and...
Chloe Fay
Nov 15, 2020 · 4 min read
Emotions & Social Skills The Benefits of Playing with Building Blocks for Children with Autism
For children with autism, using building blocks in play is a beneficial activity for their physical, cognitive and social-emotional development. Building with blocks is a favorite pastime for many...
Chloe Fay
Nov 1, 2020 · 4 min read
Emotions & Social Skills Autism, Gaming and Building Social Skills
10 Ways to Build Social Skills Using Online Gaming for Teenagers with Autism Online gaming has been shown to improve social skills in teenagers with autism. It is estimated that more than 41%...
Chloe Fay
Nov 1, 2020 · 5 min read
ABA & Therapy Service Dogs and Therapy Dogs for Children with Autism
There can be many benefits to having a service or therapy dog, such as an autism assistance dog, for children with autism. The following article provides information to help you decide if a dog is...
Chloe Fay
Sep 18, 2020 · 4 min read
Behavior & Sensory What is Stimming?
Self-stimulatory behaviors with autism What is stimming? Stimming, which is short for “self-stimulatory behaviors,” is defined as when a person makes repetitive movements or sounds. Stimming, also...
Chloe Fay
Aug 30, 2020 · 4 min read
Language & Communication Teaching Parts of Speech to Children with Autism: Prepositions, Opposites, Pronouns and Verb Tense
Children with autism frequently have delayed language development. For children with autism who have developed language, understanding or using parts of speech correctly may be difficult. While many...
Chloe Fay
May 3, 2020 · 7 min read
Language & Communication Teaching Language Skills to Children with Autism Using 2-D and 3-D Matching
For children with autism, language skills can be taught using 2-D and 3-D matching skills. Matching is the ability to see two things and recognize that they are the same. Matching skills improve...
Chloe Fay
May 2, 2020 · 5 min read
Life Skills & Transitions Teaching Children with Autism to Follow Simple Directions
Teaching children with Autism to follow simple directions is an important skill for them to learn. The ability to follow simple directions allows opportunities for your child to gain independence,...
Chloe Fay
Apr 19, 2020 · 3 min read
Classroom Strategies Coronavirus: Keeping a Routine Schedule at Home
Ways to Help Your Child with Autism Feel Safe and Secure: Best Practices for Setting Up a Routine Schedule in Your Home The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has forced schools, offices, stores,...
Chloe Fay
Mar 27, 2020 · 6 min read
Family & Home Life Best Free Resources for Homeschooling Your Child with Autism
If you are a family that has chosen to homeschool your autistic child, here is a list of fun, free resources and subscriptions to engage your child and support their learning from home. ...
Chloe Fay
Mar 27, 2020 · 9 min read
ARIS & Curriculum Teaching Healthy Eating Choices to Children with Autism
This resource was created as a supplement for the Language Builder: Academic Readiness Intervention System (ARIS) complete early autism curriculum, Lesson #129, A Healthy Plate. Download a free copy...
Chloe Fay
Mar 5, 2020 · 4 min read
ARIS & Curriculum Classroom Routines: Preparing Your Child with Autism
This resource was created as a supplement for the Language Builder: Academic Readiness Intervention System (ARIS) complete early autism curriculum, Lesson #79, Following a Schedule. Download a free...
Chloe Fay
Jan 26, 2020 · 7 min read
Emotions & Social Skills Recommended Children’s Books About Autism
Children’s books featuring children with autism are an easy and entertaining way to introduce the topic of autism to your children, family members, friends, and your child’s peers. Children’s books...
Chloe Fay
Dec 9, 2019 · 5 min read
Autism Resources 11 Strategies to Help Your Child with Autism Develop Fine Motor Skills
Fine Motor Skill Milestones Fine motor skills are the coordination of small muscle movements. Fine motor skills are the ability to make movements in our eyes, wrists, hands, and fingers. Many...
Chloe Fay
Nov 16, 2019 · 8 min read
Language & Communication Acupuncture and Autism
Acupuncture treatment may help your child’s autism symptoms. Acupuncture is a treatment where needles are inserted into the skin to target certain nerve or pressure points. Research has shown...
Chloe Fay
Oct 21, 2019 · 5 min read
Autism Resources Top Safety Risks for Children with Autism and How to Communicate with First Responders
Safety and preparation for emergency situations is a concern for any child, but especially for children with autism, who may be unable to communicate or respond correctly in emergency situations....
Chloe Fay
Apr 28, 2019 · 4 min read
Classroom Strategies Autism and Inclusive Sports
Special Olympics and Unified Sports for Children with Autism Sports are a unifying, fun way for individuals and communities to connect. For individuals with autism, participation in athletic events...
Chloe Fay
Dec 8, 2018 · 4 min read