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Sophia Chung
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ARIS & Curriculum Lesson Plan: Using Identical Matching to Teach Beginning Language Skills to Children with Autism
Download the Matching Cards Lesson Plan {{cta('85114cfa-3835-4bb8-bcfe-e73a4026c18a','justifycenter')}} Lesson Overview Students will use Language Builder 3D – 2D Matching Kits to...
Sophia Chung
Mar 10, 2018 · 2 min read
ARIS & Curriculum Storytelling and Recall with Animals Lesson Plan
Lesson Overview Teach storytelling skills, animal names, and recall skills with this story-based lesson plan. Download Lesson Plan : Skills Practiced Storytelling Recall Improvisation Materials...
Sophia Chung
Mar 6, 2018 · 2 min read
ARIS & Curriculum Mastering Matching 3D - 2D Lesson Plan
Lesson Overview In this lesson, the child will learn how to match 3D objects to 2D picture cards of the same object. Download Lesson Plan : Skills Practiced 3D - 2D Matching Receptive Language...
Sophia Chung
Mar 3, 2018 · 2 min read
ARIS & Curriculum My Favorite Things Lesson Plan
Lesson Overview Learn about different action verbs and express why they dislike or like common activities Download Lesson Plan : Skills Practiced Asking and answering “why” questions Identifying and...
Sophia Chung
Feb 16, 2018 · 1 min read
Language & Communication Where Do You Move? Lesson Plan
Lesson Overview Learn about different action verbs and review prepositions through the Stages Learning Verb Cards Download Lesson Plan : Skills Practiced Vocabulary Grammar (present and prepositions)...
Sophia Chung
Feb 9, 2018 · 1 min read
Language & Communication Let's Move With Verbs Lesson Plan
Lesson Overview Learn about different action verbs and review present and past tense through the Stages Learning Verb Cards Download Lesson Plan : Skills Practiced Acting Vocabulary Grammar (present...
Sophia Chung
Jan 21, 2018 · 1 min read
About Autism Top 10 Tips for Traveling with Kids with Autism
Travel can be a beautiful way to explore a new environment, bond as a family, and learn together. For children on the autism spectrum, travel can also mean venturing through unfamiliar routines and...
Sophia Chung
Dec 20, 2017 · 4 min read
Family & Home Life Ten Holiday Gifts for Children with Autism
Whether you’re shopping for Christmas, Hanukkah, or any other holiday, finding the “perfect” gift for a child with autism can be hard, given the range of sensitivities and needs a child may have....
Sophia Chung
Dec 19, 2017 · 4 min read
Family & Home Life Ten Tips for Visiting Family When Your Child Has Autism
With the holiday season comes family gatherings, cozy meals, vacation plans, and yes — a dash of festive chaos. Traveling to visit family can be stressful even when everything goes as expected....
Sophia Chung
Dec 18, 2017 · 4 min read
ABA & Therapy Can Horseback Riding Help Children with Autism?
The Benefits of Equine Therapy What is Equine Therapy? Equine therapy, or horse-assisted therapy, can provide children with autism with an opportunity to improve cognitive and language skills,...
Sophia Chung
Sep 5, 2017 · 5 min read
ARIS & Curriculum Practicing Math and Engineering Skills with Blocks
Lesson Overview Using the Language Builder Blocks and customized dice, children practice math and engineering skills in this creative challenge. Download Lesson Plan : Skills Practiced...
Sophia Chung
Nov 17, 2016 · 1 min read
Language & Communication Hide and Seek with Blocks Lesson Plan
Lesson Overview Play this twist on hide and seek to teach collaboration and teamwork. Download Lesson Plan : Skills Practiced Communication skills Shape recognition Teamwork Materials Language...
Sophia Chung
Nov 16, 2016 · 1 min read
ARIS & Curriculum Practicing Number Skills with Blocks Lesson Plan
Lesson Overview Use the Language Builder Blocks as a quick way to practice number skills. Download Lesson Plan : Skills Practiced Numerical skills Sorting Adding Subtracting Materials Language...
Sophia Chung
Nov 2, 2016 · 1 min read
ARIS & Curriculum Let's Build: How Playing With Blocks Benefits Children
This resource was created as a supplement for the Language Builder: Academic Readiness Intervention System (ARIS) complete early autism curriculum, Lesson #63, Block Imitation - Basic Structures....
Sophia Chung
Oct 22, 2016 · 4 min read
ARIS & Curriculum Improv Storytelling with Blocks Lesson Plan
Lesson Overview This lesson will build storytelling skills in a hilarious, creative way. Download Lesson Plan : Skills Practiced Storytelling Gross motor development Geometry, numerical skills...
Sophia Chung
Oct 21, 2016 · 1 min read