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Very cool site!
http://www.makebeliefscomix.com/

Make your own comics! Fun characters, each with a set of emotions, call-outs, thought-bubbles, headlines and "props."
You will have way too much fun with this before you even use it for supporting your students!

Links that Support/Compliment Structured Teaching
 Practical Autism Resources
 Web site by Kathryn Whitaker, Chris Knippenberg and Linda Mulley containing resources for teaching children with autism. Includes structured teaching tips and examples, printables for tasks and visual supports, data forms and more.

Vermont Structured Teaching Blog

http://vtstructuredteaching.blogspot.com/

Vermont’s resource for structured teaching and strategies and examples. The blog includes photographs, articles, tips, resources (examples and places to find graphics) and links related to structured teaching. Moderated by Chris Knippenberg in collaboration with Linda Mulley and Kathryn Whitaker.

Division TEACCH

http://www.teacch.com

A systematic approach to structured teaching designed by the University of North Carolina Department of Psychiatry. Vermont Structured Teaching is based on the principles of TEACCH.
 NEW! Math4Autism!
Check it out at www.math4autism.com
 Worksheets for math that are specifically designed with clear directions and quality graphics.

Do2Learn: Educational Resources for Special Needs

http://www.dotolearn.com

This site has some nice resources, including some free activities and some examples of structured teaching ideas. It has several on-line activities for children, including flash animated educational songs and games and worksheets. Includes many printable visual supports and schedule icons.

Autism: Interventions and Strategies for Success

http://www.specialed.us/autism/index2.htm

Susan Stokes articles written for the Cooperative Educational Service Agency #7 of Green Bay, Wisconsin. Excellent articles on structured teaching with examples.
 Cindy's Autistic Support
cindysautisticsupport.com
 Cindy's web site is full of resources and links, including printables. Excellent web site!
Tasks Galore Publishing
http://www.tasksgalore.com/Taskofthemonth.htm

Web site of the well-loved Tasks Galore books. Includes on-line photos of "task of the month."

Occupational Therapy Blog by Chris Knippenberg, OT

http://www.knipotvermont.blogspot.com/

This blog is dedicated to enhancing accessibility to children with special needs through the perspective of a Chris Knippenberg, school-based occupational therapist. Chris highlights some great products and provides links to valuable resources.
Building Blox: Autism Teaching Tools
http://www.buildingblox.net
This site has many examples of structured teaching supports, including visitor-submitted, downloadable materials.

 

Excellent Articles
Thinking and Learning in Autism: Information Sheet
http://www.aspect.org.au
 Clearly organized, two-paged article by Aspect (Autism Spectrum Australia) on learning style characteristics of autism.
Ten Things Every Child With Autism Wishes You Knew
http://www.ellennotbohm.com/ten_things_article.html

Article by Ellen Notbohm (2005) that has become a widely distributed article geared at helping the neurotypical to understand autism.
Information on Autism: "'Group' Ideas for Preschool and Primary Classroom Students with Autism" from Division TEACCH
http://teacch.com/structuresuccess.html

Excellent article listing very practical strategies for helping children with autism to be successful during "group" times.
 Information on Autism: Educational Approaches from Division TEACCH: Recommendations for Students with High Functioning Autism
Comprehensive article on strategies for working with students with high functioning autism. Includes examples.

"I Can Do It Myself!" Using Work Systems to Build Independence in Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders.

http://www.lidc.indiana.edu/irca/education/myself.html

Excellent article on Work Systems by Kara Hume on the Indiana Resource Center for Autism (IRCA) web site.
  Using Individualized Schedules as a Component of Positive Behavioral Support for Students with Developmental Disabilities             

Research review on the use of individualized visual schedules as behavioral supports by Gary Mesibov, Diane Brpwder amd Cameron Kirkland of the University of North Carolina

Choosing the Right Job for People with Autism or Asperger's Syndrome by Temple Grandin, Ph.D.

Article by Temple Grandin that delivers pointers on selecting jobs for individuals with high and low functioning autism. Includes lists of jobs that are suitable for people with different strengths.