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11 | This is a list of activities you can do at home with your kids. The list includes learning activities and therapy activities. These resources are specifically for parents of children with disabilities. The list is divided into categories in alphabetical order, including a category just for autism. The section called “Coronavirus Resources” has articles, educational & home-school resources, social stories, and support groups. At the very bottom is a section for adults with disabilities | |||||||
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17 | American Sign Language resources | |||||||
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19 | 180 signed stories | elementary | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VBJkmttmj5AJsm73Cs1wstV-uN9qM06H/view?fbclid=IwAR36S5AiUk85yz6Ud3gTO1HLt7q59Jdugz_JZxOhFeTIuToaiAt3ZYxF9hs | Bar codes you scan for signed children's stories (with instructions) | ||||
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21 | ASL storytelling from Mommy Gone Tropical | elementary | https://www.facebook.com/mommygonetropical/?hc_location=ufi | Signed children's stories on Facebook | ||||
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23 | Aunt Alice's ASL TV | preschool | https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyKlPO62EsIltCabT92THlqESi0RVgIwq&fbclid=IwAR1Sb6GYCaRHJJPLos-FKWVQIsxiWEY3CscVviexxLU5niR8VWZuVLoUP-c&app=desktop | 300+ signed stories on YouTube for preschoolers | ||||
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25 | Described and Captioned Media Program | children and adults | https://dcmp.org/login?fbclid=IwAR2Fh5s3RzsZaD4JQso1dtF1IacKBxfjBGooldkNxtUlYnfmQ2enhAqzq_k | Described and captioned educational videos for children who are visually impaired, deaf, or hard of hearing (you have to sign up for a free membership) | ||||
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27 | Did You Know That? | elementary | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwzFvhWOBTnUK5JXX5PHONA/featured | Signed YouTube videos that teach children about interesting facts | ||||
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29 | ECE's ASL Corpus | preschool, elementary | https://docs.google.com/document/d/1O24VzruF0JSmSANywIHPdnIe6JEWjgZ2IELySB4Ds2c/edit?fbclid=IwAR3hWgm4QwHS_zIuhUaAKXMFBPtLGVkU1etBtepWfLLErOJg1N2-TJAl6Gc | ASL vocabulary videos on YouTube | ||||
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31 | Family Signs | children and adults | https://www.texasdeafed.org/fs | Online sign language instruction program | ||||
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36 | AAC for Caregivers Manual | elementary | https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d1cd93071be2d0001425ed6/t/5e78e3f7bf50e4266f706a11/1584980987567/AAC+Caregiver+English.pdf | Resource guide for using augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), including handouts | ||||
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38 | Accessibility features of Chromebooks and Google Classroom | children and adults | https://www.cpsd.us/cms/One.aspx?portalId=3042869&pageId=69505021 | List of accessibility features you can use on Chromebooks and in Google Classroom | ||||
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40 | Accessibility settings on Ios and Android devices | children and adults | https://www.commonsensemedia.org/special-needs/what-accessibility-settings-on-my-devices-can-help-my-child-with-special-needs | Article about tools to make personal electronic devices accessible | ||||
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42 | All4mychild social learning apps | elementary | http://all4mychild.com | Apps for iPhone and iPad that work on social development skills | ||||
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44 | Assistive Technology Supports (NYC Dept of Educ.) | all school ages | https://www.schools.nyc.gov/learn-at-home/activities-for-students/diverse-learning-for-special-populations/assistive-technology | Links to instructions for using various assistive technology devices | ||||
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46 | Chrome Extensions for Struggling Students and Special Needs | children and adults | https://www.controlaltachieve.com/2016/10/special-needs-extensions.html?fbclid=IwAR05I7xGAcDmsYu9rrLYIdIjux8QEhAIoebGYA5hztGOP8OOyCsyRD_GK4E | Links to assistive tools that you can put on your computer, such as tools that read a website's text out loud | ||||
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48 | Google tools to make presentations accessible | all school ages | https://support.google.com/docs/answer/9109474?hl=en | Instructions for using tools like captioning and braille displays in Google Slides | ||||
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50 | NaturalReader | all school ages | https://www.naturalreaders.com/ | Online tool that reads text out loud | ||||
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52 | Parent Training/Resources | elementary | https://sites.google.com/a/stormspeechtherapy.com/www-stormspeechtherapy-com/augmentative-and-alternative-communication/parent-handouts | Training videos and handouts on strategies for using augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) | ||||
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54 | Seeing AI | children and adults | https://www.commonsense.org/education/app/seeing-ai | Free app that narrates text, pictures, and scenes on iPhones and iPads | ||||
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56 | Tap Tap See | children and adults | https://www.commonsense.org/education/app/taptapsee | App for people with visual impairments that lets you take a picture and then tells you what it is (for Android and iPhone) | ||||
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61 | 10 Fun Activities for Children with Autism | preschool, elementary | education.com/magazine/article/10-activities-children-autism/ | Craft activities you can do at home | ||||
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63 | 10 Hobbies and Activities to Enjoy With Your Autistic Child | elementary, middle & high school | https://www.verywellhealth.com/hobbies-activities-autistic-child-260365 | Recreation activities you can do at home or outside | ||||
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65 | 21 Sensory Activities for Kids with Autism | preschool, elementary | https://www.thisgrandmaisfun.com/sensory-activities-kids-autism/ | Parent training course in applied behavior analysis (ABA) techniques | ||||
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67 | Activities for Autistic Adults | adult | https://www.autismgrownup.com/blog/activities | Activity ideas for adults with autism | ||||
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69 | Alternative learning tools | elementary | https://sites.google.com/pdsb.net/parentpdsbspeced/home/alternative-learning | Tools for making a home schedule and choosing at-home activities | ||||
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71 | The Autism Page | preschool, elementary | https://www.theautismpage.com/ | Activities for young children with autism | ||||
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73 | The Autism Play Guide | preschool, early elementary | https://muddysmiles.com/autism-play-guide/ | Ideas for encouraging autistic children's play skills | ||||
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75 | Calming routine | children and adults | https://afirm.fpg.unc.edu/sites/afirm.fpg.unc.edu/files/covid-resources/Prioritize%20Coping%20and%20Calming%20Skills-Calming%20Routine.pdf | Visual aid for calming down | ||||
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77 | Coping with Change | preschool, elementary | http://www.autismgames.com.au/ | Online games for helping children with moderate to severe autism (some games require Adobe Flash Player) | ||||
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79 | Do2Learn: online songs and games | preschool, elementary | https://do2learn.com/games/learningames.htm | Songs and games you can play on the computer (some games require Adobe Flash Player) | ||||
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81 | Fabulous and Free Autism Resources for Parents | preschool, elementary | http://www.speciallearninghouse.com/free-autism-resources/ | Activities you print and do at home | ||||
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83 | How to Create a Sensory Room for Your Autistic Child | children and adults | https://www.verywellhealth.com/how-to-create-a-sensory-room-for-your-autistic-child-4686413 | Instructions for making a sensory room in your home | ||||
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85 | Kids Activities (the Autism Page blog) | preschool | https://www.theautismpage.com/kids-activities/ | Activities you can do at home with kids | ||||
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87 | Parent Training: Everyday ABA (Boston Med Ctr) | children and adults | https://www.bmc.org/pediatrics-autism-program/parent-training-everyday-aba | Parent training course in applied behavior analysis (ABA) techniques | ||||
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89 | Parent Working at Home visual | children and adults | https://www.autism-society.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Parent-working-at-home-Visual.pdf | Signs you can print and put on a door that tells your child you are working (one for mom, one for dad) | ||||
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91 | Tools and Techniques for Students on the Autism Spectrum (Texas Autism Circuit) | children and adults | http://www.autismcircuit.net/ | Visual tools you can print out for teaching students with autism, with instructions (you can also enroll for free to watch training webinars) | ||||
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94 | Children with special needs (not for a specific disability) | |||||||
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96 | Birdhouse for Teachers | all school ages | https://www.birdhousehq.com/teachers/ | Organization tool for teaching children with special needs (basic tool is free, and you can pay for premium options) | ||||
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98 | Brain Breaks: What You Need to Know | all school ages | https://www.understood.org/en/school-learning/learning-at-home/homework-study-skills/brain-breaks-what-you-need-to-know?utm_source=partnership&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=coronavirus&utm_content=article | Ideas for how to give your kids a break from schoolwork | ||||
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100 | Eye to Eye Empower app | middle, high school | https://apps.apple.com/us/app/eye-to-eye-empower-different-learners/id1192367658 | App that helps students make an education advocacy plan (for iPhones and iPads) |