Autism

Autism, Behavior, Instruction, Significant Cognitive Disabilities

Meeting Sensory Needs

Meeting your student’s sensory needs by identifying and supporting sensory preferences or sensitivities can have a significant impact on their success in the classroom.

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Autism, Behavior, Instruction, Significant Cognitive Disabilities

Visual Timer

A visual timer is an antecedent tool especially helpful for tasks with clear start and end points. They can support student behavior and enhance classroom management.

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Autism, Behavior

Social Narratives

A story, paired with visuals, that helps a student understand a social situation.

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Autism

2026-2028 Innovative Services for Students with Autism Grant

Application Open January 6, 2026 Application Close February 10, 2026, 5PM CST Funds available for school years 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 Application Rubric Grant Overview All Texas local education agencies (LEAs) are eligible to apply for grant funding to increase their capacity to implement

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Autism, Behavior

What is Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)?

What is applied behavior analysis? Rob Pennington, Ph.D. BCBA briefly breaks ABA down.

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Autism, Behavior

How do we introduce Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to administrators?

How do we introduce ABA to administrators to impact all students? Pennington explains with a simple approach.

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Autism, Behavior

How do you address compulsive behaviors in the classroom?

Compulsive behavior or rigidity can be disruptive in the classroom. How do you address these behaviors and introduce reinforcements to achieve a desired behavior?

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