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Augmentative Communication/Assistive Technology | |||
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Bilingual/ESL Resources | |||
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Classroom Tips, Tricks, and Resources | |||
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Community Resources | |||
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Disabilities | |||
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Autism Spectrum of Disorders | |||
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Arizona State University Autism/Asperger's Research Program |
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Research focuses primarily on biomedical issues, including national deficiencies, heavy metal toxicity, and bacterial/yeast overgrowths of the gut.
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Attainment Company |
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Assistive technology software and materials, GoTalk (4+, 9+, & 20+) and other devices, pre-vocational materials, study aids and accessories, and IEP resources. |
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Autism Research Institute |
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| Conducts research and disseminates results of research on the cause of autism and the methods of preventing, diagnosing and treating autism and severe behavioral disorders of childhood. | ||||
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Autism Resources |
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Site includes links, frequently asked questions, advice to parents, book information and materials for individuals with Autism.
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Autism Society of America (ASA) |
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| Promotes lifelong access and opportunity for all individuals on the autism spectrum, and their families, to be fully participating member of their community. Source of information and referral on autism to parents, professionals, and members of the general public. | ||||
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Beyond Autism |
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A collection of links to websites covering various topics related to Autisim, PPD, developmental delays, and communication disorders (including AAC and AT, conference information, insurance issues, support groups, etc.).
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Beyond Play |
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Focus on early intervention products for preschool and the cognitively young for occupational therapists, physical therapists, developmental specialists, and speech-language pathologists. Products include active and adaptive play, bubble toys, cause and effect, children's books, dramatic play, early exploration, fine motor, furniture, language, musical toys, oral motor, positioning, puzzles, rattles and teethers, sensory. sorting and stacking, and other professional resources. |
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Books That Touch |
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Site provides experiential books from parents and others who live, first hand, the challeges of working with children on the autism spectrum.
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Center for Autism and Related Studies |
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| Provides a variety of information about autism to parents and professionals. Weblinks include: subgroups and related disorders, issues, interventions, interviews with experts, and other related information. | ||||
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Communication Scripts |
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Therapeutic DVD and VHS videos to aid with speech, language, and oral motor impairments. |
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Council for Exceptional Children: Autism Resources |
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Various internet resources on Autism and Asperger´s Disorders.
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Crestwood Communication Aids |
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Communication aids include Crepeaker, MaxxII, TalkBack 16, TalkBack 36, TalkBack 48, and Talking Commumiclock. Mounting kits, picture card and object kits, adapted toys, switches, sound activated aids, and other products available. |
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Dinosaur Resources for K-12 |
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Dinosaur and other prehistoric animal resources for grades K-12. Alphabetical extensive listing of curriculum related materials.
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DLTK's Printable Crafts for Kids |
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Features a variety of printable children's crafts, coloring pages, and projects for holidays, educational themes, and children's favorite cartoon characters.
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Early Learning Site |
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Features 10,000 printable flashcards that can be viewed, resized, and printed with or without labels for teaching speech, language and communication skills. Other CDs also available including descrete trial training and building social skills. |
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eThemes |
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eThemes resources alphabetically listed by topic. Extensive lists some including video and animated sources. Also, link to eThemes resources by grade level.
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Google Images |
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Looking for a drawing, photo, or other image? Try this gallery of images. Make sure you put the Safe Search on. Recommeded by TEAM Ed staff. |
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Grade One Central |
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Free lesson plans, teaching ideas and resources for the Grade One Curriculum. |
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Handwriting Without Tears |
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Handwriting program which is developmental based and uses a multisensory approach. Available in readiness, printing, and cursive. Site also offers tips for teachers, helpful hints for therapists, home program, and tips for administrators.
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Harcourt Assessment - The Psychological Corp |
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English and spanish assessment tools for special educators, psychologists, speech-language pathologists, physical and occupational therapists. Resouces center section on the site also offers presentations, product information, bulletins, and free support materials.
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Holidays Around the World for K-12 |
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Comprehensive list of holiday activities for teachers, therapists, librarians, parents and students. Also links to comprehensive list of holiday music.
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Integrations |
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Features products for children with learning and sensory issues. Site also provides discussion groups, "bright ideas" articles, and special needs links. |
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Learning Page |
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Provides a huge collection of instructional materials you can download and print. Lesson plans, books, worksheets, and more. Start by checking out the free samples. Recommended by TEAM Ed staff. |
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LinguaSystems |
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Assessment and therapy materials on a variety of topics, including but not limited to, apraxia, articulation & phonology, autism & PDD, Concepts, dysarthria, dysphagia, fluency, grammar & syntax, language & thinking, listening & auditory processing, math language, memory, nonverbal learning intelligence, oral-motor, phonological awareness, reading, resources & reference materials, sequencing, social & pragmatic skills, spelling, study & test taking, syndromes, tests and profiles, vocabulary and semantics, voice, and writing and punctuation. |
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Literacy Center |
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Free interactive literacy lessons for early childhood development offered in English, Spanish, German, and French.
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Mrs. Anderson's Kindergarten |
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Kindergarten thematic units and early childhood resources, themes, lesson plans, calendar ideas, literacy ideas, learning centers, music, and special needs links.
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Neurodiversity.com |
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Collection of various state department of education documents on autism. Excellent resource for in depth articles on best practices from evaluation to program development. |
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Pocket Full of Therapy |
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Provides occupational therapy products. ask the therapists, and an idea exchange. Site created and maintained by two occupational therapists.
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Preschool by Stormie |
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Information and ideas for early childhood educators, therapists, and parents include monthly themes, lesson plan forms and tips, activities, and a section on teacher preparation which includes many useful tips, especially the section on behavior management written by a special educator.
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ProEd On-Line |
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Publisher of standardized tests, resource and reference texts, curricular and therapy materials, and professional journals covering: speech, language and hearing; psychology and counseling; special education; early childhood intervention; and occupational and physical therapy. |
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Reading A-Z |
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Offers printable teacher materials to teach guided reading, phonemic awareness, reading comprehension, reading fluency, alphabet, and vocabulary. The teaching resources include professionally developed downloadable leveled books, lesson plans, worksheets, and reading assessments. Children's books and lessons are appropriate for K-6, ESL/ELL, special education, and remedial reading. Can download 30 free sample books. Annual fee per classroom is $49.95.
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Reading and Technology |
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Interactive website allows students to explore, hear, and amnipulate phonemes as they construct meaning about how language works.
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Room 5 Autism |
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Autism classroom website with practical ideas for parents and professionals.
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Sensory Comfort |
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Features "sensory comfort" products for children and adults with sensory processing disorders including sensory integration, Dysfunction , DSI, or tactile defensiveness.
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Sensory Integration Resource Center |
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Research and resources related to sensory integration.
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Sensory Integration (SI) Focus |
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Information and resources addressing how to improve sensory integration and how to address sensory processing deficits and disorders including books, conference information, websites, articles and products.
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Southpaw Enterprises |
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Provides sensory integration and developmental products, pediatric therapy equipment, resources and support for therapeutic professionals, health care professionals, schools, and families who work with children with special needs.
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Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center |
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| Local Arizona autism center providing programs, research, and resources to the community. | ||||
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SPD Network (Sensory Processing Disorder) |
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Resources for therapists, teachers, physicians, researchers, parents and caregivers who work with children, adolescents, and adults with Sensory Processing Disorder. Site features general information, an SPD resource directory, scientific research, conferences and workshops, and therapeutic equipment and other therapy resources. |
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Stock.Xchng |
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Contains over 100,000 free quality photos. Recommended by TEAM Ed staff. |
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Tempe Grandin, Ph. D. |
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| Temple Grandin, Ph. D., an Autistic woman, describes her experiences growing up and living with Autism. Various domains discussed, as well as, strategies family and professions used. | ||||
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The Kcrew |
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Four kindergarten teachers developed the original ideas on this site (now two K-teachrs). Ideas use the balanced literacy approach along with phonics instruction. Contains thematic units, centers resources, parent involvement, projects, and a newsletter.
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The Kid Foundation |
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Provides research, education, and advocacy information related to Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD).
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The Learning Place: Phonological Awareness |
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Phonological awareness is the conscious awareness of the sounds of language. It is the ability to reflect on the sounds in words separate from the meaning of words. When children improve their phonological awareness skills, they are more able to apply word attack skills and utilize phonic rules so that their reading and spelling becomes more accurate.
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Theraproducts |
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Products and resources for occupational and physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, educators, and families who work with children and adults with disabilities, including positioning, handwriting, fine and gross motor, strengthening, sensory-motor, oral motor, assistive technology. life skills, and daily living skills.
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Therapy Shoppe |
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Therapy merchandise: specialty toys and games, seating products, scissors, weighted vests, blankets, and pressure vests, therapy putty, fidget toys, tongs and tools, bilateral tools, therapy balls, therapy music and activity tapes, and feeding/dressing/ADL materials.
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Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communication handicapped Children (TEACCH) |
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| Model for delivering services to people with autism and families. Provides information about diagnostic evaluation, individualized curriculum, social skills training, vocational training, and staff development. | ||||
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Visiting Nurse Service |
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Therapy and carry-over activities for speech and language disorders including workbooks, videos and booklets, and therapy materials, some available in large print. |
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Wikki Stix |
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Creative, hands-on waxed yarn used by educators, therapists, and others who want to provide tactile learning for preschool through high school students who need kinesthetic feedback to assist with learning skills.
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Words+ |
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Provide communication aides and computer access solutions for children and adults with disabilities. Products include communication systems, communication software, hand-held communication devices, input/speech devices, and hardware and accessories. |
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Yahoo Images |
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Looking for a drawing, photo, or other image? Try this gallery of images. Make sure you put the Safe Search on. Recommended by TEAM Ed staff. |
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Deaf | |||
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Deaf-Blind | |||
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Emotional/Behavioral Disturbance | |||
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Gifted | |||
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Hearing Impairment | |||
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Mental Retardation | |||
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Multiple Disabilities | |||
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Orthopedic Impairment | |||
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Other Health Impaired | |||
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Preschool (SLI, PMD, PSD) | |||
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Specific Learning Disabilities | |||
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Speech/Language Disorders | |||
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Traumatic Brain Injury | |||
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Visual Impairments | |||
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Federal Government | |||
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Professional Resources | |||
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Special Education Law | |||
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Transition | |||
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