Special Education
Adaptive P.E.
Visit our Adaptive P.E. coaches corner: https://sites.google.com/laredoisd.org/lisdadaptivephysicaleducation/home
Assistive Technology Symbaloo link:
https://www.symbaloo.com/home/mix/laredoisdassistivetech
This link provides our students in the special education programs direct access to programs they have been using throughout the school year.
Special Education Resources
Physical Therapy Resources
Outdoor Activity and Indoor Fun
Occupational Therapy Resources
Autism
Supporting Students with ASD at Home during COVID19
Assistive Technology
Accessible Educational Material (AEM)
Physical Activities Resources
These links provide resource to support physical activities for students. Careful consideration of physical capabilities should be taken into account
MarathonKids : General adaptations to physical activities
GoNoodle: Engages kids with movement and mindfulness videos created by experts
SHAPE America : Activities to use with early childhood students to facilitate physical activity
Special Olympics: Workout with these videos to help you stay fit
National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability (NCHPAD): YouTube Playlist: This playlist provides seated and standing exercises for all ages and abilities.
Adult Transition Services (ATS)
These links provide resources for students who are currently receiving Adult Transition Services.
Texas Transition : On this site you will find further resources on self-determination, education/training, employment, and independent living.
Garrett Center : This website provides information and resources on transition and other special education topics to educators and families of students from early childhood through 18+
Autism Strategies/Training Resources
These links provide supports for students with Autism.
Autism Teaching Strategies : Supports and Strategies to facilitate appropriate social, emotional and communication skills for students.
School Closure Toolkit : For a child with autism, visual supports can help to decrease anxiety and increase independence across all settings. This toolkit provides you with all that you will need to help structure your child’s day at home, no matter his/her age.
Visual Schedule : Visual schedule to support learning at home
Behavior Support Resources
These links will provide resources to support students who have behavioral challenges, or self -regulating behaviors.
Do2Learn : Library of resources: Tips and tools, games, and songs to support behavior
IBBCES : IBCCES provides information on Autism Spectrum Disorders and 15 Behavior Strategies for Children on the Autism Spectrum
COVID-19 Visual Supports
These links provide visual supports to be prepared for the COVID-19 Virus.
Dealing with COVID - 19 : Curated resources for those working with individuals who have developmental disabilities.
Deaf/Hard of Hearing Resources
These links below will provide resources to support students who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing.
ASL Books : ASL books for young children
Dyslexia and Reading Resources
These links provide resources for students who are Dyslexic or have reading challenges.
Reading Bear : Reading Bear targets learning letter sounds, provides videos and quizzes
Dance Mat Typing : Fun games to learn touch typing
Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE/PPCD) Resources
These links provide resources that will support students who currently being serviced through Early Childhood or PPCD.
Circle Family Activities : CLI Engage: Preschool hands on activities that families can do at home
Starfall : Starfall - Math, language arts, & music
Literacy Supports
These links provide you resources to literacy supports.
Rewordify : Simplifies complex text. Useful for Specific Learning Disability (SLD) students with weaknesses in vocabulary comprehension
Hippocampus : Video instruction for secondary students who need audio and visuals to assist with focus
Visuwords : Visual dictionary and thesaurus
Math Resources
These links provide resources to support math learning.
Mathwords : Math resource with easy readable explanations. Scaffolded Math supports
Virtual Manipulatives : Online manipulatives for math K-12; can choose manipulatives for any math problems
Resources for Students with Cognitive Challenges
These links provide resources for students with Cognitive Challenges.
Web Games : Accessible Games
Social Skills Supports
These links will provide resources and supports for Social Skills.
Social Stories : Social Narratives, Power Cards, and Visual Supports
Social Emotional Skills : Activities and Lessons for a variety of social and emotional skills for elementary and middle school aged students
Below are learning materials (Understanding the COVID-19) for students in the FLS, ECSE, and AU setting.