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Academics Adapted Books Blog Communication Comprehension Data ELA IEP Social Emotional Learning Writing

How to Create and Use Book Companions to Meet IEP Goals

How to Create and Use Book Companions to Meet IEP Goals

AAC Behavior Communication

How to Set Up a Communication System at Home

How to Set Up a Communication System at Home

AAC Academics Behavior Blog Communication

How to Use Speak For Yourself

How to Use Speak For Yourself

AAC Academics Behavior Blog Elementary High School Middle School Speech Therapy Technology Vocabulary

How to Learn AAC Devices Before Working With a Student

How to Learn AAC Devices Before Working With a Student

Academics Blog Communication Elementary High School Middle School Speech Therapy Technology Vocabulary

How to Use an AAC Device in Group Lessons

How to Use an AAC Device in Group Lessons

Blog Communication High School Life Skills Social Emotional Learning Social Skills Task Boxes Visuals

Goals for Transition

Goals for Transition

ABA Behavior Blog Communication High School Life Skills Middle School Social Emotional Learning Social Skills

What To Do After a Behavior Occurs

What To Do After a Behavior Occurs

AAC Blog Communication Elementary Social Skills Speech Therapy

Using BIGmacks in a Self-contained Classroom

Using BIGmacks in a Self-contained Classroom

Blog Communication Elementary Simple Classroom

How Teachers Can Support Parents

How Teachers Can Support Parents

AAC Academics Behavior Blog Communication Speech Therapy

The 5 Most Popular AAC Devices for Special Education Teachers

The 5 Most Popular AAC Devices for Special Education Teachers

Academics Blog Communication

How Parents Can Support Teachers

How Parents Can Support Teachers

AAC Academics Communication Elementary High School Life Skills Middle School New Teachers Paraprofessional Speech Therapy

Training Paraprofessionals on AAC Devices and Modeling

Training Paraprofessionals on AAC Devices and Modeling

Academics Blog Communication

Working with ELLs in the Self Contained Classroom

Working with ELLs in the Self Contained Classroom

Blog Communication Elementary Inclusion Speech Therapy Vocabulary

10 Language Opportunities in Everyday Routines

10 Language Opportunities in Everyday Routines

AAC Academics Blog Communication Elementary Inclusion Paraprofessional Speech Therapy

Encouraging AAC Use Throughout The Day

Encouraging AAC Use Throughout The Day

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I'm Alyssa Shanahan -- a former Elementary Special Ed & Life Skills teacher. My classroom focus was always to keep things simple, increase communication, and build independence. Simply Special Ed's goal is to help teachers and students reach their full potential in and out of the classroom!

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