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AAC Academics Blog Communication Elementary Inclusion Paraprofessional Speech Therapy

Encouraging AAC Use Throughout The Day

Encouraging AAC Use Throughout The Day

Academics Blog Communication Elementary Preschool Speech Therapy

Toys for Speech Development

Toys for Speech Development

Academics Communication Comprehension IEP Primary Speech Therapy Visuals Vocabulary

Free Websites For SLPs

Free Websites For SLPs

Academics Adapted Books Communication Comprehension Elementary Inclusion Life Skills Preschool Primary Speech Therapy Visuals

Using Adapted Books for Speech and Language

Using Adapted Books for Speech and Language

Behavior Blog Communication Visuals

5 Deescalation Strategies in Special Education

5 Deescalation Strategies in Special Education

AAC Academics Blog Communication Life Skills Social Skills

3 Ways to Make a Board Game Accessible

3 Ways to Make a Board Game Accessible

AAC Academics Behavior Communication Speech Therapy

How to help your child use AAC at home

How to help your child use AAC at home

Academics Behavior Communication Life Skills

IEP Goals For Lifeskills

IEP Goals For Lifeskills

Academics Blog Communication ELA Elementary Life Skills Visuals Vocabulary

Using Core Words In The Classroom

Using Core Words In The Classroom

Academics Behavior Communication Elementary Fall Freebies Seasonal Speech Therapy Vocabulary

Fall Activities for Speech & Language

Fall Activities for Speech & Language

Communication Schedules Visuals

Setting Up Visual Schedules in the Multiple Disabilities Classroom

Setting Up Visual Schedules in the Multiple Disabilities Classroom

AAC Academics Blog Elementary

How to Complete an Assistive Technology Assessment

How to Complete an Assistive Technology Assessment

Academics Behavior Blog Classroom Setup Communication Data Elementary IEP Inspiration Life Skills Organization Preschool Simple Classroom Social Emotional Learning Social Skills Visuals

How to set up Play Centers

How to set up Play Centers

Academics Behavior Blog Communication Life Skills Preschool Primary Social Emotional Learning Tot School Vocabulary

The Best 10 Cause and Effect Toys

The Best 10 Cause and Effect Toys

Academics Behavior Blog Communication IEP Life Skills Preschool Social Emotional Learning Social Skills Visuals

Skills to Teach during Lunch

Skills to Teach during Lunch

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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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