Montessori and Children with Special Needs

From Casa Vera Montessori School: "We would like to show you how children with special needs influenced Maria Montessori as well as affected the development of her educational philosophy and how Montessori education can help these children to reach their potential. "

Read more... http://www.casaverams.com/page.php?id=child

Sensory Issues in the Montessori Classroom

An article from Montessori International - http://www.casaverams.com/public/articles/sensory_issues.pdf

October Positively Autism Theme

This month, we'll wrap up our series on Montessori education for children with autism. We will provide information to help Montessori schools include children with autism, discuss the similarities between Montessori materials and the TEACCH approach, and post new free downloads.

Positively Autism September Newsletter

Thanks for reading Positively Autism's September Newsletter! This month, we're focusing on Montessori educational strategies for children with autism, as well as some fun Halloween/Fall freebies!

Main Articles/Resources:

What is Montessori? Video - http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2013/09/what-is-montessori-video.html

What is Montessori Education? - http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2013/09/what-is-montessori-education.html

Montessori vs. "Traditional" Approach to Education - http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2013/09/montessori-vs-traditional-approach-to.html

Treatment Meshes Montessori and ABA - http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2013/09/treatment-meshes-montessori-and-aba.html

Parallels Between Discrete Trials and Montessori Lessons - http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2013/09/parallels-between-discrete-trials-and.html

"The Absorbent Mind" by Maria Montessori (Free on Kindle) - http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2013/09/the-absorbent-mind-by-maria-montessori.html


New Freebies!

Halloween Social Stories and Activities - http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2013/09/free-halloween-social-stories-and.html

Halloween Math Activity Bundle for Pre-K and K - http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2013/09/halloween-math-activity-bundle-for-pre.html

Fall Worksheet Packet for Preschool-First Grade - http://daily-autism-freebie.blogspot.com/2013/09/fall-worksheet-packet-for-preschool.html


Other News:

September Positive Autism News - http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2013/09/september-positively-autism-news.html

Autism Survey for Texas Teachers
http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2013/09/autism-survey-for-texas-teachers.html

Halloween Math Activity Bundle for Pre-K and K

New! Positively Autism has just released our Halloween Activity Bundle for Pre-K and K. Here's what you'll find in this free download:

• Halloween Patterns       
• Candy Corn Small/Med/Large Sort
• Color a Cauldron
• Cauldron Count
• Spooky Comparisons
• “Getting Ready for Halloween” Comparisons

Please help us continue to bring you FREE resources by supporting our affiliate programs! Thanks!

September Positively Autism News

Helping Adults With Autism Find Meaning: Roses for Autism
September 6, 2013
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/randy-hain/roses-for-autism_b_3873903.html

Worried About Special Interests of Autism and Your Child?
September 23, 2013
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/brenda-rothman/worried-about-special-interests-of-autism-and-your-child_b_3953796.html

Autism Can’t Slow Teenage Golfer in Lutz Tournament
September 24, 2013
http://tbo.com/carrollwood/autism-cant-slow-teenage-golfer-in-lutz-tournament-20130924/

Free Halloween Social Stories and Activities!

If you're getting as excited about Halloween as we are, check out Positively Autism's collection of Halloween freebies!

• Halloween Vocabulary
• "What to Expect on Halloween" Social Story
• "Travis the Train Goes Trick or Treating" Story
• "Things That Are Black" Activity
• "Things That Are Orange" Activity
• Songs/Videos
• Books
• And More!

Find all the activities here: http://www.positivelyautism.com/free/unit_halloween.html