I work with 8 non-verbal middle school students with Autism. They are working on using communication devices to "talk", as well as the meanings to the powerful words found in their devices. Such powerful words include, "go", "want", "help", and "more".
As my students begin to use these powerful words, their autonomy increases dramatically, with messages expressing their wants and needs.
Furthermore, developing these language skills allows my students to participate more fully in class and be better prepared for transitioning to adulthood.
My Project
Toys are a fantastic and effective way to support language growth. As my students with Autism have difficulty attending to others, I incorporate the use of fun and engaging toys to increase their desire to communicate with me.
With the toys purchased through this project, I will be able to teach lots of vocabulary words, such as asking for "help" to turn on the Hexbug Nano or requesting "more" when the wind-up toy stops.
When my students are having fun and attending to the activity, they make more communication attempts and more easily learn new vocabulary on their communication devices. By donating to this project, you will ultimately help my non-verbal students increase their language skills and their ability to interact with others through their communication devices.
HEXBUG nano Nitro 5 Pack - Sensory Vibration Toys for Kids and Cats - Tiny HEX BUG Children’s Toy Technology with Batteries Included - Multicolor
• Amazon Business
$19.99
3
$59.97
Little Kids Fubbles No-Spill Bubble Tumbler Minis Party Favor 12 pack, Includes 2oz bubble solution and a wand per bottle (assorted colors)
• Amazon Business
$36.00
1
$36.00
BEESTECH Unicorn Squishy Balls Toys, Squeeze Unicorn Eggs Toys, Cool Novelty Toys, Easter Eggs Basket, Fidget Toys Unicorn Party Favors for Girls Boys and Kids 3, 4, 5 ,6 Years
• Amazon Business
$14.97
2
$29.94
Learning Resources All About Me Family Counters, Assorted Colors and Shapes, Set of 72, Ages 3+
• Amazon Business
$20.02
1
$20.02
Dinosaurs Relieve Stress Squishy Ball Eggs 12 Packs Dino Stress Relief Toys Novel and Funny Design Sensory Play Ball for Children/ Adults Help for Autism & ADHD Best Toys for Birthday Party /Easter
• Amazon Business
$19.95
1
$19.95
Wind Up Toys 25 PCs Assorted Animal Toys for Easter Party Favors, Easter Egg Fillers
• Amazon Business
$17.95
1
$17.95
100 Pieces Assorted Stamps for Kids Self-ink Stamps (50 DIFFERENT Designs, Plastic Stamps, Emoji Stampers, Dinosaur Stampers, Zoo Safari Stampers) for Easter Egg Stuffers, Party Favor, Teacher Stamps
• Amazon Business
$16.99
1
$16.99
MONILON Dinosaur Toys, 12 Pcs Easter Eggs Basket Stuffers Deformable Dinosaur Desktop Decorations Eggs- Party Favors Kids Easter Gifts Toys for Kids Boys Girls Ages 3 4 5 6 7, 8 - 12 Years Old
• Amazon Business
$16.99
1
$16.99
KELZ KIDZ Birthday Party Supplies and Favors - Foam Rocket Launcher Toy - Great for Goodie Bag Gifts and Class Prizes (25 Pack, Multi)
• Amazon Business
$15.99
1
$15.99
Liberty Imports Jumping Emoji Popper Spring Launchers Toy Bouncy Ball Party Favors Supplies (24 Pieces)
• Amazon Business
$15.93
1
$15.93
Phaxcoo Pull Back Cars, 32 Pack Pull Back Racing Vehicles Mini Car Toys for Kids
• Amazon Business
$14.97
1
$14.97
Mini Noise Putty Slime - (Pack of 48) Slime Party Favors Sludge for Kids All Ages, Boys & Girls, Bulk Neon Silly Noise Putty for Goodie Bag Party Supplies, Stocking Stuffers
• Amazon Business
$14.89
1
$14.89
Glaciart One Wool Felt Balls, Felt Pom Pom Balls (120 Pieces) 1.5 Centimeter - 0.6 Inch, Handmade Felted 40 Color (Red, Blue, Yellow, Gray, Pastel and More) Bulk Small Puff for Felting and Garland
• Amazon Business
$14.73
1
$14.73
PROLOSO 12 Pcs Spinning Tops Light Up LED Spin Toys Flashing Gyro Glow in The Dark Party Favors
• Amazon Business
$12.99
1
$12.99
12 Pack Emoji Party Favors Friction Stunt Cars - Car Novelties Emoji Toys for Kids
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
Big Mo's Toys Flying Discs - Twist Disc Flyer Saucers for Party Favors and Prizes - 40 Sets
• Amazon Business
$9.49
1
$9.49
Pull Back Vehicles Butterfly,Friction Powered Pull Back Car Toys, Vehicles and Racing Cars Mini Car Toy for Kids Toddlers Boys and Girls 10PCS
• Amazon Business
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