Autism Parents: How Do You Rate on Self-Care?

By Leslie Stebbins, M.Ed. M.L.I.S.

As parents of a children with ASD we often are so focused on our children's needs we shortchange our own, and we tend to underestimate the effect this can have on everyone around us. Skimping on our own self-care can make us irritable, exhausted, and unhappy. And if our health and emotional well-being is compromised this is likely to have an impact on how well we are able to care for our children. Read More ...

Using the Free Language Builder App and Language Builder Cards Together

By Angela Nelson, J.D., Ed.M.

We are big proponents for blending hands-on and digital learning. There are so many ways that you can combine both digital and tangible resources to support deeper engagement. This month's lesson plan does just that! Students will use Language Builder cards with the Language Builder App to practice similar matching in both a digital and physical setting. Read More ...

New at Stages: WhisperPhone Element

The WhisperPhone^® is an acoustical headset that helps children and adults focus and hear the individual sounds of words more clearly as they learn to read, spell and process language aloud. It is ideal for helping young learners develop their reading and spelling abilities and for developing new language skills

Starting at just $4.99, the WhisperPhone is available as a single unit, in classroom packs of 12, and multi-packs of 48 and 144.

Bebot

Bebot is a musical instrument that anyone can play. Instead of a keyboard, it has an easy-to-use touch control system. And it's all built into a friendly animated robot, who performs your music while you play.

Designed for both iPhone and iPad	Price $1.99
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