WALKING ON THE BRIGHT SIDE OF AUTISM

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About Me

Who is Maaja? Maaja is my online name. At the time I started this website, back in 1997, I was new to the internet and wanted to preserve my privacy. Maaja, which means "mother", stuck.

I am married and mom to four children--two are biological and two are adopted and have special needs. My youngest son, 10 years old, has Fragile X Syndrome, growth hormone deficiency and probable reactive attachment disorder. My youngest daughter, 7-1/2 years old, has congenital cytomegalovirus, mild cerebral palsy and learning disability in math. My oldest two children are at the other end of the spectrum.

I homeschooled our children for five years prior to returning to teaching special education in the public schools two years ago. I have four NH special education certifications:. These include certifications in general special education, mental retardation, physical handicaps and emotional disturbance. Currently, I am teaching a small group of significantly disabled students who need a functional program. I love it (most days)!

I hope you find this website useful. I created it to share my knowledge and experience, as well as to help you provide a great education for your children. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

http://members.tripod.com/~Maaja/index.htm

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KirasMum3</NOBR> (Original Message)

Sent: 7/30/2007 2:49 PM

Tinsnips is a special education resource that strives to share a variety of specialized teaching tools, techniques, worksheets, and activities with teachers of students who have autistic spectrum disorders and related developmental disabilities. Many of these activities may be appropriate for Pre-K and Kindergarten children.

http://www.tinsnips.org/

Home School Math...

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Mominsonsworld2</NOBR> (Original Message)

Sent: 8/2/2007 10:19 PM

Math has been challenging....but as concrete learners....the more visuals....the better.

These are the Math programs I have found to be highly visual and successful with my son and other homeschooler who have disAbilities.

http://www.touchmath.com/ Touch Math

http://saxonhomeschool.harcourtachieve.com/en-US/saxonhomeschool.htm So far I have the curriculums K-3. You have to start with the first page and go til the end...no skipping around. It builds on skills and gives repetitive practice to help build long-term memory and skills.

http://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/product?item_no=382001&event=CF#curr Are Saxon Math Manipulatives....and they are wonderful!!!!! Keep it visual and kinetic.

Desiree

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