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For over a decade, I have worked with kids who happen to have autism. This blog is to share strategies with parents, paras, aides, and tutors.
I look forward to your feedback--tell me what works and ask me your questions!
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Quick Tips for Dorm Life!
See pictures of dorm room, and what to bring. Lists and recommendations help you plan for your move!
Blog | Developmental Texts by Nancy Roop
Aug 18, 20241 min read
Read Aloud to Struggling Readers During March is Reading Month and Beyond!
Reading aloud to your kids builds their fondness of reading and their vocabulary needed for language and reading comprehension!
Blog | Developmental Texts by Nancy Roop
Mar 2, 20244 min read
Emotional Regulation and Learning
Emotions are complex. Then add slow cognitive processing and sensory processing disorder. How is a student who is processing strong...
Blog | Developmental Texts by Nancy Roop
Apr 3, 20223 min read
Rainbow Writing & Constructing Really Big Letters!
Preschoolers who are familiar with letters from everyday play and parent read a-louds, may be ready to try writing. But...don't rush to...
Blog | Developmental Texts by Nancy Roop
Aug 20, 20214 min read
Neurodiversity: My Life and My Work
I watched and learned during Autism Awareness Month, and I blogged about person-first language, acceptance and my own neurodiveristy.
Blog | Developmental Texts by Nancy Roop
May 1, 20214 min read
Holiday Holes
Holiday Holes There are things that I know, but I need to be reminded of especially during a holiday season so different. When things...
Blog | Developmental Texts by Nancy Roop
Dec 20, 20203 min read
School in the Fall: In or Out?
In-person school is so alluring. It is a symbol of normalcy, freedom from managing kids 24/7, and for me, the ability to teach. But our w...
Blog | Developmental Texts by Nancy Roop
Jul 14, 20204 min read
Job Board; a new take on chore charts
I have used various methods to entice my children to help me with cleaning up the house—some have worked and some didn’t. Some may have...
Blog | Developmental Texts by Nancy Roop
Jul 6, 20204 min read
Kids are not Little Adults
In my young years as a parent, I took on my parent’s attitudes and demeanor without much question of their effectiveness. Sure, for some...
Blog | Developmental Texts by Nancy Roop
Jun 21, 20206 min read
Social Stories Explained; A Story About My Token Board
In my last blog post, Token Board Basics, I gave instructions and a link for a free token board. You might have printed it and wondered,...
Blog | Developmental Texts by Nancy Roop
Jun 14, 20205 min read
Token Board Basics: What are They and How to Use Them to Help Your Child Complete Their Work.
We have all seen reward charts with lists of goals with stickers or check-marks to encourage our kids to complete their chores or...
Blog | Developmental Texts by Nancy Roop
Jun 8, 20204 min read
The Basics for Helping Your Reluctant Child Learn at Home.
Some children need time to process their feelings about a task before and as they are working. I will describe how to give mild support.
Blog | Developmental Texts by Nancy Roop
May 31, 20207 min read
How Can I Get a Reluctant Child To Read?
It is important to meet your child where they are at in a positive way. Showing your frustration will just compound the negative feelings...
Blog | Developmental Texts by Nancy Roop
May 25, 20204 min read
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