Social Skills for Autism: A Bicycle Built for Two!
My students need adapted bicycle equipment to participate with non-disabled students during playground.
$418 goal
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Hooray! This project is fully funded
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"We have big plans"--That's my classroom motto. I believe that preschool students with autism have incredible potential locked inside and it's my privilege (as their teacher) to use strategic interventions that transform hidden potential into promising talent.
I teach 10 preschool students (ages 3-5) with autism and severe communication delays in a Title1 school in Arizona.
My students experience challenges like: learning school skills, nervousness interacting with others, difficulty understanding social skills like sharing, inability to speak to make requests for wants/needs, and difficulty focusing on age-appropriate tasks. Despite these challenges, my students all have unique gifts and skills that are growing every day. My students love to learn, get off the bus every day with huge smiles, and have families that are dedicated to their progress (despite lack of financial resources). Some day, these particular kids could solve the world problems with their unique viewpoint...IF they are given challenging opportunities that encourage them to take that next step!
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We have "big plans" to socialize with non-disabled peers!
On the playground, my students have opportunities to play with non-disabled preschool students. Social skill development takes time and my students experience frustration, anxiety, and disappointment when trying to play with other kids. They have to learn how to interact appropriately with non-disabled kids, so our team works hard create an inclusive environment. One challenging part of the playground is when my students don't have the motor skills to ride the bikes. It takes a lot of coordination to ride bikes, and this is hard for my students. Many times, they just run around chasing the bikes because they can't ride fast enough. When I saw this wonderful "taxi bike" online, I knew it would be perfect. This bike promotes socialization and teamwork because my students can ride along with another student who pedals. This bike would be a wonderful addition to promote important motor skills and social skills on our playground.
Research shows that early intervention special education programs make a huge difference on the overall outcome for kids.
If you'd like to make an impact on 10 precious kids, 10 low income families with big dreams for their children, and a classroom staff that works tirelessly to come up with creative solutions to motivate students...you have found your project! Please be a part of our "Big Plans" as we develop skills needed to be successful in kindergarten and beyond!
Nearly all students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
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