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Tobi Isaacs
  • Beachwood, OH
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Over 40 “Must-Have” Popular Tools for Autism

Experience DOES matter! With the accessibility and use of social media, therapists, parents, and caregivers are better able to find out what tools have worked best for other children with autism. In turn, this research can open up ideas which can help their own children with autism.  There are…See More
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Earlier is Better When It Comes to Autism

Based on a wealth of research, we know that the earlier a child receives intervention the greater and more positive the impact. Although difficult to cope with in the beginning stages, this is most true for children with autism. It is…See More
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Sensory Spaces for Reading, Test-Taking, or Just Chillin' Out!

Children need to focus and attend in order to do many tasks during the day including worksheets, reading, writing, and test-taking. The environment plays a huge role on how well a child can attend to these tasks. Sensory spaces are great ways to help children improve their focus and attention. Sensory spaces can be made in almost…See More
Mar 5
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What Is Assistive Technology and Who is it Good For?

As defined by the ATIA organization (Assistive Technology Industry Association), assistive technology can be many things including an item, piece of equipment, software or product that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities. Some examples of AT are high tech or …See More
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Suggestions for Calmer Holidays

In general, there is a Winter break for most public schools around holiday time. Some children welcome the change, but other kids can really be thrown off with the inconsistency of each day. Kids thrive on structure when all of their expectations are understood. When there are 2 weeks off, it can be utter chaos for the…See More
Dec 19, 2012
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Tis' The Season for Toys!

There are many toys to give your children this holiday season that will not only be fun, but can benefit them educationally too! You can use hands-on science projects,…See More
Nov 21, 2012
Laura McDaniel liked Tobi Isaacs's blog post The iPad And How It's Working For Children With Autism
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Tobi Isaacs liked Cecilia Cruse's blog post Picky Eaters
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Do Your Kids Eat-to-Live OR Live-to-Eat?

Between my friends and me, we can place all of our children in one category or another when it comes to eating. There seems to be no middle ground. With my children, I have found that they are the Eat-to-Live variety where eating is just another inconvenience in their day full of “more important things”. I have often envied my…See More
Nov 5, 2012
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Fun Tools for Study-Friendly Nooks!

Create a nook for your kids. All of my favorite classrooms have a “nook” in the corner. You can create the same idea in your home or in your child's room. It may be a reading nook, or a “time-in” nook, but it’s somewhere for a child to sit comfortably to read, study, or just chill out. Be creative and find a friendly space for your kids to read. It can be a corner in a room, or somewhere…See More
Oct 29, 2012

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Speech Language Pathologist
This is why I am passionate about special needs.
What's not to love? There is nothing more special than understanding you can learn from everyone and of course, giving to others no matter who they are!
Skills: these are areas where I have expertise and might be able to help others.
COMMUNICATION
Needs: these are areas where I have questions and will be looking to learn from others.
BALANCE, BODY WORKS, COMMUNICATION, FINE MOTOR, FURNITURE, INTEGRATIVE THERAPIES, MOBILITY, POSITIONING, RESOURCES, SENSORY SOLUTIONS, VESTIBULAR ORIENTATION, VISUAL MOTOR
The most valuable piece of advice I would offer to others regarding special needs.
You can learn from everyone!
What I hope to gain from My Special Needs Network
Communicating wonderful information about the special needs world.

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Over 40 “Must-Have” Popular Tools for Autism

Posted on April 30, 2013 at 1:00pm 0 Comments

Experience DOES matter! With the accessibility and use of social media, therapists, parents, and caregivers are better able to find out what tools have worked best for other children with autism. In turn, this research can open up ideas which can help their own children with autism.  There are…

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Earlier is Better When It Comes to Autism

Posted on April 11, 2013 at 8:00am 0 Comments

Based on a wealth of research, we know that the earlier a child receives intervention the greater and more positive the impact. Although difficult to cope with in the beginning stages, this is most true for children with autism.…

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A Tool for One..is a Tool For ALL!

Posted on March 14, 2013 at 11:00am 0 Comments

It’s not easy fitting in the classroom. With so many differences between children, it seems that there is no one “way” for children to fit in. For a child with a disability or difference, it may be even tougher to “fit in”. Some children need extra time, one-on-one assistance, or certain tools to help them through their school day. Some tools make children stand out, but…

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Sensory Spaces for Reading, Test-Taking, or Just Chillin' Out!

Posted on March 4, 2013 at 10:00pm 0 Comments

Children need to focus and attend in order to do many tasks during the day including worksheets, reading, writing, and test-taking. The environment plays a huge role on how well a child can attend to these tasks. Sensory spaces are great ways to help children improve their focus and attention. Sensory spaces can be…

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At 10:58pm on October 2, 2010, Lorna d'Entremont said…
Hi Tobi, Like your posts and comments. Glad I found this site. Lorna
At 6:19pm on September 15, 2010, Jill Couri said…
Thank you so much for welcoming me! I am so glad to have found a place to chat with other parents with special kiddos. I am excited about being here! Thanks again! :)
At 10:39pm on August 3, 2010, Sue Wilkinson said…
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What an adorable title! Thanks for bloggin'.

Sue
At 11:34pm on July 7, 2010, Ilana, School Specialty PT said…
Welcome Tobi!
At 9:02am on July 7, 2010, Bright Solutions said…
Hi Tobi - Thanks for joining the Special Needs Network! We look forward to your ongoing participation and encourage you to let us know if you have ideas for improvement as we launch our private online community this Summer.
 
 
 

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