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Functional and Life Skills Curriculum for Individuals on the AutismSpectrumUpdated by Amy Moore Gaffney, M.A., CCC-SLPJanuary 2020Teaching functional and life skills requires educators to determine the needs of each studentand to prepare effectively for their future. Technology has added a new dimension to teachingfunctional and life skills. It is important to use curriculum and programs that are successful andresearch based whenever possible.Below is a listing of some examples of curriculum and programs that can be used to teachfunctional and life skills to individuals on the autism spectrum. In addition to these programs,please be aware that there are many other supplemental programs, books, strategies, andresources that are not included but are available. Many of these resources can be accessed byIndiana residents via the Library at the Indiana Institute on Disability and Community. Inclusionon this list does not imply endorsement of any one program.Indiana Resource Center for Autism Indiana Institute on Disability and Community Indiana University, Bloomington2810 E Discovery Parkway Bloomington, IN 47408-9801 812-855-6508 Fax 812-855-9630IRCA Website - https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/irca1
Resource:Grades:Description:Achieve 3000 Grades: K to 12Three differentiated online literacy instruction solutions that use individualizedLexile reading levels.Smarty Ants Grades: PrimaryTeaches fundamental reading skillsKidBiz3000 Grades: 2 to 5Reading and writing assignments with non-fiction content based on eachstudent's reading level.TeenBiz3000 Grades: 6 to 8Prepares for college and career.Empower3000 Grades: 9 to 12Teaches the critical literacy skills to compete and succeed ompany: Achieve3000 BelieveResource:Grades:Description:Accessible Literacy Learning Reading Program (ALL)Pre-K to 12 ALL is a software evidence-based approach that teaches individuals with complexcommunication and physical challenges to learn to read basic words andsentences. Good supports for individuals who require augmentative andalternative communication (AAC). Uses Boardmaker images.Vendor/Company: Tobii :Description:Aligning Life Skills to Academics Program6 to 12 A curriculum that offers life skill lessons with matching worksheets that alignwith instruction in general education subjects, including social studies.Vendor/Company: Attainment ades:Description:Boardmaker SoftwarePre-K to 12 Software that is designed to create materials using visual supports combinedwith language. Symbols can be used to improve reading comprehension.Vendor/Company: des:Description:Classroom Activity CenterK to 12This Software program includes foundational skills activities in the areas of mathand language. Has switch, eye gaze, and head mouse accessibility options.Vendor/Company: Ablenet https://www.ablenetinc.comIndiana Resource Center for Autism Indiana Institute on Disability and Community Indiana University, Bloomington2810 E Discovery Parkway Bloomington, IN 47408-9801 812-855-6508 Fax 812-855-9630IRCA Website - https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/irca2
Resource:Grades:Description:DT TrainerPre-K to 12Evidence-based direct instructional software program.Includes hundreds of curriculum content programs, motivating reinforcements,and data tracking/assessments.Vendor/Company: Accelerations Educational escription:Early Literacy Skills Builder (ELSB) & Early Reading Skills Builder (ERSB)K to 6ELSB incorporates systematic instruction to teach both print and phonemicawareness. Multi-year program with ongoing assessments so individualsprogress at their own pace.ERSB continues to progress students from early literacy to a second gradereading level. Skills addressed include phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary,comprehension, and fluency.Both programs incorporate scripted lessons, teachable objectives, built-in lessonrepetition, and ongoing assessments for one-on-one or in small groups andformal assessments.Vendor/Company: Attainment ades:Description:Edmark Functional Word Series Combo6 to 12 Functional curriculum that uses word recognition and repeated exposure totarget words within a variety of engaging learning activities. 100 words for fourfunctional areas: Fast Food/Restaurant Words, Grocery Words, Job/Work Words,and Signs Around You.Vendor/Company: Pro-Ed, tion:Edmark Reading Program Levels I & IIK to 3Research-based instruction in vocabulary, comprehension, and fluency. Usesstrategies of errorless learning, positive reinforcement, manipulatives, oral andsight word vocabulary, social skills enrichment, and progress monitoring. Can beused as print only or in combination with matching software. Can also be usedwith a variety of devices to interact with the program (i.e., adapted keyboardsand switches). Uses mastery tests, lesson plans, games, and DVDs of sight wordsfor comprehension.Vendor/Company: Pro-Ed, tion:Enhance: Functional Life Skills6 to 12Combines hands-on and printed materials with software. Contains 6 functionalprograms including: Personal Care Survival Guides, Living on Your Own SurvivalIndiana Resource Center for Autism Indiana Institute on Disability and Community Indiana University, Bloomington2810 E Discovery Parkway Bloomington, IN 47408-9801 812-855-6508 Fax 812-855-9630IRCA Website - https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/irca3
Guide, Explore Your Community, Look ‘n Cook Cookbook, Personal SuccessSoftware, Community Success Software.Vendor/Company: Attainment ades:Description:Functional Literacy Resources6 to 12Combines hands-on and printed materials with software. Contains 6 functionalprograms including: Life Skill Readers Books, Safety Skills Reader Book, What’sCool About Music Book.Vendor/Company: Attainment ades:Description:Failure Free Reading K to 12 Curriculum is a combination of teaching, text, and technology. Has highlystructured, multi-sensory language development lessons that teach wordrecognition, comprehension, and fluency.Has added a Life Skills program for high school-aged students. Completelanguage/literacy curriculum centers on 1 of 4 “School to Career” transitionthemes.Vendor/Company: Failure Free Reading iption:Functional Math Package1 to 12 Six programs that teach budgeting, money skills, telling time, scheduling, andorganization.Vendor/Company: Attainment ades:Description:Hidden Curriculum1 to 12 Books written to provide a “hidden curriculum” of social rules to help childrenand adolescents with social skills, particularly peer relationships and everydayactivities.The Hidden Curriculum and Other Everyday Challenges for Elementary-AgeChildren with High-Functioning Autism.The Hidden Curriculum of Getting and Keeping a Job: Navigating the SocialLandscape of Employment, A Guide for Individuals With Autism Spectrum andOther Social-Cognitive Challenges.Vendor/Company: AAPC Publishing ription:LessonPixPre-K to 12 An online resource to make customizable and printable materials with over35,000 scalable images, 500 templates for visuals, AAC, games & more.Indiana Resource Center for Autism Indiana Institute on Disability and Community Indiana University, Bloomington2810 E Discovery Parkway Bloomington, IN 47408-9801 812-855-6508 Fax 812-855-9630IRCA Website - https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/irca4
Vendor/Company: ription:Life Skills Curricula Series6-12Hands-on curricula that helps to develop functional vocabulary.Contains 5 functional programs including: Home Cooking, Keeping House,Looking Good, Select a Meal, and Shopping Smart.Vendor/Company: Attainment ades:Description:Life Skill Readers6 to 12 A photo-illustrated reading comprehension program for transition-age students.Uses contemporary life skill themes. Software will read stories out loud tostudents.Vendor/Company: Attainment rades:Description:Life Skills Series9 to 12Introduces essential skills and concepts needed for living in the real world.Features 10 workbooks for topics including reading maps, money management,and employment.Vendor/Company: Pro-Ed, tion:PCI Reading ProgramK to 12 Three level curriculum that incorporates high-frequency and real-world words.Instruction through repetition, hands-on practice, controlled reading and highinterest activities. Available in print and software versions.Vendor/Company: Pro-Ed, tion:Preparing for Life9 to 12 Resource that addresses perspective taking, non-verbal communication,conversational skills, goal setting, and stress management.Vendor/Company: Future Horizons, Inc.http://fhautism.comJed Baker, des:Description:Pro-Ed, Inc.Pre K to 12 Hundreds of program options that cover topics such as: activities of daily living(ADLs), functional life skills, survival signs, health/safety, transitions, and moneymath/real life math. View vendor online for additional options.Vendor/Company: Pro-Ed, Inc.http://www.proedinc.comIndiana Resource Center for Autism Indiana Institute on Disability and Community Indiana University, Bloomington2810 E Discovery Parkway Bloomington, IN 47408-9801 812-855-6508 Fax 812-855-9630IRCA Website - https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/irca5
Resource:Grades:Description:STAR Autism SupportK to 12 Programs that are designed specifically for individuals with ASD anddevelopmental delays. Uses ABA (applied behavior analysis) instructionalmethods of discrete trial training and pivotal response to teach functionalroutines. Includes detailed lesson plans, teaching materials, data systems, and acurriculum-based assessment.Grades: K to Early ElementarySunshine Literacy Kit Kits use premade activities that are fun and motivational to teach social skills,such as joint attention, attending to a structured activity, and socializing in agroup. Lessons focus on literacy and offer opportunity to practice and generalizeskills learned in direct instruction sessions. Includes language, letters, sightwords, and comprehension.FACTER and Links Grades: 5 to 12 Teach everyday routines and skills for daily living. Promote independence innatural environment.Vendor/Company: STAR Autism Support ption:Slater-SunCastle Technology Bundle: Read and Tell Library2 to 8Includes a library of 32 adapted public domain books. Has complete lessons forreading, retelling, and comprehension. Uses PixWriter files for writing activitiesand Picture It files for teacher editing or student read-alongs.Vendor/Company: Attainment rades:Description:Stepping Out Curriculum7 to 12 A community-based instructional program for students to practice independenceoutside of school, such as shopping, banking, and planning supervised outings.Includes 23 Cues and supplemental materials.Vendor/Company: Attainment rades:Description:Tasks GalorePre-K to 12 Book series using visuals/photos to teach structured tasks relating to play, work,self-care, and more.Vendor/Company: Tasks Galore Publishing, cription:Teaching to the Standards: Math6 to 12Effective for students with significant disabilities and accommodates nonverbalstudents. Real-world stories are illustrated with pictures and taught with fadingsupport. Covers Geometry, Algebra, Data Analysis, and Measurement.Indiana Resource Center for Autism Indiana Institute on Disability and Community Indiana University, Bloomington2810 E Discovery Parkway Bloomington, IN 47408-9801 812-855-6508 Fax 812-855-9630IRCA Website - https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/irca6
Vendor/Company: Attainment rades:Description:Unique Learning System News2YouPre-K to 12 This online standards-based program is designed as functional curriculum forindividuals with ASD and developmental delays. Is divided into monthly thematicunits with 30 lesson plans and downloadable materials. Uses SymbolStix graphics. Includes three levels of differentiation for diverse learners.Vendor/Company: Unique Learning System https://www.n2y.comIndiana Resource Center for Autism Indiana Institute on Disability and Community Indiana University, Bloomington2810 E Discovery Parkway Bloomington, IN 47408-9801 812-855-6508 Fax 812-855-9630IRCA Website - https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/irca7
Achieve 3000 Grades: Grades: K to 12 . Description: Three differentiated online literacy instruction solutions that use individualized Lexile reading levels. Smarty Ants Grades: Primary. Teaches fundamental reading skills. KidBiz3000 Grades: 2 to 5 . Reading and writing assignm
