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Special Education & Autism Resources

In support of parents and professionals, Watson provides information and services through a series of special education and autism resources. Through its family of special education schools and services, the Watson Institute helps children and youth with special needs to achieve their fullest potential in all aspects of their lives.

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Structured Learning Classroom Set-Up

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How to Handle Scheduling Changes

Help a child or student prepare and understand that their daily routine or schedule may change through pre-teaching strategies. How to Pre-Teach Schedule Changes? Pre-teaching for schedule changes is a […]

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Behavior Interventions for Preparing a Child for Visitors

Prepare children with special needs for new situations & meeting people with these suggested social stories and behavior interventions. How Do Social Stories Help Children with Everyday Situations? A behavior […]

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Prevent: Blowing Nose Without a Tissue

Take preventative action and try this behavior management strategy when dealing with a student who blows their nose without a tissue. Example: A Life Skills teacher has a 2nd grade […]

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Prepare Classroom Centers for Scheduling Gaps

Preparing Classroom Centers helps educators accommodate different student schedules, such as different bus times and early / late arrivals. What is a Classroom Center for Scheduling Gaps? With different student […]

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“Superstars” Reinforcement for Social Interactions

Are you looking for a reinforcement strategy that uses visual cues, behavior-specific praise, and modeling? Try Superstars reinforcement. What is “Superstars” Reinforcement? “Superstars” reinforcement is a social skills strategy that […]

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  • About Us
    • Locations
      • Pittsburgh, PA
      • Sewickley, PA
      • Sharpsburg, PA
      • South Fayette, PA
      • Wexford, PA
    • Blog
    • Events
    • Giving
      • Donate
      • PA Tax Credit Program
      • Leave a Legacy
      • Donor Advised Funds
      • Pro-Am Golf Tournament
    • History
    • Mission, Vision & Values
    • Senior Staff
      • Special Education Program Senior Staff
  • Schools
    • Education Center Sewickley
    • Education Center South
    • Friendship Academy
    • LEAP Preschool
    • WISCA
    • Safety and Wellness
      • School Lunch Programs
  • Programs
    • Behavioral Health Services
      • Diagnostic Testing
      • Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS)
      • Therapy Services
      • FAQs
      • Request an Appointment
      • Make a Payment
    • Transition Services
    • Training & Consultation
      • TEACCH Autism Program Training
  • Learning Tips
    • Resources
    • Educator Insights
    • Classroom Strategies
    • Social Emotional Learning
    • Social Skills PowerPoints
    • Social Stories
    • Structured Learning Classrooms
    • Core Vocabulary Speech Therapy
    • Special Education Resource Books
    • Internet Resources
  • Careers
    • Special Education
    • Subs & Seasonal
    • Admin & Custodians
    • Behavioral Health
    • Internships
    • Job Clearances
    • Job Seekers FAQs
    • Apply Now
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