Blog — autism
Prepping for the Holidays with Time Timer
Christmas Eve is a day filled with so much excitement and is also filled with a tremendous amount of anticipation. The anticipation of relatives and friends coming for a visit, the delicious meal and goodies and of course the presents to be unwrapped. With the right strategies this can be mitigated and hopefully a well-managed Christmas Eve.
The Time Timer Holiday Gift Guide Part 1: Family and Home
Our 2020 Holiday Gift Guide Part 1: Family and Home is here! We’re sharing gift ideas for kids, families, and everything you and your loved ones need at home. The Time Timer family of products are perfect for creating less stress and more ease for everyone, wherever you work, rest, and play.
Structured Work Systems for Students with Intellectual Disability or Autism Spectrum Disorder
Students with cognitive disabilities often face challenges related to independent functioning. Structured work systems can help students develop independent functioning skills. They are a great way for parents to add structure during the summer months and to enhance a teacher’s classroom routine once school is in session again.
School Spotlight: The Maryland School for the Blind
With many schools closed due to COVID-19, there has been renewed (and much deserved!) appreciation for educators and everything they do to support our young people. We’re pleased to share the third post in our School Spotlight series, and here we shine a bright light on the Maryland School for the Blind in Baltimore.
How to Support Students with Diverse Needs During COVID-19 according to an Education Scholar
The COVID-19 pandemic has altered daily routines for millions of people around the world. With many schools closed, a quick transition has been made to online learning. Chelsea Pierce, an education scholar, explains how the Time Timer can help parents and teachers support students with diverse needs during this time.
The Time Timer Holiday Gift Guide
Our Holiday Gift Guide is here! We’re sharing gift ideas for the special people in your life. The Time Timer family of products are perfect for creating less stress and more ease for everyone, whether at home, school, or work.
Guest Blog: Tips for Toileting by Jo Adkins
By Jo Adkins – Author of Tips for Toileting: A guide for parents and professionals toilet training children with Autism. Toilet training your child is a big task even for neuro-typical children. Jo Adkins gives us tips on how to make it easier and help ensure success for kids of various cognitive abilities.
9 Notable Sensory Essentials
In honor of Autism Awareness Month, Time Timer, along with a group of companies that create sensory tools for individuals with autism, curated the Nine Notable Sensory Essentials to help individuals (and, especially, children) with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) navigate everyday life without sensory overload.
How Time Timer Brought Peace to One Family After an Autism Diagnosis
Terri found Time Timer when she was searching for ways to help her son, Bayley, in his daily life. Bayley is on the autism spectrum and can have difficulty transitioning from one activity to the next. So, when Terri discovered the remarkably simple Time Timer (when Bayley was just 4 years old), she imagined all of the ways it could improve his life.
Intuitive Assistive Tech: How Time Timer Evolved as a Solution for All Abilities
How Time Timer Evolved as a Solution for All Abilities
The Time Timer is used by all ages and abilities, it was originally designed as an inclusive tool to help all people manage time. Today it is used all over the world in schools, workplaces, and homes for a variety of needs and reasons. Jan Rogers, founder and inventor of the Time Timer, talks about how the Time Timer became an Intuitive Assistive Tech device.
Introducing the Updated Time Timer® Android App!
The classic Time Timer® Android App has been updated and improved! This digital version of the original visual timer is now compatible with Chromebooks, making it a natural fit for Google Education classrooms and many other uses!
Five Ways to Communicate with Individuals who are on the Autism Spectrum
April is Autism Awareness Month, and it’s the perfect time to learn more about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and the people it affects. PBS Kids is getting involved by airing autism-related episodes of some of their most popular shows, including Arthur and Sesame Street, encouraging children to befriend peers who are on the autistic spectrum. Affiliates of the Autism Society will hold special community events and activities throughout the month.