Hi, I’m Alana
A tenacious, loving, and energetic special education teacher sharing what I have learned. My goal is to support parents and teachers of individuals with special education needs by providing information, resources, and practical strategies.
About
I am passionate about working with and supporting students with special needs. Here you will find resources for job skills, functional numeracy, functional literacy, functional life skills, social skills, TEACCH strategies, routines & systems that will work for students of all ages, including teen students and adults with special education needs.
B. A. in Psychology, B. Ed. (Primary, Junior, Intermediate, and Secondary), M.Ed in Curriculum, Teaching, and Learning – Literacy
Experience
I have been an educator for 24 years where I have worked with students on the Autism Spectrum and other Developmental Disabilities. I am PEERS certified and have taught Secondary ASD life skills, social skills groups and sessions for students on the Autism Spectrum, and Functional Life & Vocational Skills to teens and young adults. I have also worked with students who require various behaviour supports in alternative education programs.
Here is a small sample of available resources
