First Day of School Activity Pack for Autism | Speech Fuel

This first day of school activity pack gives students with autism, nonverbal communicators, AAC users, and students in special education visual activities to share about themselves, feelings, strengths, learning needs, classroom, and teacher. It supports communication and helps students feel more comfortable during the beginning of the school year.

Teachers, SLPs, and parents can use these activities during the first days of school, speech therapy, classroom lessons, or at home to encourage communication and help students share important information about themselves.

This resource includes student friendly visuals, AAC friendly response choices, drawing and writing opportunities, feelings supports, and simple activities for getting to know each student.

Keywords: autism, AAC, nonverbal, social skills, behavior support, special education, visual supports, routines, communication, classroom management.