About Me

Why I Started Autism Adventures ??

My name is Melissa and I have experience teaching in the special education setting.  I decided to start this blog to share  all of my ideas and creations I have implemented in my classroom with other teachers.  I believe that teachers need to work together to develop the curriculum to help our student’s succeed.  Never in a million years could I have anticipated the amount of friendships I would make through the online teacher community.  The followers and friends I have gained is astonishing.  I look forward to the emails I get, the feedback I get and the questions I get.  I love communicating with those around me to make our education system a little better each day. Together, WE can make a difference in our student’s lives!

My Teaching Experiences

I have experience teaching in several different elementary settings including general education Kindergarten, upper elementary Mild/Moderate and upper elementary Moderate/Severe. The majority of my teaching experiences were in a 3-6 grade moderate/severe special education classroom where we focused on functional communication, life skills and the basics of behavior. Currently, I am home with my three boys while also managing all things of Autism Adventures.

My Education Background

I got my bachelors degree in Liberal Studies from California State University, Long Beach.  I currently have two California teaching credentials: Education Specialist- Moderate/Severe Disabilities and I also have a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential.  I have also obtained my certificate in Assistive Technology and Augmentative and Alternative Communication.  These two certificates allow me to better teach my students who have speech and language deficits.  With this rich knowledge in communication, I am able to better create materials for those students that need to use another mean for communication.

My Personal Life!

I live in Claremont, California with my family. I have three boys; Tucker, Chase and Wells. Our house is loud, wild and dirty but I wouldn’t have it any other way.