Hierarchy Hacks

A lesson focused on supporting students with disabilities as they transition into the workplace, utilizing resources from the Ontario Transition Resource Guide.

An empowering, Ontario-specific transition unit helping students with disabilities navigate workplace accommodations, disclosure choices under the Ontario Human Rights Code, and self-advocacy strategies.

A science-backed exploration of sensory self-regulation, analyzing how physical micro-movements, somatosensory inputs, and attention regulation theories help students optimize focus and calm in high school and beyond.

An instructional unit on receiving and applying constructive feedback across school, employment, and personal settings. Specially structured for students with mild-to-moderate support needs, emphasizing self-regulation, de-escalation, and structured self-reflection.

A self-determination and member-led advocacy lesson where students explore why their voices matter, practice speaking up in everyday scenarios, and build confidence in group decision-making.

An advanced 2-hour lesson bundle for transition-age youth focusing on professional communication, workplace advocacy, and navigating accommodation requests with confidence and clarity.

A transition lesson designed to help graduating high school seniors navigate college campus resources, master self-advocacy, and successfully secure academic adjustments.

An interactive and visually-supported career preparation lesson designed to help individuals with special needs identify their job preferences, practice communication skills, and prepare for interviews.

A practical transition lesson designed to teach students how to identify, assess, and responsibly respond to 20 realistic emergency scenarios across home, community, and vocational settings.

Advanced transition tools focused on post-secondary success, career networking, and independent adult living. Updated for professional maturity and document compatibility.

A comprehensive toolkit for students to track and improve their executive functioning skills through daily logging and descriptive rubrics.

A gentle, supportive lesson designed for young adults with ID/ASD to process the loss of a staff member. It focuses on identifying emotions, sharing memories, and practicing simple coping strategies in a safe environment.

A 90-minute capstone session focused on synthesizing executive functioning skills, troubleshooting personal workflows, and creating a long-term optimization plan.

An experiential lesson where students first encounter a frustrating scheduling experience before learning and practicing clear communication strategies for setting any type of appointment.

A 90-minute deep dive into the eight core executive functions, featuring interactive discussion, personal reflection, and concrete strategy building for young adult transitions.

A guide for instructors on implementing neurodiverse supports within the classroom, specifically focusing on interview preparation and communication.

A high-school level lesson focusing on conflict resolution (negotiation, mediation) and self-advocacy in workplace and post-secondary settings, specifically designed for students with autism and learning disabilities.

A focused session on postsecondary self-advocacy, teaching students with learning differences how to communicate their needs to professors and employers. The lesson emphasizes the transition from high school's automatic support to the self-initiated systems of college and the workplace.

A comprehensive mock interview training program designed for learners seeking retail positions, focusing on visual supports, simple scripting, and situational problem-solving.

A simplified active listening lesson for IDD learners focusing on concrete 'Whole Body Listening' skills in casual, everyday social situations. The lesson uses clear visuals, relatable scenarios, and relaxed practice to help students build confidence in communicating with friends and community members.

A professional and interactive employment training session for adults, focusing on 7 core industry sectors through real-world scenarios and collaborative decision-making.

A comprehensive guide for instructors working with neurodivergent students aged 16-21, providing practical strategies for environmental, instructional, and emotional support.

A set of checklists for instructors to ensure fidelity to housing education goals and provide appropriate supports for neurodivergent participants.