Post on 21-Dec-2015
Implementation Strategies
Module Fifteen
Reactive programsCan’t discipline away a disabilityFair-Pair ruleCrisis PlansReactive programs have little incentive to change
Review
Organization for Autism Researchhttp://www.researchautism.org/ Education and Service Providers
◦ Six-Step Plan for Success for students with AS
◦Worksheets: Questions to ask Parents
Web Exploration
Organization for Autism Research◦ http://www.researchautism.org/ ◦ Educate Yourself
Review Autism and Asperger Syndrome◦ Reach Out to Parents
Worksheet: Questions to Ask Parents Prepare the Classroom
◦ TEACCH Educate Peers and Promote Social Goals
◦ Peer Buddy System Collaborate with Colleagues Manage Behavioral Challenges
◦ BIP
Accommodations in the Classroom
What is the value of Homework? The Homework Myth: Homework increases
student achievement.◦ The link between homework and student achievement is
far from clear. There is no conclusive evidence that homework increases student achievement across the board. Some studies show positive effects of homework under certain conditions and for certain students, some show no effects, and some suggest negative effects. (Center for Public Education)
Student’s with AS experience great emotional stress in school, they need solitude at home
Determine if homework can be completed during school hours
Create a Homework Plan:◦ Checklist◦ Time◦ Modifications
Homework
Homework Adaptations Size: # of items Time: more time Input: Adapt the
way instruction is delivered-visual aids
Output: Adapt how the learner responds
Difficulty: Allow calculator or mult. table
Participation: Adapt how the student is involved
Level of Support: Peer buddy
Alternate Goals: Adapt curriculum goals and focus on the social goals
Substitute Curriculum: Lower functioning pop.
Graphic Organizers
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Prone to bullying due to their uniqueness and being alone
Staff can create a “Circle of Friends” or a peer buddy system to help insulate from bullies
School-wide Zero Tolerance◦ Increase supervision in target areas
◦ What to do if you observe bullying: http://stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov/adults/tip-sheets/tip-sheet-04.aspx
◦ Carol Gray’s Guide to Bullying View appendices from the book here
Bullying and Social Skills
Select and train peers Create supervised activities Peer Selection
◦Calm personality◦Sense of humor◦Ability to deflect teasing◦Moves easily amongst peer groups◦Has many stable friends◦Consistent personality
Peer Buddy System
Achievement and academic success is often an antidote for stress and anxiety
Be sure to create a schedule that offers opportunities for student success◦Focus on strengths◦Select curriculum which includes topic of
special interest They are rewarded by task completion and intelligence
Academic Success
Field trip to Jr. High (5th grade) Spend time walking around Sensory Factors (Hallway Passing) Lockers (practice combination, key lock) Visit the school a week before school
starts (schedule early,walk from class to class) P.E. (lockers, practice changing) Request copy of books for the following
year to review over the summer (Tutoring) Daily agenda
Transition/Middle school IEP
Networking◦exchange phone numbers and emails with
other class participants Mentors Conference and workshop attendance Autism Support Organizations Resources
◦ Books◦ Websites
Collaboration: Two (or more minds) are always better!
Work in Progress, Appendix E: Performance Evaluation
Complete the Performance Evaluation
Post Strengths and weaknessesLesson Plans DueCompleted Case Study
Assignment