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Courtney and Allyson Stockton

Developed in Conjunction With the Ventura County Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA)

Courtney Stockton

This presentation has some slides that are also in the presentation on Sensory Needs. If you are planning to use them both, make sure to review them and skip duplicate slides where appropriate.

RoutinesStructureBoundariesConsistencyClear consequencesClass-wide positive behavior management

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The same system at homeA calm, de-escalating tone of voice

1. Start the discussion when the student is out of the room

2. Describe target student’s disability A. StrengthsB. Areas of needC. Behaviors they will see

3. Use an example like wearing glasses-Fair does not mean equal

4. Determine specific behaviors classmates will engage in to show acceptance of the student

A. Choosing student as a partner

B. Show student where to start working

C. Explain what the assignment is

D. Help get materials

E. Walk with student to different areas in class and on campus

5. Teach classmates to encourage each other, nicely-Offer rewards?

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The following are suggestions. Teachers should work with the case manager to determine the most effective way of using peers to help the student.

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Emphasize and reinforce that the students need to be working as a team. Try to keep all student interactions positive.

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By having the student out of the room during this conversation, students can ask questions openly and get direct answers. Teachers should not treat this as a secret though.

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No one would argue that a student who needs glasses should be allowed to wear them. Since this is something 'extra' it could be argued that it is not fair. But other students do not need glasses. Thus, being fair to everyone does not mean that everyone gets exactly the same thing.

1. Role play different interactions the student may encounter

2. Use social stories

3. How to initiate conversations

4. Keeping conversations going

5. Knowing when to end a conversation

6. Social cues

7. Use peer models or buddies

1. Frequent breaks

2. Allow for constant movement

3. Allow more movement around classroom

4. Cool down area/Hiding spot

5. Flexible assignments

6. Flexible expectations

7. Student choice in the order of assignment completion

8. ‘On the fly’ accommodations

9. Multiple repetitions and clarifications

10. Multi-modality instruction

11. Individual behavior system

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Develop a system and rules that need to be followed. But do allow these students more breaks than the average student.

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It may be difficult for a student with sensory needs to sit still for any length of time. Allowing them to be active in their seat might help them to focus better. This could include rubbing arms or legs, swinging legs, playing with a sensory toy or stress ball, or any number of things. The key is to be flexible and creative.

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This can be anywhere but should be distinctly away from other students. Again, have a system and rules for when and how the space can be used.

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Allow the student to choose how they will complete the task. This means extra planning for the teacher, but will benefit the student.

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Teachers must monitor these students and adjust the assignment or their expectations as they go. If a student is struggling with a task, change what it is they are supposed to do. There is no way a teacher could possibly account for all of the difficulties they might encounter beforehand, but having a few options might prove useful.

Many students with Autism excel in some, or all, academic

subjects

Prepare to expand depth and complexity of lessons

Be prepared to accommodate

1. Sensory vest/weighted vest

2. Sensory toys

3. Elastic bands across desk legs

4. Velcro vest

5. Fabric swatches on arms and/or legs

6. Chewable pencil toppers

7. Pencil grips

8. Slant board

9. ‘Sit-n-Move’ seat cushion

10. Headphones

-Sound blocking

-Music/Stories

11. Colored overlays

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This is a seat cushion that moves in many directions. This gives the student the sensory input from the movement but they never leave their seat.

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This is any device (including a 3 ring binder) that props up the students's assignment to make it easier to see, access, and complete.

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This allows the student to kick the bands without hitting others or the table itself.

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•Bing Images. “Social Skills Cycle” (Picture Slide 4). Retrieved from http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/uploads/VMC/TreatmentImages/2316_socialskills_diagram_250.jpg 6/23/2013.

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•Bing Images. “Tolerance” (Picture Slide 3). Retrieved from http://ts1.mm.bing.net/th?id=H.4523494957646506&pid=1.9&w=300&h=300&p=0 6/22/2013

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