Autism, Behavior
What behavior is functional?
Reducing problem behaviors creates better learning, social and academic opportunities. Featuring Sasha Long, founder of the Autism Helper.
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Behavior
Autism, Behavior
What behavior is communication?
All behavior is communication whether you're in a gen-ed classroom or a special ed classroom. Lean on your fellow teachers when you might need help. Featuring Sasha Long.
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Autism, Behavior
What Expecatons Should I Have for My Student with Autism?
Often we come up with a plan that's specific to a behavior, but when that plan evolves, so should your expectations and purpose. Featuring Sasha Long, founder of the Autism Helper.
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Significant Cognitive Disabilities, Behavior, Instruction, ARD/IEP Supports, Inclusion
Rubric of Effective Practices for Students with Complex Access Needs
This rubric highlights best practices to facilitate learning for students with complex access needs. The document should be used as a guide by a campus/district team as they engage in reflection of their current practices and plan for program growth (T-TESS Dimension 4.2). To aid administrators in
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Autism, Behavior
Instructional Support Toolkit
A collection of ready-to-use tools and templates designed to support student needs across instructional, behavioral, and communication contexts. These downloadable and printable tools include visual supports, structured routines, data collection methods, social narratives, and classroom organization tools that educators can implement immediately to promote engagement, independence, and skill development.
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Autism, Behavior, Instruction, Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Request Using Device
In this video, we see a student use his communication device to request his chosen reinforcer once he has completed a task.
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Autism, Behavior, Instruction, Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Labeling
Learning labeling helps students express wants and needs effectively and builds fluency when communicating with a communication device.
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Autism, Behavior, Instruction, Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Self-Management
Self-management skills empower students to monitor their progress and make meaningful improvements in their work.
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Autism, Behavior, Instruction, Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Verbal Redirection
Verbal redirection is a technique to guide students back to the task at hand when they become distracted or off task.
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Autism, Behavior, Instruction, Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Reinforcement
Reinforcement is an evidence-based practice designed to increase behaviors. Implementing this practice reinforces the connection between the desired behavior and the reward, increasing the likelihood of future successes.
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