VIII. Educating Students with ASD Flashcards
(27 cards)
According to federal law, who can become part of an “Educational support & intervention team”?
- Parents
- Teachers
- Practitioners (Ed Psych, SLP, OT, PT, Medical)
What are the responsibilities of teachers (general ed, special ed. and resource teachers) when working with students with disabilities?
provide student with disabilities access to same standards as other students
work collaboratively to develop new skills and strategies
What are the responsibilities of other school based professionals (school psychologist, SLP, OT, administrators, behavioral specialists & counselors) when working with students with disabilities?
-Provide observations/ assessments to determine eligibility of services; participate in goal planning, provide direct intervention, & consult with teachers
What are the responsibilities of outside (Private) professionals (Neuropsychologists, psychotherapists, SLPs, OTs, educe./beh. therapists) when working with students with disabilities?
-Provide private and/or supplemental assessments & services
What are the responsibilities of the student (student with special needs) when in education?
-helps identify strengths, asks/accepts help (problem-solving relationships)
What does federal law mandate once the student qualifies for special education services?
teachers and classroom aides, administrators, and other service providers (at school/community), parents, and the student themselves become part of an Educational support & intervention team”
What does collaboration among the IEP team result in?
a better understanding of the student’s abilities
What are the 6 steps in a functional behavioral assessment and implementation of a behavior support plan?
KNOW THIS!!!!
- Define problem behavior
- Gather behavioral data
- Develop Hypothesis Statement
- Create behavior support plan
- implement support plan
- Continually Monitor outcomes of Support Plan
What is the definition of functional behavior assessment?
a method of identifying the underlying cause of a behavior by analyzing the antecedents and consequences
What is the definition of crisis management?
Short term solutions to dangerous situation
What is the definition of antecedents?
- an event PRECEDING a behavior
- slow triggers and fast triggers of the behavior–greater focus on fast triggers because they can occur immediately and are easily identified
What is the definition of consequences
the response, positive or negative, to a behavior
What is the definition of positive behavioral supports?
strategies designed to change the students problem behaviors by manipulating the environment
Describe Formal team collaboration
- parent, teacher, and resource personnel study the needs of the student who has not been formally assessed, with academic, attendance, or behavioral problems
- IEP: student who has been evaluated qualifies for special education
- 504 plan: student with the disability does not qualify for direct instruction but receives accommodations to ensure academic success
Describe Informal team collaboration
- occurs between the teachers, parents, and other personnel who work with the student
- facilitate understanding and enhance communication
- Share information among team members to support student’s strengths
- problem solve in response to student’s needs & challenges
What are questions answered by the school team?
- What are the student’s strengths vs. weaknesses?
- What behaviors affect interaction in the environment?
- What instructional support is appropriate?
- What is the educational goal (LTG/STG) of this student?
- What is the student’s daily schedule?
- Can student access materials?
- Level of support (strategies to support learning)
* Independent, maximum, moderate, minimal - What is each team member’s role in supporting this student?
What are accommodations?
- does not lower or alter the standard or expectation of the course
- Changes environment, presentation, assistive technology, reinforcement, test adaptation
- EX: preferential seating, emphasize teaching approach (visual,auditory,both), individual vs. small group, note taking assistance, pre teaching, keyboard, positive reinforcement, large print, test format changes (multi. choice vs. fill-ins), shortening length of test
What are modifications?
- alters/lowers standards or expectations of the course
- changes: lower curriculum, adapt materials (use of manipulatives vs. pictures/text) text simplified, average all scores (throughout semester), use single project/test/paper, lower reading levels, simplify vocabulary
What are the goals when modifying the physical environment?
- promote a well-organized & predictable setting
categorized: sensory considerations, school, and home environment
In terms of sensory considerations what are the goals when providing a supportive environment?
Goal: minimize distractions & remove competing stimuli
Why is assessment needed when providing supportive environments for sensory considerations?
-assessment is needed to determine student’s sensory profile
What are some examples of sensory behaviors, and the modifications for them?
Examples: sensitivities to lighting, sound, smells, temperature, tactile, defensiveness
Modifications: soft lighting, use of earphone/earplugs, wear minimal amounts of perfume, maintain proper room temperature, carpet/furniture used based on student’s comfort level
What is structured teaching?
-refers to environmental strategies and environmental supports for individuals with ASD developed by the TEACCH
What is TEACCH?
- TREATMENT and EDUCATION of AUTISTIC and related COMMUNICATION-HANDICAPPED children program
- a statewide program for individuals in North Caroline
