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.

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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