Skillstreaming
"Dealing with Losing"
Adam
- 10 years old
- 4th grade
- autism
- speech and language--perspective taking, social interactions, articulation
- difficulty focusing in class
- silly and inappropriate during unstructured times
- impulsive
- when loses games--complains, makes excuses
- struggles with peer relationships
Procedure
- Teacher and student completed checklist
- Both identified "Dealing with Losing" as an area of deficit
- Hopes to assist with peer relationships
Define the skill
Review generated list of situations when someone might lose
Relate to the Green Bay Packers
Important to stay calm and respectful
Review Skill Card
Model the Skill
Observational Learning
iPad video of classmates--"modeling enhancers"
Identify behavioral steps
Establish Skill Need
Where, when, with whom skill can be used
Select Role-Player
Adam was the only student
Teacher-teacher role-play
Set up Role-Play
Setting--indoor recess
Conduct Role-Play
Think Aloud
Redirect if off-track
Someone always won/lost
Record on iPad
Provide Feedback
Reflect on each other's performance
Comment on how steps were followed
Impact on player's feelings
Reinforce positive behavior
Reteach when necessary
Results
- Success out of Opportunity data chart
- Over time, percentage of skill usage increased
- Often used Step 1
- Needed most redirection with steps 2 and 3
- Consulted with general education to encourage generalization
- Probably better results with larger group
Next Steps
- Involve other teachers, parents
- Teach "Being a Good Sport"