CAN4GCA START Coaches Newsletter
Top 10 Behavior-isms
#1 All decisions are informed by the law, research, and the data.
Evidence-based practices (EBPs) are interventions that researchers have shown to be effective practices. The law requires that teaching practices be based on evidence of its effectiveness. Here are some links to resources for EBPs.
#2 Primary Goals: Socialization and Independence
#3 Have high expectations and presume competence.
#4 Differentiate assessment and instruction
Differentiated Output Hierarchy
- Open-ended questions
- Visual organization strategies
- Closed strategies
- Choice strategies
- Yes/no strategies
http://www.gvsu.edu/autismcenter/differentiated-output-hierarchy-136.htm
#5 Frontload: think in ABC, FBA, ABA.
#6 Visual systems are non-negotiable
- Not independent
- Not engaged
- Presenting with behavioral challenges
- Adult aberrant behavior
#7 Use preferred interests!
#8 Step into the script
#9 Plan for Adulthood - Transition
- Ask or learn about START Building Your Future training
- Visual supports and self-management systems
- Teach information about public transportation and Driver's Education
- Independent Access to transportation
- State Identification card
- Internship positions prior to exit
- Paid employment position prior to exit
- technology and social navigation
- socially-acceptable dress
- Hygiene
#10 Attitude - Pick a good one!
Upcoming trainings
January 24, 2018- Educational Strategies for Students with ASD*
https://catalog.geneseeisd.org/Catalog/Details/453
https://catalog.geneseeisd.org/Catalog/Details/454
Information and Registration is available online. Follow the links above.
* Required training for all START coaches (if not previously attended)
START Coaches Training
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Davis Education Center, Rooms F & G
Coaches can learn more about the Classroom Environment and Teaching Assessment (CETA) and how to use systems to better support students with ASD. Light refreshments will be available.
Please register online here: Coaches Training Registration
Registration will close by Wednesday, March 7th, 2018 at 3pm.
Featuring Paula Kluth
April 30, 2018
Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, East Lansing, MI
Registration opens soon
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https://www.gvsu.edu/autismcenter/start-connecting-newsletter-213.htm
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