17 videos found
Arrival Routine - Nicholas
Arrivals can be difficult, but the use of an arrival routine and visual strategies can support the transition to the classroom.
Arrival Routine - Phong
Arrivals can be difficult, but the use of visuals and reinforcement may make this routine easier and less stressful.
Choice Making During Small Group
Norma uses wait time and prompting to support a student who is learning to verbally make choices.
Choice Making During Snack - Charlie
Teachers work to problem solve a student's behavior during snack time by making changes to his visual choice board.
Choice Making During Snack - Dre
Marissa uses a variety of prompts to teach Dre to make a choice between two snack items.
Choice Making During Snack - Marissa
Marissa learns that pointing means making a choice.
Choice Making During Snack - Phong
Phong successfully learns the link between pointing at an object and signifying choice.
Honoring Student Preferences
Don't force a a reluctant student to "join the rest" if he is more comfortable watching the group and following along, especially if he can show that he is learning the content.
Identifying Student Preferences
Developing a like/dislike list for each student could be a boon to teaching strategies and support positive behavior change and maintenance.
Individualizing a Student's Schedule
Shawn demonstrates a need for a different schedule and his teachers appropriately respond.
Measuring Student Progress
Student progress is sometimes measured in small increments. Marissa shares how a student's "win" makes her day.
Offering a Replacement
Priscilla recognizes her student's sensory motor needs and offers him an appropriate, alternative item to chew.
Problem Solving
Marissa shares her experiences with others, if a strategy or intervention doesn't work today, try something else tomorrow. Keep at it.
Recording Student Progress
​Marissa talks about collecting data using information from the student's entire educational team.
Teaching Language
Michelle teaches the language for a small group activity through the use of a peer model, teacher modeling, and visual supports.
Teaching Priorities
​Marissa talks about how a three-week professional development opportunities has changed her professional practice.
Transitioning Outside
Staff teaches students how to use the picture schedule system to transition outside.