Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast Autism Classroom Resources Podcast: A Podcast for Special Educators
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| 227. 5 Tips for a successful Start Teaching Special Needs Students [Getting Ready for BTS] | 30 juil. 2024 | 00:20:49 | |
What can you do in the first few weeks of school to help create a more smoothly operating classroom for teaching special needs students? I often talk about the importance of implementing strategies and systems to ensure your classroom runs efficiently and implementing some very basic strategies in the first weeks of school can help set you, your staff, and your students up for success. The first few weeks of school are crucial for getting students used to your classroom and how things work. In this episode, I share why you should focus on building relationships with students and staff, the importance of using visuals, how to prioritize tasks for each day, and why you should reflect at the end of the school day. 03:41 - How to build relationships with your students in the first few weeks of school 08:50 - Ways you can build relationships with your staff even with limited time alone with them 10:36 - Why you should be using more visuals than you actually need 12:08 - The importance of making a prioritized list of tasks for each day 16:12 - Why reflecting on what is working and what is not working is crucial in the first few weeks Show Notes: http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode175 Resources:
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| 226. The Nuts & Bolts of Leading Your classroom Team [Getting Ready for BTS] | 23 juil. 2024 | 00:15:26 | |
Teachers struggle a LOT with building and leading their classroom teams. I want to structure this month’s podcasts around helping you do both because even if you’re just out of school and surrounded by paraprofessionals with three times as much experience, you need to take the lead. So today, I start with a discussion of the nuts and bolts of building the structure with a classroom staff so they can work as a team. 01:48 - Why leadership isn’t some big, scary thing 03:55 - An overview of the first part of the structure you’ll need: the classroom zoning plan 06:20 - What a zoning plan doesn’t include and the key to making it work 08:00 - The purpose of the lesson plan and setting up the vision for your classroom 10:50 - What to keep in mind as you build the classroom structure with your staff Show Notes: http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode131 Resources:
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| 225. 5 Key Characteristics of a Strong Classroom Schedule for the IEP [Getting Ready for BTS] | 16 juil. 2024 | 00:15:00 | |
Today, I’m focusing on setting up the classroom schedule for the IEP. To me, the schedule is the most important and pivotal element of classroom design. It drives the other pieces of the classroom, tells me what the physical space will look like, and is based on the teaching implementation plan. Once the TIP is completed, it’s easier to see what activities are going into the schedule, and once the schedule is complete, the other pieces start falling into place. So, in this episode, I talk about the characteristics of a strong schedule. 02:49 - High levels of engagement with instruction and interaction 06:07 - Tying each activity to specific goals and objections for each student 07:11 - Quickly moving daily pace and engaging students 10:34 - Integrating each student’s goals and objections and your curriculum Show Notes: http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode81 Resources:
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| 224. Building the Classroom Culture [Getting Ready for BTS] | 09 juil. 2024 | 00:14:31 | |
Continuing our five-part series on Building Effective Classroom Teams, this episode focuses on how you, as a team member, are responsible for establishing and nurturing the classroom culture with both the students and the staff. Your tone, your behavior, and your approach can make the difference between a classroom that people tolerate working in each day and one that includes a team of adults working together for the good of the students. Now, this is easier said than done, right? In this episode, I will give you some ideas of how to set the tone for the classroom and what you want it to be, along with some personal experiences that taught me some good lessons about finding positives. Show Notes: https://autismclassroomresources.com/podcasts/ep-2-building-the-classroom-culture/ Resources:
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| 223. How to Prep for the New Year By the Pool [Getting Ready for BTS] | 02 juil. 2024 | 00:19:32 | |
July’s here! It’s an interesting month for us teachers. Everyone tends to slow down this time of year, go on vacation, and relax and chill. But those of us in the teaching world take some time out of our summer to gear up for the new school year. So, to move you forward in that direction, I want to give you some idea of materials I’d prioritize as you sit by the pool and think about how you want to set up your classroom. 01:30 - How I used to spend my summers prepping for the classroom 05:12 - Ways to set up your visual schedules 06:33 - Making the use of visual schedules much easier (attention, newer teachers!) 08:43 - What kind of picture schedule should you use? 12:29 - Ways to create materials for independent task work 14:09 - Why work tasks are important and the kinds of tasks you want to include Show Notes: http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode126 Resources:
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| 222. What Is an Independent Work System Really? [Listener Favorite] | 25 juin 2024 | 00:16:23 | |
If you follow me on social media, you can probably tell that I love independent work systems! Social media has made sharing tasks among each other much easier compared to the days before the arrival of Pinterest and Instagram. But it also means you have access to tons of misinformation, and there's a lot of it out there when it comes to independent work systems. What is an independent work system, though? Today, I'm kicking off a new series of episodes about independent work systems by clearing up those misconceptions, defining what the system is, and discussing what it's truly designed to be. 5:32 - Defining what an independent work system is and the four questions it must answer 8:55 - Why these systems are effective tools for students 9:31 - The critical element that's often left out of independent work systems 10:58 - What the work structure in the system is designed to do for the student 11:42 - A must-have element for a student to complete the work system and the only thing it's designed to teach Show Notes: http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode113 Resources:
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| 221. Teaching Implementation Plan: An Easy Road Map for Your Classroom IEP [Listener Favorite] | 18 juin 2024 | 00:13:51 | |
So far, I’ve spent the last few episodes talking about creating a collaborative IEP. So now that that’s done, you have to actually implement the IEP. Start thinking about how to organize your learning environment and incorporate the IEPs for all of your students to meet their individual needs. It takes a well-structured, well-organized classroom design. In this episode, I'm discussing your teaching implementation plan (TIP) for the IEP. 04:10 - What the TIP is and its objective 07:37 - How the TIP serves as a road map for your instruction 09:14 - How using the TIP makes your life easier Show Notes: http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode80 Resources:
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| 220. Choosing and Developing Effective Special Education Teaching Materials for Learners With Autism [Listener Favorite] | 11 juin 2024 | 00:07:32 | |
Creating effective special education teaching materials is more important than you may think, especially for our learners with autism. Students with autism oftentimes focus on details of pictures or learning materials that you may not even notice. Being aware and intentional of the teaching materials you are using is so important in helping them learn the concepts you are trying to teach. There are certain things to keep in mind in order to create effective special education teaching materials. In this episode, I am sharing six tips for how to develop effective special education teaching materials for your learners with autism. 01:35 - Why you should be using examples that are very different from each other when introducing new concepts 02:08 - The importance of keeping your examples clear and straightforward 02:50 - Why avoiding distracting backgrounds is helpful for students 03:26 - How to avoid material overlap 04:04 - What to avoid when creating materials so students can’t just guess the correct answer 04:49 - When to start working on the generalization of a concept Show Notes: http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode183 Resources:
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| 219. Getting Started With Challenging Behavior in the Classroom [Listener Favorite] | 04 juin 2024 | 00:20:31 | |
In this episode, I'm talking about the basic principles of behavior. These principles may be a review for some, but I think even behavior pros will find at least a kernel that they can use to help their team understand how behavior works (and how it doesn't). Sometimes it's unfathomable to those of us who do this all the time why others in the classroom or school just don't seem to get these ideas. To us, they may be basic principles that feel like water and air. But to others, they are the opposite of what they learned about behavior from their parenting, previous classroom teams, previous administrators or just previous experience with students. So I think they bear repeating a bit to make sure we are all on the same track. Show Notes: https://autismclassroomresources.com/episode6 Resources:
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| 218. 3 Data Collection Procedures You Need for Extended School Year Decisions | 28 mai 2024 | 00:11:24 | |
When we are considering Extended School Year (ESY) services for our students, collecting and reviewing data is crucial. There are many state and federal regulations about who qualifies for ESY, and data is a key component in determining who needs this additional support and if it's beneficial for the students receiving the services. Whether you have already determined which students are eligible for ESY and are looking to understand data collection procedures throughout ESY or are still in the process of determining eligibility, ensuring that data is collected properly and that the data moves with the student will help in decision-making moving forward. To help you better understand what goes into data collection procedures for ESY, I am breaking down what ESY is, the importance of consistent data collection, and what tools are helpful for data collection. 01:41 - What Extended School Year (ESY) is 03:17 - The importance of taking data throughout the school year 05:25 - How to take weekly data during ESY 07:46 - Why it is necessary to pass along data from ESY to the student's teacher Show Notes: http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode218 Resources:
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| 217. Preparing Students With ASD for College: Interview With Dr. Marc Ellison From the West Virginia Autism Training Center | 21 mai 2024 | 00:29:54 | |
For many of our students, high school graduation is not the end of their educational journey. We certainly have a lot more students who are recognized with autism now who are academically able to go on to secondary education. But how can we begin to help our students prepare for college, and what skills should we focus on? Today, our guest, Dr. Marc Ellison, shares some insight into this and more! Dr. Marc Ellison is the executive director of the West Virginia Autism Training Center, located at Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia. Dr. Ellison has worked for almost 40 years to provide support to individuals diagnosed with autism, their families, educators, and caregivers. Dr. Ellison came to Marshall University full-time to lead the college support program, which was the first of its kind in the nation. In this episode, Dr. Marc Ellison shares when to start preparing for college, the challenges students with ASD face in the college setting, what helps students succeed in college, and the importance of community. 04:41 - When to begin planning for the college transition 07:50 - What challenges students with ASD face in the college setting 15:00 - The skills and factors that have helped students with ASD succeed at Marshall University 18:42 - How he has created a community for students with autism on campus and the benefits of creating this community 23:59 - The importance of teachers anticipating student needs and having difficult conversations when needed Show Notes: http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode217 Resources:
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| 216. Writing IEP Goals: 5 Things You Need to Ask | 14 mai 2024 | 00:17:08 | |
There are many things that we need to think about when writing IEP goals. We need to look at the present level of performance, curriculum goals, and parent input. However, there are other things we should consider when we write IEP goals, regardless of when we write them during the school year. When considering what a student’s goals should be, there are questions we should be asking. There, of course, are the standard questions - Is your goal measurable? Is it clear? And is it related to the present level of performance? But there are 5 additional questions I think are key to writing better goals for your students. In this episode, I am diving into what these 5 questions are and how asking them before writing a goal will make your life easier throughout the year. 03:10 - Why it’s important to ask if a goal has been written before 05:42 - What an enabling goal is 07:05 - The importance of looking at what skills a student will need in their next environment 08:45 - Why you should be considering how you will teach the skill 12:45 - How to write goals that allow you to accurately track and measure them Show Notes: http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode216 Resources:
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| 215. Discovering the Hidden Curriculum Meaning With Dr. Brenda Myles | 07 mai 2024 | 00:32:59 | |
There are many unspoken rules and expectations that neurotypical individuals pick up on and learn in their everyday lives. But for some people, understanding these unspoken norms of behavior and social interactions can be difficult. That is why it is incredibly important, especially as special education teachers, that we understand what the hidden curriculum is and how we can help our students be more successful with it. Dr. Brenda Smith Myles, Ph.D., is joining us today to talk all about the hidden curriculum. Brenda Smith Myles, Ph.D., formerly a professor at the University of Kansas, is the recipient of the Autism Society of America’s Outstanding Professional Award, the Princeton Fellowship Award, The Global and Regional Asperger Syndrome (GRASP) Divine Neurotypical Award, and the American Academy of Pediatrics Autism Champion. Brenda has made over 3000 presentations all over the world and has written more than 300 articles and books on ASD. In addition, she collaborated with the three organization who identified evidenced-based practices in autism. Further, in a survey conducted by the University of Texas, she was acknowledged as the second most productive applied researcher in ASD in the world. Brenda is sharing some incredible insight on the hidden curriculum meaning, how we can teach it, why it’s beneficial for everyone to be taught it, and how not understanding it can negatively impact our students with autism. 03:21 - The hidden curriculum meaning and what exactly it is 07:56 - How we can teach the hidden curriculum and help our literal learners be successful with it 11:00 - Examples of how not understanding the hidden curriculum can have a negative impact on autistic individuals when interacting with the community 16:06 - How not understanding the environment they're in and how it differs from another environment can affect autistic individuals 21:45 - The challenges experienced by individuals who are unable to observe the environment in a way that allows them to absorb information Show Notes: http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode215 Resources:
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| 214. Building Solid Teacher Parent Relationships: From the Parent Perspective With Kelley Coleman | 30 avr. 2024 | 00:58:22 | |
As special education teachers, we know how important it is to have solid teacher-parent relationships. Strong teacher-parent relationships help us best serve our students by creating a collaborative team approach that helps create a supportive environment for the students both at home and at school. But understanding how we as educators can develop these solid relationships can be challenging. That is why I am so grateful that Kelley Coleman is joining us today to provide us with some incredible insight from a parent’s perspective. Kelley Coleman is a feature film development executive turned author and advocate for parent caregivers and individuals with disabilities. Her book Everything No One Tells You About Parenting a Disabled Child: Your Guide to the Essential Systems, Services, and Supports draws upon over a decade of experience, including her own experience parenting a child with multiple disabilities. Kelley lives in Los Angeles with her husband, two boys, and her son’s trusty service dog. In this episode, Kelley shares her experience with ableism and what it means, what parents find important when meeting teachers, and how teachers can help foster a strong teacher-parent relationship. 02:56 - Kelley’s journey and experience parenting a child with multiple disabilities 11:12 - What ableism is and how teachers and parents can be respectful of a child’s privacy in terms of their disability 22:15 - What educators should know about meeting parents for the first time and what is really important to parents 25:05 - How both parents and schools can foster strong, positive teacher-parent relationships 35:05 - Why teachers and parents should be in ongoing communication throughout the school year, not just at IEP meetings Show Notes: http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode214 Resources:
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| 213. The Impact of Students’ Behavior: What Every Paraprofessional (And Professional) Needs to Know (From SEA) | 23 avr. 2024 | 00:12:21 | |
Behavior is not a one-way street. There is an interconnectedness between student behavior and teacher behavior, which we can sometimes miss. It is so important that we recognize the impact special education teachers and special education paraprofessionals have on student behaviors to avoid any unintentional reinforcement of challenging behaviors. In this episode, I’m breaking down the research behind how children’s behavior drives the behavior of adults without the adults realizing it. I share why understanding that behavior has reciprocal impacts is so important, how to ensure we aren’t fading out the demands on a student based on their behavior, and the importance of observing other adults in the classroom. 02:40 - The research behind how student behavior impacts teacher behavior in an educational setting 05:52 - Why being aware that behavior has reciprocal impacts within the classroom helps prevent fading out demands without a plan in place 07:15 - How being aware of the reciprocal behavior cycle can help us stop it 08:04 - Why we must create a team culture where everyone can watch each other’s backs because everyone’s behavior impacts others Show Notes: http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode213 Resources:
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| 212. 3 Ways You Can Address Behavior With a Sensory Function | 16 avr. 2024 | 00:15:05 | |
When a student’s challenging behavior is a result of a sensory function, knowing how to address it can be difficult. We want to help our students cope with sensory experiences in an effective and safe way so that their needs are met and they are not harming themselves or others. Whether students are looking to escape a situation that is causing them sensory distress or if they are seeking internal reinforcement from a sensory experience, we can help students find appropriate replacement behaviors. In this episode, I am sharing ways you can help students request breaks, teach self-regulation strategies, and help students find replacement sensory experiences to reduce challenging behavior. 01:45 - Why teaching students to request a break when the sensory distress is causing them to have a challenging behavior is important 06:23 - Ideas for how to teach self-regulation 10:36 - How to help students when challenging behavior is caused by an internal reinforcer or sensory function Show Notes: http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode212 Resources:
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| 211. Are You Asking the Wrong Question About Sensory Seeking Behavior? | 09 avr. 2024 | 00:18:27 | |
There are many myths about behavior that impact the way we talk about and approach challenging behaviors. Many people look to answer whether a student’s challenging behavior is sensory seeking behavior or intentional behavior but there are several issues with focusing solely on that question when it comes to challenging behavior. As special educators, we have to help our students learn to cope more successfully, regardless of whether the behavior is sensory or behavior-related. In this episode, I am diving into some common myths and misconceptions about the functions of challenging behavior and what we should actually be looking at when determining the function of a behavior. 02:00 - Why asking if the challenging behavior is sensory or behavior is the wrong question to explore 03:49 - How presuming that all challenging behavior that isn’t sensory seeking behavior is willful is incorrect 08:01 - What question you should be asking to determine if the function of the behavior is sensory-related 09:19 - How to assess whether something has an automatic function by looking at if it's happening when there's nothing else going on 10:34 - Ways that escaping a sensory situation may be involved in challenging behaviors and their function Show Notes: http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode211 Resources:
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| 210. Teaching Appropriate Attention-Seeking & Waiting to Replace Challenging Behaviors | 02 avr. 2024 | 00:19:17 | |
Attention-seeking behavior is a common challenge in classrooms, and addressing it effectively is crucial for the overall learning environment. One possible reason for this attention-seeking behavior is that some of our students do not yet have the effective communication to gain attention in a more appropriate way. For these students, we need to explicitly teach them these communication skills. When we provide explicit instruction and reinforcement, we can help students acquire the communication skills necessary to seek attention in a positive manner rather than through negative attention-seeking behaviors. In this episode, I am giving a quick overview of choosing which communication form to use, how to provide practice and repetition to help students develop these communication skills, and the importance of providing the appropriate type of attention. 03:41 - Things to consider when choosing the communication form you will teach your student to use when seeking attention 06:33 - How to provide practice for a student to gain your attention using a set-up teaching situation 09:15 - How to use a brief overview of what to expect and your knowledge of the student to help prevent behavior problems when working on attention-seeking communication 12:02 - The importance of giving the student attention in whatever way the FBA states 14:23 - Why using “wait cards” can be helpful in helping students understand when you cannot give them attention Show Notes: http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode210 Resources:
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| 209. But We Attend to Them All the Time: Effective Replacement Behaviors for Attention-Seeking | 26 mars 2024 | 00:21:14 | |
All attention is not equal. We have likely all worked with students who engage in behavior just to get attention, whether it be positive or negative. Even when students are getting what we feel is a lot of attention, they may still engage in attention-seeking behavior because the attention they receive is on our terms, not theirs. Students often realize that our response to negative behavior is larger and more consistent than our response to positive behavior. This, in turn, reinforces to them that if they want attention, negative behaviors are the way to get it. In this episode, I am breaking down the three advantages negative attention has over positive behavior and ideas of ways you can try to encourage more positive attention-seeking behaviors. 05:56 - How consistency gives negative behavior an advantage over positive behavior 06:51 - Why the magnitude of our response to behaviors matters 07:29 - The impact of learning history on behaviors 09:10 - How increasing the magnitude of our response to positive behaviors can help encourage more positive behavior 13:26 - The importance of consistency in boosting replacement behaviors Show Notes: http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode209 Resources:
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| 208. Strategies for Behavior: When They Can’t Have What They Want | 19 mars 2024 | 00:16:13 | |
What do you do when a student asks for something that they cannot have? Oftentimes, when our students request something and they are unable to have it, it can lead to behaviors. There are strategies for behavior we can utilize that can help our students learn that sometimes they cannot have what they ask for. When we are looking at strategies for behavior, there are some things I would do and things I would not do when a student asks for something they can’t have. We know that we cannot always get what we ask for, but how can we help our students to understand this as well? In this episode, I am sharing my top don’ts for when a student requests something they can’t have, as well as my top 4 strategies to help students understand that something they request may not be available. 05:41 - Why you should not remove their opportunities to make the request using their communication devices 07:23 - When you should give the student what they are asking for 08:21 - The importance of giving students lots of opportunities to practice this skill 10:13 - How to teach a student to wait for something instead of not having it at all 10:48 - Why you should use concrete signs when something isn’t available Show Notes: http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode208 Resources:
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| 207. Replacement Behavior Strategies: Defining a Break to Make It Effective | 12 mars 2024 | 00:18:08 | |
Asking for a break is a great replacement behavior for students trying to escape a certain situation. However, not all breaks are going to be effective for every student. Truly understanding the function of a student's behavior and what they are trying to escape from is key to understanding what an effective break would be for that student. When looking at replacement behavior strategies and determining what your student would benefit from in terms of a break, it is important to remember that a break is not a timeout. There are several factors that go into an effective break for your students and each student is going to have different preferences. In this episode, I am breaking down what to consider when determining break options for your students. 06:12 - The importance of recognizing that a break is not a timeout 10:00 - Why it is not necessary to have a specific area for breaks 11:27 - Examples of how a break may look with or without other people with the student 12:50 - How offering choices can work when students ask for a break 13:54 - Ways that breaks can offer an opportunity for emotional regulation Show Notes: http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode207 Resources:
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| 206. Teaching Replacement Behavior for Escape Behaviors | 05 mars 2024 | 00:29:56 | |
Finding replacement behaviors for escape-related behaviors can be a challenge. Oftentimes, when we come across a student struggling with a work, social, or other situation in the classroom and are avoiding it, figuring out how to help them may seem difficult. However, there are some ways we can help students learn replacement behaviors for these situations. When our students have escape-related behaviors, it’s important that we teach them how to get away from that thing, person, or situation in an appropriate way. This is an important skill for our students to learn both inside the classroom and outside. In this episode, we will be diving into the benefits of teaching replacement behaviors and equipping students with functional communication skills, as well as the research behind it all. 04:36 - When to use Functional Communication Training 09:32 - 3 reasons why it’s beneficial to teach students to request not to do something 12:32 - A look at the different communication forms to use when teaching replacement behaviors 17:55 - Why we must actually teach the selected communication strategy to allow students opportunities to practice requesting their replacement behaviors for escape 22:28 - How to decide what to do if the behavior continues to happen Show Notes: http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode206 Resources:
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| 205. What if Your Student Runs Out of Independent Work Time? | 27 févr. 2024 | 00:18:32 | |
What happens when we have independent work systems set up for our students, but they aren’t completing them in the allotted independent work time? The whole point of independent work systems is for students to get their work done independently and in a certain amount of time so they can do the thing they want to do. But we all know that that is not always the case. If your students aren’t completing their work during independent work time, there are some ways you can problem-solve to help them be successful in completing their work system. When I see situations where students are not completing their independent work, I generally ask certain questions to try to figure out what is going on. In this episode, I am sharing 3 questions to ask if a student isn’t completing their work during independent work time and what to try next. 04:54 - How to determine if the student has the right task for independent work time 07:35 - Why having a finished basket is key for many students to finish their work 10:06 - How students must know what to do when they finish their tasks 14:43 - Tips for what to do next if your student is still not finishing their work Show Notes: http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode205 Resources:
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| 204. Teaching Students to Work Independently: 5 Ways to Stretch Their Skills | 20 févr. 2024 | 00:13:25 | |
How do we advance independent work systems once our students know how to complete it on their own? The goal of independent work systems is to help students build independence. In order to help our students learn to work independently, it is crucial that we know how to adjust the work system when necessary to bump up the level of independence needed to complete it. Using independent work systems isn’t meant to be just a way to get students to complete tasks independently within the system. We want students to increase their ability to work independently so they can be more independent in other situations in the classroom, as well as in a work environment as they get older. In this episode, I’m sharing 5 ways that we can change our independent work systems to fit our more independent students and to build their skills as they become more independent. 03:49 - How moving the task boxes away from our students’ tables helps develop independence 07:16 - Why we may want to start leaving materials out of the system 08:43 - How using a “raise your hand” visual can be helpful for students who have a tendency to not do their work carefully 09:21 - Ideas for how to help students become more independent in the work system using lists 09:53 - How to expand the work system and move beyond boxes to help students use them in different environments Show Notes: http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode204 Resources:
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| 203. 5 Strategies You Need to Know to Teach Students How to Work Independently | 13 févr. 2024 | 00:17:26 | |
We know the goal of independent work systems is to help students build independence. Both the way these work systems are set up and the strategies we use within them are key to helping our students build independence. It is important that we use effective, evidence-based practices within these independent work systems. When teaching students how to work independently, we must provide the appropriate amount of support to help guide the student toward independence. In this episode, I walk you through 5 strategies for teaching and supporting the systems in your classroom. We’ll discuss the importance of nonverbal prompting, waiting students out, how to get students back on track, why you should fade out your presence, and when to provide reinforcement. 04:49 - Why you should only use nonverbal prompts during independent work 08:20 - Tips to help wait the student out to build independence and initiation 11:23 - An effective way to use a nonverbal prompt to get students back on track 12:17 - The importance of fading out your presence 13:14 - Why you should only be providing reinforcement once all their work is completed Show Notes: http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode203 Resources:
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| 202. 5 Must Haves for Task Box Activities to Teach Independence | 06 févr. 2024 | 00:17:21 | |
Task box activities are great for practicing independence and maintaining previously mastered skills. But how can we ensure our task boxes are set up to teach independence effectively? Not all task box activities are created equally - some might be great activities but would not work well in an independent work system. There are 5 key characteristics that task box activities must have if they are being used in an independent work system. Ensuring your task boxes meet all 5 of these characteristics sets your students up for success and allows them to truly practice working on their independence. In this episode, I am sharing why your tasks must be mastered, the need for a clear beginning and end, excluding extra pieces, why task components must be organized, and why tasks should remain assembled. 03:00 - Why tasks in independent work systems must be previously mastered 08:07 - The importance of tasks having a clear beginning and end 09:07 - Why including extra pieces in task boxes can cause confusion 10:21 - How organizing materials can be helpful for students completing task box activities 11:56 - Why students should leave a completed task intact when they turn it in Show Notes: http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode202 Resources:
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| 201. How to Start an Independent Task Box Work System | 30 janv. 2024 | 00:22:12 | |
Setting up independent task box work systems can seem overwhelming if you don’t know where to begin or are unsure what systems to put in place to make them effective. However, once you have them implemented into your classroom, they can be incredibly beneficial for increasing independent work skills for your students. But how can you get started without wasting time trying to figure out an effective system? You don’t need to start implementing an independent task box work system in your classroom from scratch. I have found ways to make it easier and more effective for both you and your students, and in today’s episode, I am breaking down the materials needed for a task box work system, how to organize task boxes, and how to start implementing them in a way that sets you and your students up for success. 03:09 - What materials you need to create an independent work system 12:20 - How to determine how many workstations you need and where they will be set up 14:43 - How to use visual schedules effectively to promote independent work skills 17:19 - Tips for putting your baskets together and starting to implement the work systems with students Show Notes: http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode201 Resources:
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| 200. Best of ACR Podcast | 23 janv. 2024 | 00:19:46 | |
I cannot believe we are 200 episodes into the Autism Classroom Resources podcast. I am so grateful to each and every one of you for tuning in! We have covered so many topics in the first 200 episodes, from challenging behavior to visual schedules to addressing systemic racism in special education. I am so glad that you have been able to gain valuable insight and tips from my autism classroom podcast! In order to celebrate 200 episodes and reflect back on what we've done so far, I am sharing the top 10 downloaded episodes from the podcast. In this episode, I am sharing the most loved episodes, an overview of what was covered, and the common themes between these top episodes. 03:53 - Where to find more information on preventing downtime in your classroom 06:49 - Which episode to tune into to find 9 tips to think about when writing IEP goals 09:58 - The 3 strategies to boost classroom management and where to hear more about these strategies 14:40 - What perseveration is and which episode discusses it in more detail 16:01 - The number 1 most downloaded episode of the Autism Classroom Resources podcast Show Notes: http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode200 Resources:
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| 199. Let's Have the Hard Conversation About Parent Teacher Relationships | 16 janv. 2024 | 00:17:03 | |
Parent-teacher relationships can be complicated and challenging on both sides. One of the most important things to keep in mind in order to have successful and respectful parent-teacher relationships is that judgment and blame are only going to do more harm than good and will not be beneficial to the student. That is why understanding different perspectives is crucial to a respectful parent-teacher relationship. There is no doubt that many people act differently based on their setting and the expectations of that setting. Our students are no different. There are different resources, expectations, and characteristics at home versus at school and because of this, our students may behave differently in each setting. In this episode, I am diving into why this is so important to keep in mind, how to communicate with parents about these differences in behavior, and why it is unproductive to place blame on families. 00:50 - A real-life story about how an autism professional’s son behaves differently around her than when he is around his teachers 04:53 - How the characteristics and expectations at school and at home can vary greatly resulting in different behavior 07:55- Why, as an educator, it’s important to not allow yourself to blame parents for their child’s behavior at school 08:40 - Why fixing the setting and utilizing strategies to match with students’ skills can help get different skills and behaviors within the classroom 13:16 - My message to you about parent-teacher relationships Show Notes: http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode199 Resources:
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| 198. How to Start Building Independent Work Skills (For Students Who Aren’t Independent) | 09 janv. 2024 | 00:19:39 | |
Independent work systems can be very helpful in helping students learn how to complete a series of tasks on their own, without assistance. However, some of our students may not be ready to work through a fully independent work system right away. We know that not all of our students come to us with independent work skills. So what can we do to help those students develop these skills? Some of our students are not yet able to complete tasks independently, and therefore, we do not have tasks to put into their systems. In this episode, I am breaking down how we can help our students develop this independence and ways we can set up their systems to help them become more independent at various tasks inside an independent work system. 04:21 - What an independent work system is 05:19 - The characteristics that make up independent work systems 08:42 - What types of tasks to start with if a student does not yet have independent work skills 09:46 - How to modify the tasks to help students become more independent 13:31 - Insight into schedules for independent work systems Show Notes: http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode198 Resources:
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| 197. What Is the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) and Why You Should Use It | 02 janv. 2024 | 00:18:51 | |
The Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) can be incredibly beneficial for helping our students with autism to communicate. Often, the term PECS is misused to talk about using pictures as a form of communication. However, PECS is actually a system that has specific phases that help in expanding the functions of our students' communication. We want students to be able to communicate in an effective way, and I truly love PECS for encouraging our students to communicate. In this episode, I am clearing up some misconceptions about PECS, sharing ten reasons that I love PECS, and encouraging special educators to use it with their students. 01:20 - The truth behind a common misunderstanding about the Picture Exchange Communication System 02:52 - What PECS actually is and how it encourages speech 07:58 - How PECS encourages initiating communication 11:30 - The benefit of using pictures within PECS to communicate 13:05 - How the Picture Exchange Communication System builds on students' strengths Show Notes: http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode197 Resources:
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| 196. From the Academy: Maintaining the Joy in Teaching | 26 déc. 2023 | 00:13:19 | |
This year especially, I have noticed that many special educators are struggling to remember why we do this job. This is a challenging job as it is and adding in staffing shortages, increased work requirements, and additional factors can make it even harder. That is why I feel it is important to find ways to help us all find the joy in teaching again. Remembering why we do what we do and why we became special educators in the first place isn’t always easy. I have found one way that has been incredibly helpful for me to remember what brings me joy in teaching. This episode is from the private podcast inside the Special Educator Academy, where I am sharing how to use a joy file to help us remember the things that have brought us joy in our jobs so we can continue to do the work we do. 06:19 - How mantras can help us focus on what’s important 06:48 - What a joy file is and what it contains 08:49 - Ideas for how to store your joy file 09:20 - Why you should be looking at your joy file regularly Show Notes: http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode196 Resources:
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| 195. From the SEA: Coping Skills for Teachers - Why You Need to Take a Break | 19 déc. 2023 | 00:13:13 | |
As most of us are entering winter break, it is the perfect time for a little teacher self-care reminder. We hear a lot about self-care and coping skills for teachers, but as teachers, we often think that if we take a break, we will fall behind. The truth is that taking breaks actually makes you a better special education teacher! In this episode, I am giving you a sneak peek at an episode from the private podcast inside the Special Educator Academy. I am sharing five reasons you should be taking a break (without feeling guilty!) over winter break. I’d love to hear why you’re taking a break. Send me a DM on Instagram @autismclassroomresources, and let me know how you are recharging over winter break. 05:01 - Why you should be taking time to focus on what’s truly important 06:25 - How scheduled breaks help you recharge 07:28 - Why stepping away from work allows you to keep things in perspective 08:30 - How taking a break promotes creativity (and why you need creativity as a special education teacher!) 10:30 - Why taking breaks is key to preventing burnout Show Notes: http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode195 Resources:
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| 194. How We Can Effectively Use Social Stories Free Download | 12 déc. 2023 | 00:23:37 | |
Social stories can be an incredible tool for helping students with autism, but there are elements to consider when writing social stories to make them the most effective they can be. They may not be effective for all students or for all skills and situations, but there is research supporting the effectiveness of social stories. In this episode, I am sharing how to apply the research behind social stories, when social stories might be most successful, and how to write social stories in the most effective manner. If you are looking for a way to get started with social stories without starting from scratch, be sure to check out the behavioral toolkits that include social stories and visuals to help your students. You can also grab the social stories free downloads for winter break and following teacher directions. 01:43 - What the research says about the effectiveness of social stories 03:54 - Examples of situations that social stories may work well for 05:08 - The four steps in implementing social stories 11:08 - The importance of the language used in the social story 15:20 - An example of how to create an effective social story 21:18 - Be sure to grab your social stories free downloads for winter break and following teacher directions. Show Notes: http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode194 Resources: | |||
| 193. Social Stories for Behavior - What the Research Says | 05 déc. 2023 | 00:19:33 | |
We are in the midst of the holiday season, and chances are you are seeing more challenging behaviors than usual due to schedule changes and different events and activities. Luckily, there is a great tool that can be used to help students with all of these changes - social stories! You have likely used or been told to use social stories for behavior at some point, but there are ways to craft and implement these tools that can help make them more effective. It’s important to understand that using social stories for behavior is not a magic cure, but for some students, they can be very beneficial for various situations. In this episode, we are looking at what social stories are, examples of social stories, and what the research says about using social stories. 03:19 - When and why social stories were originally created 04:27 - What social stories are and what they consist of 08:03 - An example and explanation of an effective social story 09:34 - The research behind the effectiveness of social stories Show Notes: http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode193 Resources:
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| 192. What Is the Next Dollar Up Method and Why Use It? | 28 nov. 2023 | 00:12:24 | |
Have you ever had a student who struggled to understand the value of money or how to transfer their money skills to real-life situations? Teaching a range of money skills and strategies that will help them be successful in real-life environments is so beneficial to our students. One strategy that is incredibly helpful for students to use in real-life situations is the next dollar up method. The next dollar up method is a fairly simple strategy that can make a huge difference when our students need to make purchases. In this episode, I am breaking down what the next dollar up method is, what skills students need before using this method, and what tools to help teach it. 01:59 - Why teaching strategies to use in real-life situations is necessary 05:58 - What the next dollar up method is 06:22 - What skills students need before learning the next dollar up method 07:36 - When to move on to using a counting timeline and other tools when learning this strategy Show Notes: http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode192 Resources:
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| 191. 3 Engaging Ways to Teach Real-Life Money Skills | 21 nov. 2023 | 00:12:34 | |
Understanding money and how to use it is an important life skill for our students to learn, and providing explicit instruction on these skills is incredibly beneficial for our students. Being able to identify money, count it accurately, and use it effectively to make purchases are all valuable life skills. Whether your students need instruction in basic money skills or if they need support in understanding sales and discounts, there are ways you can incorporate teaching money skills into your instruction in meaningful and engaging ways! In this episode, I am sharing my favorite ways to teach the real-life money skills our students need. You’ll learn how to engage your students using restaurant math, incorporate money skills into your classroom management system, and create an engaging classroom grocery store for your students. 02:48 - What restaurant math is and how it can help students develop their money skills 05:06 - How to incorporate money skills into your classroom management system 06:48 - Ideas for setting up a class grocery store in your classroom 07:37 - Why coupons and discounts can be confusing and activities to help students with these skills Show Notes: http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode191 Resources:
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| 190. What Are Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions for Autism Spectrum Disorder? | 14 nov. 2023 | 00:25:05 | |
We've discussed that discrete trial teaching is incredibly beneficial for our students with autism, but naturalistic developmental behavioral interventions are also very impactful for teaching students with autism. NDBIs allow students to practice skills in their natural, everyday environment, allowing them to generalize skills while initially developing these skills. In this episode, I am diving into naturalistic developmental behavioral interventions. I am sharing what NDBIs are, the 3 key elements of NDBIs, and the benefits of this type of teaching. 02:03 - What naturalistic developmental behavioral interventions are 07:11 - Why NDBI focuses on teaching what students encounter in their everyday life 10:15 - How naturalistic developmental behavioral interventions integrate teaching skills with the student's daily activities 17:02 - Why using functional reinforcers is key in NDBIs Show Notes: http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode190 Resources:
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| 189. What Is Discrete Trial Teaching: What You Need to Know | 07 nov. 2023 | 00:28:42 | |
There are a lot of myths about discrete trial teaching, like when it is used and how it needs to be implemented. Discrete trial teaching is an evidence-based practice that allows a high level of repetition for students to practice a particular skill. They can be incredibly effective in helping students with autism learn new skills when they are used properly. But there are certain elements that need to be included in discrete trials to actually make it true discrete trial teaching. In this episode, I am breaking down the components that make up discrete trial teaching. We are looking at the evidence behind DTT, what discrete trial teaching actually is, what skills discrete trials are useful for, and what skills DTT is limited for. 01:54 - The history and research behind ABA and autism 08:17 - What discrete trials are and why they are so effective 10:52 - The importance of attending behavior in discrete trials 12:38 - Why we need to use clear and concise directions during discrete trials 17:31 - How prompting is used in DTT 18:55 - The role of reinforcer and consequences 21:36 - Some considerations in the ways you can provide discrete trial teaching Show Notes: http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode189 Resources:
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| 188. What Are Learning to Learn Skills for Autism and Why Are They Important? | 31 oct. 2023 | 00:11:52 | |
Many young children come to school already equipped with learning readiness skills or will easily pick them up in preschool or kindergarten. However, for our students with autism, these learning to learn skills may not happen as readily. Because our students often don't take cues from what others are doing around them, we must explicitly teach these skills to our students so that they are able to take in instruction. There are certain key skills that students need in order to be successful in elementary and beyond. In this episode, I am breaking down the important learning-to-learn skills that our students need and how teaching these skills may look when working with a student. 02:50 - What learning readiness skills are and why they're important 04:42 - Why we should teach students to attend to their name 07:09 - How to begin teaching the skill of following one-step directions 07:43 - Why students need to learn to imitate others 09:14 - How matching begins the process of understanding vocabulary Show Notes: http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode188 Resources:
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| 187. 3 Simple Rules for Progress Monitoring: The Importance of Data Systems and Review in Instruction | 24 oct. 2023 | 00:10:53 | |
Data is a key component of our teaching. When used correctly, data should guide our teaching in order to ensure that our students are getting the instruction, support, and practice they need to learn what we are teaching them. That means that we need to be smart about how we take data, analyze it, and make needed changes to our instruction. By using progress monitoring to allow our students’ performance to guide our teaching, we are able to teach more effectively. So how do you know how much data to take? I have 3 rules to follow for progress monitoring without it taking up all your time. And be sure to check out the FREE Taming the Data Monster Webinar to learn how to create a meaningful classroom data system! 03:44 - How to know when to take more or less data 04:21 - What kinds of skills need more frequent data 05:45 - The importance of reviewing your data to guide instruction 09:12 - What action step you can take to improve your data collection and progress monitoring Show Notes: http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode187 Resources:
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| 186. Using Reinforcement Effectively in Instruction of Students With Autism | 17 oct. 2023 | 00:09:36 | |
We know reinforcement can be incredibly effective for our students with autism when used correctly. But how can we ensure that we are using reinforcements in the best and most effective way possible? Not every student is going to have the same reinforcers, and not every skill for the student is going to have the reinforcers. To help you implement reinforcement more effectively, I am sharing what reinforcement actually is, three elements of effective reinforcement, and what action step you can take to help improve the effectiveness of reinforcements inside your classroom. 02:03 - The importance of pairing ourselves and instruction with things that are reinforcing to the student 02:38 - Why the whole classroom team needs to be clear on what specific performance is being reinforced 05:18 - How and why we should be differentiating our reinforcement for different skills 07:13 - The action step you can take to help improve the use of reinforcers in your classroom Show Notes: https://autismclassroomresources.com/episode186 Resources:
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| 185. Errorless Teaching, Error Correction and Prompting in Instruction: Which Should You Use? | 10 oct. 2023 | 00:10:17 | |
What are our choices when it comes to errors when working with our students? We know that there is no one approach that will work for all of our students with autism because each student is different. However, it may be helpful to have a default approach that we begin with and make adjustments as needed based on the student, their needs, and their performance. In this episode, I am sharing how to decide when to use errorless teaching or correct errors, how prompting fits into this, tips for using these approaches, and what action steps you can take to improve the consistency of handling errors in your classroom. 02:47 - What errorless teaching is, and examples of how it is used 04:40 - How to handle errors when you allow them to happen 06:18 - Options for what to do when students wouldn’t respond well to being told their answer is wrong 07:06 - The role of reinforcement in error correction Show Notes: http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode185 Resources:
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| 184. Effective Teaching Characteristics for Students with Autism: Giving Directions | 03 oct. 2023 | 00:10:45 | |
As special educators, we understand the importance of clear and concise communication. For our students with autism, the way we deliver instructions can have a great impact on their ability to learn and understand the skills and concepts we are trying to teach them. Because of this, it is key that we deliver instruction in a way that is clear so that our instruction is effective. In this episode, I am diving into effective teaching characteristics for giving instructions to students with autism. I am sharing how to ensure you have your student's attention, how to give clear and concise instructions, and how to break down instructions in your student's academics. 02:47 - Why you need to be sure you have your student’s attention before giving instructions 04:10 - How the instruction type might vary depending on the teaching strategy 05:06 - The importance of giving clear and concise instructions 07:13 - How to break down instructions in academics 08:45 - What to avoid when giving instructions Show Notes: https://autismclassroomresources.com/episode184 Resources:
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| 183. Choosing and Developing Effective Special Education Teaching Materials for Learners with Autism | 26 sept. 2023 | 00:07:32 | |
Creating effective special education teaching materials is more important than you may think, especially for our learners with autism. Students with autism oftentimes focus on details of pictures or learning materials that you may not even notice. Being aware and intentional of the teaching materials you are using is so important in helping them learn the concepts you are trying to teach. There are certain things to keep in mind in order to create effective special education teaching materials. In this episode, I am sharing six tips for how to develop effective special education teaching materials for your learners with autism. 01:35 - Why you should be using examples that are very different from each other when introducing new concepts 02:08 - The importance of keeping your examples clear and straightforward 02:50 - Why avoiding distracting backgrounds is helpful for students 03:26 - How to avoid material overlap 04:04 - What to avoid when creating materials so students can’t just guess the correct answer 04:49 - When to start working on generalization of a concept Show Notes: http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode183 Resources:
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| 182. Creating the Sequence of Teaching Steps: Using and Tweaking the Task Analysis for Autism | 19 sept. 2023 | 00:08:17 | |
Breaking down target skills into their component parts and teaching them systematically is so beneficial for our students. These task analyses for autism are used frequently in special ed, and there are different formats of them and different things to consider when choosing which task analysis format to use for a specific target skill. Teaching in a systematic way helps decrease decision fatigue while also increasing the effectiveness of your instruction. When teaching steps to reach a target skill, breaking the skill down into smaller steps helps you to know what comes next, and it helps your student to be successful as well. In this episode, I’m giving a bite-sized look into how to effectively use the different formats of task analysis for autism in your classroom. 01:27 - What a task analysis is 02:12 - What chaining task analysis is and when you might use it 03:49 - When using shaping task analysis is beneficial 05:13 - Why it is crucial that you write down the steps regardless of which type of task analysis you are using Show Notes: http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode182 Resources:
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| 181. Choosing Instructional Target Skills and Learning Objectives in the Teaching Program | 12 sept. 2023 | 00:09:00 | |
Good instruction begins with assessment. It is so important to know what your students can and cannot do in order to determine what it is you actually need to teach them. When we are choosing learning objectives and target skills, we want to be sure we are not just pulling goals from the IEP. When determining what the target skills will be, it is important to take skills from both our curriculum-based assessment as well as from the student's IEP. In this episode, I am breaking down why you should begin with assessments, how to choose a target behavior, and how to create great learning objectives. 01:31 - Why good instruction always begins with assessment 02:19 - How to choose target behaviors 03:10 - Why it's important that the learning targets are relevant to the student's daily life 04:04 - How to create good learning objectives Show Notes: http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode181 Resources:
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| 180. 7 Things to Get Right for Effective Instruction with Any Type of Autism Intervention Strategies | 05 sept. 2023 | 00:13:47 | |
Good instruction is good instruction. Whether you are using Discrete Trials, Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Intervention, or something else, there are key elements to making your instruction effective. Tweaking these key elements to fit your students is what makes autism intervention strategies effective. There are noticeable differences in different autism intervention strategies but there are common elements that are important at the core of all of them. In this episode, I am sharing the 7 important elements in instructional loops that help to create effective instruction. 04:22 - The importance of identifying and outlining concrete learning targets 05:29 - Why we should be breaking down skills into component parts 06:44 - What to consider when designing materials and giving directions 07:59 - How reinforcements can help students get to the correct answer 10:14 - Why we need to be collecting data Show Notes: http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode180 Resources:
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| 179. My 5 Best Tips for Behavior and Classroom Management Best Practices | 29 août 2023 | 00:14:22 | |
Are you looking for ways to get your classroom chaos under control? Utilizing classroom management best practices is crucial to your classroom running smoothly and for both you and the students to clearly understand expectations. Classroom management doesn’t need to be overly complicated but there are some key components that will help your classroom management be more effective. Following classroom management best practices can help to improve student behavior and student buy-in. To help you have the most successful classroom management, I am sharing five tips for classroom management best practices. 01:36 - Why you need to have a classroom management system 04:49 - The importance of explicitly teaching routines and expectations 06:51 - How to help students understand the concept of “fair” 08:45 - Why students need to win in your classroom management system 10:13 - The benefits of praising appropriate behavior publicly Show Notes: http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode179 Resources:
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| 178. My 5 Best Tips for Using Reinforcement Strategies in the Classroom | 22 août 2023 | 00:19:36 | |
Using reinforcement strategies in your classroom may seem fairly basic. But the truth is, effectively implementing reinforcement strategies is a bit more nuanced than you might think. Unfortunately, there is no magic reinforcer or reinforcement strategy that will work with all students but there are some things you can do to ensure you are using reinforcement strategies effectively. If you feel like reinforcement doesn’t work with your students or you are struggling to find ways to implement reinforcement strategies effectively, join me as I share my favorite tips for using reinforcement strategies in the classroom so that they actually work for you and your students! 01:48 - What reinforcement is 02:57 - Why you need to be using actual reinforcers and using them correctly 06:45 - Why your reinforcer must be connected to what you are teaching 10:33 - How to make the reinforcer even more powerful for your students 13:00 - My tip for using reinforcement strategies a the beginning of the year 14:45 - How to handle disruption and change using reinforcements Show Notes: http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode178 Resources:
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