Significant Cognitive Disabilities

Autism, Behavior, Instruction, Significant Cognitive Disabilities

First/Then

A first/then visual support is an effective strategy used to help students understand and follow a sequence of activities.

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Significant Cognitive Disabilities, Inclusion

Alternative Ways to Participate In Team Meetings

In this video, Cheryl Jorgensen describes alternative ways to participate when unable to physically attend a team meeting.

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Significant Cognitive Disabilities, Behavior

Proactive Behavior Strategies

In this video, Ayo Jones talks about how positive behavioral supports can be implemented throughout instructional activities to maintain focus and engagement.

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Autism, Behavior, Instruction, Significant Cognitive Disabilities

Behavioral Momentum

Behavioral Momentum is an instructional strategy that helps students transition from easy tasks to more challenging tasks, building confidence and engagement by creating a pattern of success.

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Significant Cognitive Disabilities

Effective Practices for Supporting Educators Working with Students with Complex Access Needs

TX CAN’s administrator series focuses on effective practices and offers suggestions for supporting Educators working with students with significant cognitive disabilities.

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Significant Cognitive Disabilities, Inclusion

Inclusion: Common Concerns from General Education Teachers

In this video, Cheryl Jorgensen addresses common concerns from general education teachers regarding inclusion.

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Autism, Behavior, Instruction, Significant Cognitive Disabilities

Priming

Priming is an antecedent strategy where relevant information is presented before an activity occurs to increase appropriate responding and reduce challenging behavior.

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Behavior, Instruction, Significant Cognitive Disabilities, Autism

Supports for Paraprofessionals

This resource collection equips paraprofessionals with essential knowledge, including job responsibilities, understanding disabilities, and strategies for instruction, communication, and behavior management, ensuring they can effectively support students' academic, social, and behavioral needs.

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