Significant Cognitive Disabilities

Significant Cognitive Disabilities, Assistive Technology

Communication Systems for Students with Complex Access Needs Across Environments

In this video, Cheryl Jorgensen emphasizes that communication systems should be consistently used across environments.

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Significant Cognitive Disabilities, Inclusion

Guide to the Implementation of The Fundamentals of Inclusive Education for Students with Complex Access Needs

This guide lists the specific steps Educators can take to implement the fundamentals of inclusive education.

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Significant Cognitive Disabilities, Inclusion

Assumptions that Hinder Inclusive Education for Students with Complex Access Needs

In this video, Cheryl Jorgensen, an expert on inclusion for students with the most complex access needs, discusses some assumptions that hinder inclusive education.

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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

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, Instruction

Beyond Time and Money: Teaching Mathematics to Students with Complex Access Needs

Master strategies to teach math to students with significant cognitive disabilities, including embedding specialized instruction in general education.

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Significant Cognitive Disabilities, Transition

Transition: Setting up your child for success

In this video, Laura Bucker talks about easing transitions for students by using strengths-based introductions.

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Significant Cognitive Disabilities, Assistive Technology, Instruction

Connecting Communication and Instruction for Students with Complex Access Needs

Learning Objectives: Define communication and establish the importance of teaching communication skills. Demonstrate the relationship between communication and behavior. Review considerations in developing and acquiring communication systems. Investigate student response modes. Explore strategies

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Significant Cognitive Disabilities, Behavior

Connection Between Behavior, Defensiveness, & Trauma Response

In this video, Laura Buckner talks about the connection between behavior, defensiveness, and trauma response.

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Significant Cognitive Disabilities, Assistive Technology

Robust Vocabulary

In this video, Ayo Jones discusses the importance of a robust vocabulary set.

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Significant Cognitive Disabilities

Communication Systems for Students with Complex Access Needs Across Environments

Guide to the Implementation of The Fundamentals of Inclusive Education for Students with Complex Access Needs

Assumptions that Hinder Inclusive Education for Students with Complex Access Needs

Proactive Behavior Strategies

First/Then

Beyond Time and Money: Teaching Mathematics to Students with Complex Access Needs

Transition: Setting up your child for success

Connecting Communication and Instruction for Students with Complex Access Needs

Connection Between Behavior, Defensiveness, & Trauma Response

Robust Vocabulary

Texas Significant Cognitive Disabilities Contacts

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