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

Student-centered Vocabulary

In this video, Ayo Jones reflects upon keeping the vocabulary in communication systems student-centered.

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Significant Cognitive Disabilities

Teamwork and Transitions

Explore the key themes from Quality Indicator II: Effective Teams in the Rubric of Effective Practices for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities.

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Significant Cognitive Disabilities, Inclusion, Instruction, Behavior

Evidence Based Practices for the Education of Students with Down Syndrome

Learn about inclusion, teaching skills, and promoting pro-social behavior for children with Down syndrome.

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Significant Cognitive Disabilities, Assistive Technology

Honoring Communication Attempts for Students with Complex Access Needs

In this video, Cheryl Jorgensen offers strategies for honoring communication attempts.

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Significant Cognitive Disabilities, Instruction

Tiered Assignments

In this video, Paula Kluth explains tiered assignments using flexible grouping.

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Significant Cognitive Disabilities

February Monthly Instructional Guide Checklist

Texas SPED Support’s Monthly Instructional Guides help special education teachers in self-contained classrooms navigate the school year. Each month contains relevant content and resources.

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