Significant Cognitive Disabilities

Significant Cognitive Disabilities, Assistive Technology, Instruction

Mathematic Tasks For Students with Motor Difficulties

In this video, Cheryl Jorgensen addresses mathematics tasks for students with motor difficulties.

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Significant Cognitive Disabilities, Inclusion

Excerpts from the Experts

Our “Excerpts from the Experts” collection features content from experts in educating students with significant cognitive disabilities. Topics cover authentic inclusion, presuming competence, and strategies for teams supporting students with complex access needs.

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Autism, Behavior, Instruction, Significant Cognitive Disabilities

Visual Timer

A visual timer is an antecedent tool especially helpful for tasks with clear start and end points. They can support student behavior and enhance classroom management.

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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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Significant Cognitive Disabilities, Instruction

Getting Started with Stations

In this video, Ayo Jones discusses how to get started with learning stations.

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Significant Cognitive Disabilities, Inclusion, Instruction

Guide to Implementation of Accessible Instructional Materials (AIM)

This guide lists specific steps you can take to provide AIM to students with complex access needs.

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Significant Cognitive Disabilities, Inclusion

Having Effective and Efficient Team Meetings

This document provides guidance on a variety of structures and processes for effective collaborative team meetings.

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Significant Cognitive Disabilities, Instruction, Transition

Make Learning Meaningful and Promote Independence for Students with Complex Access Needs

In this video, Ayo Jones talks about making learning meaningful and promoting independence.

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Autism, Behavior, Instruction, Significant Cognitive Disabilities

Reinforcement Using Token System

For longer activities, earned tokens can provide a tangible representation of completing smaller components within the task. The tokens are often traded for a larger reinforcer at the completion of the task.

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