Significant Cognitive Disabilities

Significant Cognitive Disabilities, Assistive Technology, Instruction

Assistive Technology: Switch Interfaces

In this video, one educator describes how switches work and how switch interfaces expand what a switch can control.

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Significant Cognitive Disabilities, Inclusion, Instruction

Fidelity Checklist and Reflection Tool: 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, Instruction, Assistive Technology

Wait Time

In this video, one educator discusses how slowing down and offering students the time they need doesn’t just support communication, but also supports building confidence, independence, and genuine engagement.

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Significant Cognitive Disabilities, Autism, Assistive Technology, Instruction

Assistive Technology: Mid-Tech AAC Device - Single Button

This video shows one educator sharing how she uses the various features of a single-button mid-tech augmentative and alternative communication device with students in her classroom.

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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, Inclusion

Inclusionary Practices for Students with Complex Access Needs

This video defines inclusion, reviews research, and provides resources for the inclusive education of students with significant cognitive disabilities.

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Significant Cognitive Disabilities, Inclusion

Recognizing Presuming Competence in Practice for Students with Complex Access Needs

In this video, Cheryl Jorgensen advises administrators regarding evidence of presuming competence that may be found in a classroom.

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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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Significant Cognitive Disabilities, ARD/IEP Supports

A Step Toward IEP Quality and Rigor for Students with Complex Access Needs

Develop high-quality IEP components for students with significant cognitive disabilities using the Quality & Rigor Rubric.

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Significant Cognitive Disabilities, Inclusion

Valued Membership in General Education for Students with Complex Access Needs

In this video, Cheryl Jorgensen explains why valued membership in general education so important to students.

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Significant Cognitive Disabilities

Assistive Technology: Switch Interfaces

Fidelity Checklist and Reflection Tool: Accessible Instructional Materials (AIM)

Wait Time

Assistive Technology: Mid-Tech AAC Device - Single Button

Assumptions that Hinder Inclusive Education for Students with Complex Access Needs

Inclusionary Practices for Students with Complex Access Needs

Recognizing Presuming Competence in Practice for Students with Complex Access Needs

Excerpts from the Experts

A Step Toward IEP Quality and Rigor for Students with Complex Access Needs

Valued Membership in General Education for Students with Complex Access Needs

Texas Significant Cognitive Disabilities Contacts

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