Significant Cognitive Disabilities

Significant Cognitive Disabilities, Instruction

January Monthly Instructional Guide for Students with Complex Access Needs

This month’s focus is on enhancing instruction. The content aligns with Quality Indicator IV: Differentiated Instruction on the Rubric of Effective Practices for Students with Complex Access Needs and the Administrator Companion Document to the Rubric of Effective Practices for Students with Complex

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Significant Cognitive Disabilities, Instruction

Instructional Strategies for Working with Students with Down Syndrome

In this video, Ayo Jones reviews some solid instructional strategies for working with students with Down syndrome.

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Autism, Behavior, Instruction, Significant Cognitive Disabilities

Reinforcement

Reinforcement is an evidence-based practice designed to increase behaviors. Implementing this practice reinforces the connection between the desired behavior and the reward, increasing the likelihood of future successes.

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Autism, Behavior, Significant Cognitive Disabilities

Behavior Contingency Map

A visual that shows consequences for expected and challenging behaviors.

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Significant Cognitive Disabilities, ARD/IEP Supports

PLAAFP Excerpt Document For a Student with Complex Access Needs

This document is an excerpt from a Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (PLAAFP) document for a student with a significant cognitive disability and complex access needs and is discussed in the course A Step Toward IEP Quality and Rigor for Students with Complex Access

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Significant Cognitive Disabilities, Inclusion

Least Dangerous Assumption: Evidence Based Practices for Students with Down Syndrome

In this video, Ayo Jones shares the concept of presuming competence and the Least Dangerous Assumption.

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Significant Cognitive Disabilities, Instruction

December Monthly Instructional Guide for Students with Complex Access Needs

This month’s focus is on evaluating your professional growth. The content aligns with Quality Indicator II: Effective Teams on the Rubric of Effective Practices for Students with Complex Access Needs and the Administrator Companion Document to the Rubric of Effective Practices for Students with

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