Significant Cognitive Disabilities

Autism, Behavior, Instruction, Significant Cognitive Disabilities

Self-Management

Self-management skills empower students to monitor their progress and make meaningful improvements in their work.

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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, Instruction

Fidelity Checklist and Reflection Tool: Supports for Participation

This self-check will help you determine where your team is currently performing in regards to planning supports for student participation.

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Significant Cognitive Disabilities, ARD/IEP Supports

IEP Quality and Rigor Rubric

This document guides the development of PLAAFP, goals/objectives, and progress monitoring methods of the individualized education program of students with significant cognitive disabilities.

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Autism, Behavior, Significant Cognitive Disabilities, Instruction, Inclusion

Effective Support for Students with Autism: Course-Track Options for Paraprofessionals

This guide offers course-track options for paraprofessionals who work with students with autism.

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Autism, Behavior, Instruction, Significant Cognitive Disabilities

Meeting Sensory Needs

Meeting your student’s sensory needs by identifying and supporting sensory preferences or sensitivities can have a significant impact on their success in the classroom.

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Significant Cognitive Disabilities, Instruction

Task Analysis Form

This form can be used to break down the steps of an activity and indicate the support the student required for each step.

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Autism, Behavior, Instruction, Significant Cognitive Disabilities

Behavioral Momentum

Behavioral Momentum is an instructional strategy that helps students transition from easy tasks to more challenging tasks, building confidence and engagement by creating a pattern of success.

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