Significant Cognitive Disabilities

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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Autism, Behavior, Instruction, Significant Cognitive Disabilities

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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Significant Cognitive Disabilities, Inclusion, Instruction

Accessible Instructional Materials (AIM) for Students with Complex Access Needs

Explore accessible instructional materials (AIM) for students with complex access needs.

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Significant Cognitive Disabilities, ARD/IEP Supports, Instruction

Building a Foundation

The purpose of this series is to create a standard of high-quality instruction for students with significant cognitive disabilities across the state of Texas. Each course in the series explores a Quality Indicator from the Rubric of Effective Practices.

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Significant Cognitive Disabilities, Inclusion

Inclusive Education and Least Restrictive Environment and How They Differ

In this video, Cheryl Jorgensen discusses how inclusive education differs from the least restrictive environment.

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Significant Cognitive Disabilities, Assistive Technology, Instruction

Connecting Communication and Instruction for Students with Complex Access Needs

Learning Objectives: Define communication and establish the importance of teaching communication skills. Demonstrate the relationship between communication and behavior. Review considerations in developing and acquiring communication systems. Investigate student response modes. Explore strategies

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Autism, Behavior, Instruction, Significant Cognitive Disabilities

Prompting

Prompting is an evidence-based practice designed to direct a student’s attention. Using the least restrictive prompt possible allows for quick fading.

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