Transition Programming The school day is full of interruption, change and transition for students. Students frequently shift from listening to writing to reading to …
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Visual Feedback Systems: Flexible Routines (Fundations)
Creating and Using Visual Supports for Flexible, Nonlinear Routines Language programs like Fundations can challenge academic stamina, but because it requires such a …
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Routine Card Independence Program
Some students develop prompt dependence. They are accustomed to being told what to do and waiting for that prompt, even though they know what to do. Some students are …
Words To Reframe Irrational and Self-Destructive Thinking
Words and voice tone influence thoughts, emotions and behavior. Cognitive behavior therapy, for example, helps patients feel better and act in healthier ways by …
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Important Things to Remember About Memory
We all believe we're providing meaningful learning experiences for students, but if we don't have a clear understanding of the student's memory of the actual …
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Think Time Protocol and Guidelines
Think time is a form of time out, where the primary objective is to have students engage in a self-control exercise while experiencing a "no reward condition" for a …
Safe Room Progress
A chart for students: I Can Become Safe and Settled Please see other safe room articles here. direct link: Safe Room Progress …
Important Things to Remember About Establishing Relationships With Students In A Therapeutic Classroom
When students are convinced that teachers genuinely care about them and believe in them as individuals, students believe in and care more about themselves, they care …
Important Things to Remember About Restorative Breaks
Structured breaks are used to restore a productive mood. They are used to restore diminished tolerance and to provide relief within difficult tasks. They are also used …
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When to Use Breaks, Think Time and the Safe Room
Students in therapeutic programs are frequently in various stages of de-escalation, because they experience high levels of mood variability and they are easily …
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Break Flow Chart
Break, Think Time, Safe Room Flow Chart This is a flow cart that supports teachers in determining how and when to use breaks. Restorative break is a positive and …
ASD School Program Model for Children With an Autism Spectrum Disorder
Treatment Approach: The School Clinical & Consulting Services (SCCS) treatment approach for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is eclectic. It is based on a …
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