asd program Archives - Kevin Plummer, PhD https://kevinplummerphd.com/tag/asd-program/ School Clinical & Consulting Services Fri, 10 Aug 2018 12:12:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://kevinplummerphd.com/wp-content/uploads/cropped-KP-SCCS-900-1-75x75.png asd program Archives - Kevin Plummer, PhD https://kevinplummerphd.com/tag/asd-program/ 32 32 ASD School Program Model for Children With an Autism Spectrum Disorder https://kevinplummerphd.com/asd-school-program-model-for-children-with-an-autism-spectrum-disorder/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=asd-school-program-model-for-children-with-an-autism-spectrum-disorder Sat, 04 Aug 2018 14:25:45 +0000 http://kevinplummerphd.com/?p=1008 Treatment Approach:   The School Clinical & Consulting Services (SCCS) treatment approach for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is eclectic. It is based on a combination of strategies and fundamental principles from many different approaches to treating  ASD, including; structured teaching from Division TEACCH (Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communication handicapped Children), incidental learning from […]

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The School Clinical & Consulting Services (SCCS) treatment approach for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is eclectic. It is based on a combination of strategies and fundamental principles from many different approaches to treating  ASD, including; structured teaching from Division TEACCH (Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communication handicapped Children), incidental learning from Stanley Greenspan (floor time), Kathleen Quill, and many others, ecological intervention from the SCERTS Model (social communication emotional regulation and transactional support), and applied behavior analysis (ABA).

Examples of the Intervention Strategy Guides:

Diagnostic Criteria For ASD
Description of Social Functioning For ASD Students
ASD Social Intervention
Description of Social Communication For ASD Students
Academic Situations That Challenge The Child With ASD
Classroom Situations That Challenge The Child With ASD
Behavior That Indicates The ASD Student Is Having Difficulty
Social Intervention In The Classroom
Reducing Confusion And Increasing Organization
Identifying Sources Of Stress And Developing a Coping Plan
Classroom Conditions That Support Students With ASD
Daily Rating of Adjustment and Program Participation
Restorative Breaks

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]]> Support Strategies For The ASD Student In The Classroom: Identifying Sources Of Stress And Developing A Coping Plan https://kevinplummerphd.com/support-strategies-for-the-asd-student-in-the-classroom-identifying-sources-of-stress-and-developing-a-coping-plan/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=support-strategies-for-the-asd-student-in-the-classroom-identifying-sources-of-stress-and-developing-a-coping-plan Sun, 28 Aug 2016 15:37:03 +0000 http://kevinplummerphd.com/?p=1039 Reducing Confusion And Increasing Organization By Providing Explicit Routines  Replace Verbal With Visual, Show Rather Than Tell  ASD Students have trouble adjusting to new routines, changes in routine, and a breakdown in structure. They like things to be predictable and orderly. When there is a breakdown in the normal routine, when the day is too […]

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Replace Verbal With Visual, Show Rather Than Tell 

ASD Students have trouble adjusting to new routines, changes in routine, and a breakdown in structure. They like things to be predictable and orderly. When there is a breakdown in the normal routine, when the day is too chaotic, or when the schedule is too full, the ASD student becomes overwhelmed, easily upset or agitated, and may withdraw or have an outburst. There are many sources of stress for the ASD student that are not stressful for the typical student.

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]]> Daily Review https://kevinplummerphd.com/daily-review/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=daily-review Sun, 28 Aug 2016 15:29:36 +0000 http://kevinplummerphd.com/?p=1036 Strategies for Organization and Stress for ASD Students: The Daily Review Form for Students.

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]]> Social Intervention In The Classroom For Students With ASD https://kevinplummerphd.com/social-intervention-in-the-classroom-for-students-with-asd/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=social-intervention-in-the-classroom-for-students-with-asd Sun, 28 Aug 2016 15:24:37 +0000 http://kevinplummerphd.com/?p=1033 It is important to remember that the ASD child needs the culture of the classroom to support the social values and social skills that (s)he is attempting to develop. (S)he needs to see other people using these skills, and (s)he needs to see the value and relevance of these skills as they apply to life […]

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]]> It is important to remember that the ASD child needs the culture of the classroom to support the social values and social skills that (s)he is attempting to develop. (S)he needs to see other people using these skills, and (s)he needs to see the value and relevance of these skills as they apply to life in the classroom. Specific effort will need to be made to help the ASD child notice and understand as social values are being recognized. For more information about the nature of social functioning please see Description Of Social Functioning.

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]]> Social Functioning Rating Form https://kevinplummerphd.com/social-functioning-rating-form/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=social-functioning-rating-form Sun, 28 Aug 2016 15:19:33 +0000 http://kevinplummerphd.com/?p=1030 Social Functioning Rating Form for Students with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).  Rating criteria for Social Perception, Social Knowledge, Initiating Social Interactions, Responding To Social Interactions, Maintaining Social Interactions, and others.

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]]> Social Functioning Rating Form for Students with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).  Rating criteria for Social Perception, Social Knowledge, Initiating Social Interactions, Responding To Social Interactions, Maintaining Social Interactions, and others.

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]]> Description of Social Functioning For ASD Students https://kevinplummerphd.com/description-of-social-functioning-for-asd-students/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=description-of-social-functioning-for-asd-students Sun, 28 Aug 2016 15:08:44 +0000 http://kevinplummerphd.com/?p=1027 There are hundreds of rules and guidelines that are learned by children from their parents, teachers, and other children. They are also learned through observation and generalization from similar social experiences. Children with ASD have a tremendous capacity for remembering but they need to be provided with virtually all their social knowledge directly as opposed […]

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]]> There are hundreds of rules and guidelines that are learned by children from their parents, teachers, and other children. They are also learned through observation and generalization from similar social experiences. Children with ASD have a tremendous capacity for remembering but they need to be provided with virtually all their social knowledge directly as opposed to absorbing it through normal daily experiences.

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]]> Stages Of Friendship And Play https://kevinplummerphd.com/stages-of-friendship-and-play/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=stages-of-friendship-and-play Sun, 28 Aug 2016 15:02:08 +0000 http://kevinplummerphd.com/?p=1024 STAGES OF SOCIAL/PLAY DEVELOPMENT and STAGES OF FRIENDSHIP DEVELOPMENT  Description and guidelines to understanding the stages of social development in friendships and social behavior for children with ASD Stage:  Empathy  Friends share an emotional connection. They have an awareness of, sensitivity to, and caring for the other’s needs. They make an active attempt to understand […]

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STAGES OF FRIENDSHIP DEVELOPMENT 
Description and guidelines to understanding the stages of social development in friendships and social behavior for children with ASD

Stage:  Empathy 

Friends share an emotional connection. They have an awareness of, sensitivity to, and caring for the other’s needs. They make an active attempt to understand each other; they are willing to share thoughts and personal concerns.

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]]> Friendship Activity https://kevinplummerphd.com/friendship-activity/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=friendship-activity Sun, 28 Aug 2016 14:51:05 +0000 http://kevinplummerphd.com/?p=1021 Friendship Discussion  Ask the class “what is the most important thing about friendship?”, “why is it important to have good friends?”. Encourage a few students to share their opinions. At this point it may be helpful to read a short story about friendship such as: Making Friends, by Kate Petty and Charlotte Firmin.

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Ask the class “what is the most important thing about friendship?”, “why is it important to have good friends?”. Encourage a few students to share their opinions. At this point it may be helpful to read a short story about friendship such as: Making Friends, by Kate Petty and Charlotte Firmin.

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]]> Qualities Of Teachers Who Work Well With ASD Children https://kevinplummerphd.com/qualities-of-teachers-who-work-well-with-asd-children/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=qualities-of-teachers-who-work-well-with-asd-children Sun, 28 Aug 2016 14:44:09 +0000 http://kevinplummerphd.com/?p=1018 Able to maintain a quiet, well organized classroom. Presents in a calm, predictable, non abrupt manner.  Conveys caring, sensitivity and warmth (ASD children can detect this very early on).  Provides a predictable way of doing things, and makes use of established daily routines.  

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  • Able to maintain a quiet, well organized classroom. Presents in a calm, predictable, non abrupt manner. 
  • Conveys caring, sensitivity and warmth (ASD children can detect this very early on). 
  • Provides a predictable way of doing things, and makes use of established daily routines.  

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    ]]>         Promoting Emotional Development And Helping ASD Children Cope With Stress And Frustration https://kevinplummerphd.com/promoting-emotional-development-and-helping-asd-children-cope-with-stress-and-frustration/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=promoting-emotional-development-and-helping-asd-children-cope-with-stress-and-frustration Sun, 28 Aug 2016 14:38:16 +0000 http://kevinplummerphd.com/?p=1015 When More Support Is Not Better Support  At some point we need to find a way to provide the ASD child with the opportunities to develop that are provided to other children. If we continue a plan of removing all obstacles, supporting all efforts, and modifying all experiences in the same fashion year after year, […]

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    At some point we need to find a way to provide the ASD child with the opportunities to develop that are provided to other children. If we continue a plan of removing all obstacles, supporting all efforts, and modifying all experiences in the same fashion year after year, then we are settling for stunted emotional growth and contributing to the severity of the ASD handicap.

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    ]]>         Program Structure And Organization For Students With An Autism Spectrum Disorder https://kevinplummerphd.com/program-structure-and-organization-for-students-with-an-autism-spectrum-disorder/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=program-structure-and-organization-for-students-with-an-autism-spectrum-disorder Sun, 28 Aug 2016 14:31:58 +0000 http://kevinplummerphd.com/?p=1012 The management of student behavior, regardless of disability, is less of a burden on the school day when the organizational elements listed below are put into place first. Without these fundamental elements, the entire day may be spent managing behavior and very little of anything else may be accomplished. When the class is physically organized […]

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    ]]>     The management of student behavior, regardless of disability, is less of a burden on the school day when the organizational elements listed below are put into place first. Without these fundamental elements, the entire day may be spent managing behavior and very little of anything else may be accomplished. When the class is physically organized with a variety of space configurations, visually supportive, and communication simplified, behavior can be effectively addressed.

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    ]]>         Sample Guidelines To Promote Successful Inclusion: Hypothetical Elementary Grade ASD Student https://kevinplummerphd.com/sample-guidelines-to-promote-successful-inclusion-hypothetical-elementary-grade-asd-student/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sample-guidelines-to-promote-successful-inclusion-hypothetical-elementary-grade-asd-student Sun, 28 Aug 2016 14:20:00 +0000 http://kevinplummerphd.com/?p=1005 Sample Guidelines To Promote Successful Inclusion for a Hypothetical Elementary Grade ASD Student  Pre-teach some of the material from the upcoming academic lesson. Provide rehearsal and practice of some of the content or activity so it is familiar to student when he sees it in class. Provide something in the lesson on student’s level. Differentiate […]

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    1. Pre-teach some of the material from the upcoming academic lesson. Provide rehearsal and practice of some of the content or activity so it is familiar to student when he sees it in class.
    2. Provide something in the lesson on student’s level. Differentiate instruction. Provide student with a role or function in the lesson or give him something to work on that connects him with what the other kids are doing.

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