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Behavior Analysis Worksheet

Teacher Presenting Case: __________________ Child’s First Name:________________________ Form completed by: ______________________ Behavioral Description from Teacher Description of behavior (What is the specific behavior problem? In what situations does it commonly occur? How often does it occur?): Description of child (What is the child’s age? How does he/she communicate? What are some things […]

Activities for Teaching Behavior Management

I. Theories of Behavior 1. Observe a child trying to complete a task (e.g., toileting, completing a puzzle, etc.) Write a list of all of the discrete behaviors which are linked in the completion of that task. Observe another child completing that task and record for each step if the child performed the task independently […]

Assessment/Practice/Generalization

I. Assessment A. Learner (child-focused) 1. What are the learner’s strengths? 2. What motivates the learner? 3. What are the relevant tasks/lessons to be taught? 4. What is the learner’s skill level relative to the task? 5. What’s the most appropriate method for teaching this learner this skill at […]

Child Review and Assessment by Teacher

Step 1: Teacher Reviews Existing Information (and IEP) 1. How old is the student? 2. What is the student’s diagnosis? 3. What is the student’s estimated developmental age? 4. What is the student’s estimated receptive language age? 5. What is the student’s estimated expressive language age? 6. Does the child currently use an adaptive communication […]

Behavior Management Survey

Parent’s Name: ____________________ Date: _________ Child’s Name: ____________________ Date of Birth: ________ Age: ____ 1. Which of the following skills does your child need help with? (check all that apply) a. Social Skills: ___ increasing eye contact ___ playing near other children ___ playing with other children ___ sharing/turn-taking ___ waiting ___ remaining […]

Teacher Workshop: Participant Feedback

1. What were your expectations for this workshop? 2. How well were your expectations met? (1=not very well, 5=very well) 1 2 3 4 5 3. Which aspects of the workshop were most helpful to you? 4. Which parts of the workshop were least helpful to you? […]

Workshop Intake Sheet

Teacher’s Name (optional): ______________ 1. How many children are in your classroom? 2. What is the age range of the children in your classroom? 3. How many children in your classroom have a diagnosis of Autism or PDDNOS? 4. How many children in your classroom could serve as peer models for socialization? 5. For the […]

Questions for Teachers – Inclusion Workshop

Thank you for taking the time to complete this questionnaire. Your responses will assist us in planning for the workshop. 1. Please list the daily schedule of activities for the classroom: Time Activity […]

Adolescence, Sexuality, and Safety in Children with Disabilities and Autism: Parent Education Resources

Books “Sex Education for Parents of Children with Autism” Mark Steege and Shannon L. Peck (2002) – Available @ www.steegepublications.com “Taking Care of Myself – A Healthy Hygiene, Puberty and Personal Curriculum for Young People with Autism” Mary Wrobel (2003) – Available @ www.futurehorizons-autism.com “Girls Growing up with Autism Spectrum – What Parents and Professionals […]

Temperament in Children with Developmental Disabilities

Temperament refers to a child’s behavioral style, or tendency to act in a certain way in a specific situation. Researchers define dimensions of temperament in many different ways, but most writers discuss emotionality (i.e., how intense is the child’s emotional reaction), adaptability (i.e., how well does the child adjust his/her behavior to changes in the […]

Autism Spectrum Disorders – Lecture for Physician Assistants

Autism Spectrum Disorders A Lecture for Physician Assistants (August 2013)Presented by: Susan Hepburn, Ph.D., Assoc. Professor, Depts. Of Psychiatry & Pediatrics/JFK PartnersUniversity of Colorado School of Medicine. e-mail: Susan.hepburn@ucdenver.edu Objectives: To provide future health care professionals with a succinct overview of autism spectrum disorders (ASD), including signs & symptoms at different ages and basic facts […]

Why Identify Autism in Schools?

Eligibility for specialized education services is provided for all students based on need – not eligibility category. Schools may not limit access to specific services or programs to be provided only to individuals with a specific eligibility determination – children who need the services have equal access, regardless of the educational eligibility category that the […]