Instruction
PLEASE BE SURE TO USE THE REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS: 1) Ganz, J.B., & Simpson, R.L. (2019). Interventions for individuals with autism spectrum disorder and complex communication needs. Baltimore: Brooks Publishing AND 2)Boutot, A.E. (2017). Autism Spectrum Disorders. Boston: Pearson
Part 1: Module 6: Assignment 1 -- Document Reflection
The purpose of this assignment is to help students gain an understanding of the augmentative and assistive technology.
Review the following documents related to this topic:
1.MDCPS Assistive Technology and Implementation Slideshow Link: file:///C:/Users/p00099380/Downloads/ATIP_presentation.pdf
2. Quality Indicators for Assistive Technology Link: file:///C:/Users/p00099380/Downloads/Indicators2012Rev.pdf
Submission Instructions:
Your reflections/reactions to the documents assigned should be edited for minor grammatical errors and adhere to the general writing style and formatting guidelines of the APA Manual (6th ed.).
Part two: Module 6: Discussion 1 -- Evidence Based Practices for Teaching Academics to Students with ASD and CCN
Using the readings in Chapter 9 of both texts to answer the question below.
Instructions:
Provide a written response to each of the discussion questions below:
Choose two strategies that can be used to promote academic performance for students with ASD. Why did you choose these two and how might be one advantage and one barrier to using these strategies.
Submission Instructions:
Answer all questions thoroughly, following the APA guidelines when citing references from the book and other sources. Your response to each question must be a minimum of 1-2 paragraphs and clearly written without grammatical and/or spelling errors. Students are reminded to use respectful language that is void of any derogatory terms or slurs. These instructions are to be applied to both posts--your initial response and feedback provided to your peers.
Part three: Module 6: Assignment - Communication Board
Create an Activity-Specific Communication Board. Think of an individual who would benefit from an augmentative communication board. Develop a board for for each of the areas listed below. Give a 3-5 sentence explanation of how you would implement each board.
1. Language Arts/Reading
2. Math
3. Science
4. Social Studies
5. Emotional/Behavioral Skills
6. Art/Music/P.E.
7. Cafeteria
You will need to use pics from a website for AAC or a site such as BoardmakerOnline by Mayer-Johnson.