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LINKs Training Martin Public Schools

Learn about school staff roles, characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder, effective strategies, and responsibilities in the peer-to-peer support program. Understand the importance of communication, behavioral systems, and special activities for students with ASD. As a link student, follow guidelines and complete tasks for optimal support.

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LINKs Training Martin Public Schools

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  1. LINKs TrainingMartin Public Schools

  2. STAFF INTRODUCTIONS • Ms. Malott – School Social Worker • Ms. Amy – Autism Coordinator • Ms. Shelly – OT • Ms. Marta – Speech Therapist • Mrs. Hatley – School Social Worker

  3. ELEMENTARY STAFF • Ms. Erin Gauthier –Teacher • Ms. Nicki –paraprofessional • Ms. Jessica –paraprofessional

  4. MIDDLE SCHOOL STAFF • Mr. Clark –Teacher • Mrs. Simonds –Paraprofessional • Mrs. V. –Paraprofessional

  5. LINKS introduction • Peer to peer support’s name • Peer to peer support hour • Hobbies • Favorite Class • Family members • Why they want to be a peer to peer support for students with ASD

  6. Group discussion about ASD • What do you already know about Autism Spectrum Disorder • Write ideas on the board

  7. Information about ASD • Approximately 1:88 • Rapidly Increasing in Numbers of Students • 4 times more common in males than females • Cause is Unknown • You are born with autism spectrum disorder • You can’t catch it

  8. Characteristics of ASD • Social Skill Issues • Communication • Intense Interests and Repetitive Behavior

  9. Characteristics of ASDSocial Skill Issues • Difficult developing friends • Sharing Information • Misunderstanding of Social Situations • Reciprocal Social Interactions

  10. Mozart and the Whale – Breaking Records

  11. Characteristics of ASDCommunication • Verbal and Non-verbal • Talk about Interests (time, SpongeBob, Teletubbies) • May not seem interested in what peers are talking about • May say inappropriate words

  12. Gigli and Baywatch

  13. Characteristics of ASDIntense Interest and Repetitive Behaviors • Intense Interest in Certain Topic Areas • Students May Like to Do the Same Thing Over and Over (Ipad, computer – pictures, youtube videos) • Students May Like Things to Stay the Same – Difficult with Transition

  14. Rainman and People’s Court

  15. Theory of Mind • What I see is what others see. • What I know is what others know. • What I feel is what others feel. • What I believe is what others believe.

  16. Strategies that Work with Students with ASD • Visual Schedules

  17. Recess Visual Schedule Today is Tuesday At Recess Today I Will 1 2 3

  18. Strategies that Work with Students with ASD • Communication Systems

  19. Strategies that Work with Students with ASD • Behavioral Systems

  20. Break • When things are hard for me at school I sometimes need to take a break. The staff may assist me to go there. When I take a break I might need to use a weighted blanket to help me relax. Once I feel more relaxed I will come back and be with the other kids.

  21. Sometimes when I am really upset at school, I go to a place called the Chill Room or the staff may help me get there. The Chill Room is a small room just down the hall where I can calm down and then come back to the classroom when I am ready to work again.

  22. CODE RED • If a staff member says “CODE RED” it is your job to get your student and yourself out of the room. • Elementary – library • Middle school – sensory room • Stay in this room with your student until a staff member comes to get you.

  23. Responsibilities of a Peer to Peer Support Student

  24. What is my job as a peer to peer support?

  25. Specific Roles of the LINKS • Sign in • Check with the adult if your student is absent • Stay with the student you are assigned • Use the communication system provided • Use the visual schedule provided • Use the behavioral system provided

  26. Matrix picture

  27. How to Fill Out Daily Schedule Sheet • Grab the clipboard for your student • Fill out the sections for the time of day you are with your student • Sign your name on the sheet • Put the clipboard back at the end of the hour • If you are the last LINK of the day, place the daily sheet in the two pocket folder

  28. Rules of the Peer to Peer Support Program

  29. Grades for LINKS • Attendance 15% of Grade • Reporting Absences 10% of Grade • Must report your absences before 7:30am either by voicemail or email to your TEACHER • Journaling 20% of Grade • Daily sheets completed in class • Reflection Papers based on Assigned Reading 15% of Grade • Internet activities • Tests, Quizzes, and Final project 15% of Grade • Developing Rapport, Communication, Modeling and Initiative 25% of Grade • Graded everyday on how you work with the students

  30. THINGS TO REMEMBER ABOUT BEING A LINK STUDENT • A Lot of Information Was Shared Today…Don’t Worry • The Staff Is Here to Help You • Be Yourself…We Need You to Be Who You Are • The Staff is Excited that You Are A Part of the LINKS Support Program

  31. Thank You…and Have Fun

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