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POAC-NoVA Presents: How to Get the Most Out of Your Child’s School Program

POAC-NoVA Presents: How to Get the Most Out of Your Child’s School Program. Socialization By Shannon McGrail Shannon@McGrail.com May 19, 2007 Co-Written by Lesley Harvey. Socialization in Schools. Three basic types of learners. Identify objectively where your child lies. Early Moderate

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POAC-NoVA Presents: How to Get the Most Out of Your Child’s School Program

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  1. POAC-NoVA Presents:How to Get the Most Out of Your Child’s School Program Socialization By Shannon McGrail Shannon@McGrail.com May 19, 2007 Co-Written by Lesley Harvey

  2. Socialization in Schools Three basic types of learners. Identify objectively where your child lies. • Early • Moderate • Advanced • Asperger’s

  3. Your Child’s Potential Where your child lies on this continuum today may not in fact be where they are in 5-10 years!

  4. The Early Learner The early learner: • Needs help to take a reinforcer • Has limited or no language • Exhibits stereotypical behavior (e.g. stimmy, tantrums, sensory issues, etc.)

  5. Intermediate Learner The Intermediate Learner: • Has limited spontaneous language • Has roughly 100 words • Has some stereotypical behavior with lessening interference with teaching • More aware of everyday life

  6. Advanced Learner The Advanced Learner: • Uses frequent spontaneous language • Is extremely aware of surroundings • Has less difficulty with transitions • IS STILL AUTISTIC

  7. Aspie Learner The Aspie Learner: • Is on a spectrum from mild to severe • Has Social Issues and possibly obsessive behaviors • Has difficulty with non-verbal cue • Deals with sensory issues

  8. Art Class? Art Class is an excellent opportunity for your Child to see age-appropriate use of language and typical behavior. This isn’t specific to advanced learners!

  9. Dead Horse on Art Class • How often is your child in a large group setting with peers and support? • How often is your child in a setting to take turns with peers? • How often does your child have the opportunity to request of peers or have requests made?

  10. Early Learner IEP Socialization Goals • 390 minutes a week with typically-developing peers (with support) • 30 minute lunch daily • 30 minute recess daily • 45 minutes of PE twice a week • Do what is best for your child

  11. Intermediate Learner IEP Socialization Goals • 615 minutes a week with typically-developing peers (with support) • 30 minutes lunch daily • 30 minutes recess daily • 45 minutes of Art, Music and PE twice a week • 45 minutes of Library once a week • Do what is best for your child!

  12. Advanced Learner IEP Socialization Goals • Pull-outs only when absolutely needed • Support only when needed • FIGHT TO KEEP YOUR IEP and FBA if your child needs it • High-Functioning Autism is still Autism!

  13. Aspie IEP Socialization Goals • Incorporate Social Skills into the IEP e.g. greetings, listening and responding and body language • They should address unstructured time like recess and lunch • Consider Peer Taught Classes when possible

  14. Possible Road Blocks • Be very specific about the amount of time and the location for the goal • Be very specific about the age of the other children at lunch, recess…etc. • Remember this is about what is best for your child not what is convenient…Big Smile when asking! • Resources are always limited but that’s no excuse! Your child’s education must be appropriate.

  15. Peer Buddies • Ask for a meeting with the PTA President and School Principal and ask to get this in your school! HINT: Bring Lattes. • Peer Buddies are great for Recess, Lunch, PE, Art and Music • Your speech pathologist at school could be great at getting working with a peer buddy at lunch! • Get “buddy contracts” for buddies and your child

  16. Suggestions for Teachers & IAs • Meet with the staff HINT: Bring a latte and a smile! • Early learners need change and inclusion • Board games are always a nice classroom gift (Candy Land, Memory, Don’t Spill the Beans, Lucky Duck) • Social Stories are a great way to teach social skills • Use kid-friendly lingo: e.g. Cool / Not Cool - High Fives instead of handshakes • Role Playing and Video Taping • Lego’s and Trains are great for manding

  17. Holly and Cherish Tips for Socialization • Have another child give a reinforcer to your child non-contingently • After this takes hold have your child ask/sign to the child for the reinforcer • The next step is having the child give simple direction,”Give me red train.” • Mand for Attention, Play Games and Pretend Play • Use books or movies the child likes for acting

  18. Summary A child’s ability to relate to others and support themselves is more important in creating a successful member of society, not their score on the SOL. Socialization is one key to help unlock Autism and the school is one of many doors!

  19. Great Websites • Social Storieshttp://www.thegraycenter.org/socialstories.cfm • ABA/VB and NET info http://establishingoperationsinc.com/ • Facilitated Play http://www.tacanow.com/socialization.htm • Making Friends http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/irca/SocialLeisure/socialskillstraining.html

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