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Statistics. 22% of people with ASD have IQ in the superior range 12% are full time employees 1% are employed in the area they were trained Ages 22 and up 73% live with parent(s) 90% have difficulty holding jobs 95% have difficulty developing and maintaining relationships

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  1. Statistics • 22% of people with ASD have IQ in the superior range • 12% are full time employees • 1% are employed in the area they were trained • Ages 22 and up 73% live with parent(s) • 90% have difficulty holding jobs • 95% have difficulty developing and maintaining relationships • Most did not have early intervention • Asperger disorder have a higher level of depression and possible suicide

  2. Why was the Ziggurat Model Developed? • Difficulty “Seeing the Autism” • Tendency to apply one strategy to address all needs • Tendency to ignore critical areas when designing an intervention • Not a band-aid intervention

  3. Tip of the Iceberg is generally all you see…….. But what is underneath is often more important

  4. Why do we Need Comprehensive Planning? • Almost never is there a single answer that fixes a problem for students with ASD • One strategy will not work in all situations for all students

  5. Keys to Comprehensive Intervention Planning • CHARACTERISTICS: Look at characteristics of ASD that student exhibits • DESIGN: A quality plan is designed to target the Autism comprehensively • IMPLEMENT: A quality plan is implemented with fidelity (IT REQUIRES FOLLOW THROUGH!!!!!!!)

  6. Why Comprehensive Planning With The Ziggurat and CAPS Models? • Fewer behavior problems • More Instructional time • Increased compliance with law • Increased engagement time • Faster IEP development • Better IEPS • More positive/collaborative relationship with parents • Improved collaboration among staff

  7. Who is Involved in Comprehensive Planning • Parents • Student • General ed. teacher • Sp. Ed. teacher • Paraprofessional • Speech Language Pathologist • Occupational Therapist • School Psychologist • Administrator • Other as Needed

  8. 4 Steps to Designing a Comprehensive Intervention Plan CAPS • 1 2 • Characteristics 3 Design 4 Implement

  9. Step 1: Complete UCC-Underlying Characteristic Checklist • Helps you to see the autism • Provides a snapshot of how autism is expressed for an individual • A descriptive instrument

  10. Step 1: Complete UCC-Underlying Characteristic Checklist • Can be completed by a team (recommended) • Provides a tool for assessing progress/change • ThreeForms UCC-CL (Classic typical autism), UCC-HF (High Functioning, Asperger’s) , Early Intervention UCC NOTE: This is not a diagnostic instrument used for intervention planning and implementation

  11. Characteristics Social Communication Repetitive patterns Associated Features Sensory Motor Cognitive Emotional Vulnerability Medical and Biological Factors Step 1: The UCC

  12. Step1 ( I purchased forms)

  13. Let’s Meet Michael

  14. Complete the UCC-HF for Michael using the information you have learned…..

  15. http://www.texasautism.com/CaseExamples/Michael_UCC.pdf This will show you the completed UCC for Michael.

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