theoretical models for autism - answer1. functional/behavioral
2. developmental
functional/behavioral model - answer-emphasizes improving child's effective
communication (may be speech or other)
-target behaviors are based on the individuals need/skill level, and family priorities
developmental model - answer-focuses on spoken language skills
-uses benchmark criteria based on typical language development
-hierarchy progresses from gestures & vocalizations, single words, phrases &
sentences, complex lang. forms
developmental approaches are more appropriate for... - answerchildren with mild or no
cognitive impairment
functional approaches are more appropriate for... - answerchildren whose cognitive
abilities are severely compromised
programming considerations: - answer-universal design principles for learning
-early intervention
-comprehensive and intensive intervention
-structure v. flexibility
-generalization
-behavior and emotions
-visual supports
-interdisciplinary/collaborative team
universal design principles for learning (UDL) - answerinstruction/intervention should
provide
-multiple means to access curriculum
-multiple means of expressing knowledge
-multiple opportunities to meaningful practice of new skill to sustain motivation
early intervention (EI) - answer-greatest influence on brain is in early years, capitalize
on plasticity
-(EI) minimizes the emergence of maladaptive behaviors that are usually a part of the
development of ASD
, comprehensive and intensive intervention - answer-programming should address
multiple areas of deficits
-should be across all daily settings and activities
-25-40 hrs/week, over long periods of time (ASD is life-span disorder)
structure v. flexibility - answer-children with ASD function best in predictable
environments- clear & consistent structure.
-also need some degree of flexibility to learn to adjust appropriately to changes- cues
for transitions, incremental changes.
generalization - answer-children with ASD learn in situation-specific ways, do not
usually generalize.
-target behaviors should be taught across many environments/activities to create
generalization
-pull-out model not recommended, creates an artificial context
behavior and emotions - answer-children with ASD often emulate the emotion of their
comm. partner
-clinicians should use positive, soft, even tone when speaking to avoid escalation of
situations- child will mimick your tone.
visual supports - answer-children with ASD are visual thinkers
-benefit from picture schedules, behavior graphing, etc.
-visual cues are especially helpful for transitions
interdisciplinary/collaborative team - answer-treatment for ASD needs an integrated
team approach
-team can include: parent, teacher, SLP, OT, social worker, Dr., psychologist,
psychiatrist, psycho-pharmacologist.
TEACCH - answerTreatment and Education of Autistic and Related Communication
Handicapped Children
ABA - answerapplied behavioral analysis
DTT - answerdiscrete trial training
PRT - answerPivotal Response Training
RIT - answerReciprocal Imitation Therapy
Social Stories - answera tool to teach children with autism how to act in social situations
-for higher functioning ASD
-scripts/stories provide explanations of appropriate behaviors in social settings
-individually tailored to child
-contain 3 sequential statements:
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