Chapter 9 Flashcards

1
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Beginning Communicators

Refers to any _______

~Relies primarily on ___
~Is learning to use aided or unaided symbols to represent basic messages for _____
~Uses nonelectronic communication displays and/or simple ___ or___

A

~individual (regardless of age) who has one or more of the following characteristics

~nonsymbolic modes (gestures, vocalizations, facial expressions, body language)
~requesting, rejecting, sharing info, and engaging in social interactions
~switches or SGDs

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Behavior is ____!!

Behaviors may include tantrums, hitting, screaming, pushing, self-injurious, climbing tables, dumping out toys, and the list goes on…..

A

Communication

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3 Principles – Interventions for Problem Behaviors

  1. Principle of ______
    ~Teaching an ____ that serves the same function
    ~FBA to determine functions of the behaviors

2.Principle of ____
~People communicate in the most ___ manner available to them at any given point in time
~Alternative behavior must be at least as — AND—

  1. Principle of ____
    ~Sometimes the most appropriate response is to create a ____
    ~Usually requires altering relevant aspects of the ___ based on the FBA
A

~functional equivalence
-alternative behavior

~efficiency and response effectiveness

 - effective
 - easy and effective

~goodness-of-fit

- better fit between the person and his or her environment
- environment
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4
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Focus on changing the ____NOT the ___

A

environment/sequence of events

person

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5
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Participation Model

~Intervention in ___ contexts
~Investigate ____ of peers
~Investigate participation patterns of ____
~Compare

A

natural

participation patterns

person with CCN

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6
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Resolving Opportunity Barriers – “Young Children”

~1st ___: not best practice for measuring abilities of people with CCN
~2nd Build on “young children’s” ___
~3rd Believe____

A

Norm-referenced assessments

strengths

least dangerous assumption

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Intervention Goals – “Young Children”

~Development of ___ should always be included in intervention
~Support development of ____
~Assume ___ kindergarten placement is the goal
~Increase ____
-Teach specific
____ and ____
skills

A

natural speech

literacy skills

general-education

communication opportunities
-communication and
social interaction

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8
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Early Intervention Services

~In Oklahoma our program is \_\_\_\_
      -Collaboration  
       between Oklahoma 
       State Department of 
       Education and 
       Oklahoma 
       Department of   
      Health
~Services typically occur in the \_\_\_\_
~Training \_\_\_\_\_ who then provide inputs and supports.
~At \_\_ children transition into the \_\_\_\_
     -Maybe Head Start  
     or another 
     preschool program
~Focus on \_\_\_\_
A

SoonerStart

home

parents/caregivers

3

Local Education Agencies (LEAs) services

inclusion

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Communication Opportunities

~Increase meaningful participation in \_\_\_\_\_\_ that are conducive to communication
   -Highly \_\_\_
   -Familiar
   -Valued by \_\_\_
   -Should provide 
    meaningful, sustained 
    social and 
    communicative 
    interactions
A

natural contexts

~motivating
~child/family
~meaningful, sustained 
    social and 
    communicative
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10
Q

Create Predictable Routines

\_\_\_\_
\_\_\_\_
\_\_\_\_
\_\_\_\_
\_\_\_\_
Child can start to anticipate occurrence of steps.
A
Daily living routines
Dressing
Bathing
Eating
Toileting
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11
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Adaptive Play

Increase \_\_\_\_
Remain \_\_ not \_\_\_
Select toys and play materials with \_\_\_\_
    Blocks
    Balls
    Vehicles
    Puppets 
    Switch toys
    Modify toys (easier 
    to hold, carry, 
    manipulate)
A

participation

play not work

interaction goals

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12
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Resolving Opportunity Barriers – School-Age Individuals

~Inclusive education with appropriate supports greatly increases the likelihood that students with CCN will have more opportunities for _____
BUT we can’t stop
here!
~We still have to create/capitalize on _______
~_______ presents considerable challenges to those who provide classroom support.

A

natural communication with a variety of partners

communication opportunities

Inclusive education

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13
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Person-Centered Planning

~Process that enables people with disabilities and facilitators to
    -Develop \_\_\_
    -Have \_\_\_ 
     in community life
    -Increase control of   
     their \_\_\_\_
    -Develop \_\_\_\_ and      
     \_\_\_\_ to achieve 
     these goals
A

personal relationships

positive roles

own lives

skills and abilities

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14
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Vision Plan

~Gather information to develop a ____
~Develop ____
~Make commitments of various types and levels to help ______

A

collective vision of the future

short and long term goals

execute the plan

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15
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PATH and Social Networks

~PATH – Planning Alternative Tomorrows with Hope
-8-step planning
process that brings
______
~Social Networks – help teams ______ to plan AAC interventions in inclusive settings

A

Planning Alternative Tomorrows with Hope

people with CCN
together with
individuals in their
social network

collect and interpret information

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16
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Resolving Opportunity Barriers – Adolescents and Adults

~Teach skills in \_\_\_\_
~May use \_\_\_\_
~Use “\_\_\_\_” process
    -Observe peers 
     participating
    -List skills required
    -Compare
    -Design 
     communication   
     supports
A

appropriate environments

Person-Centered Planning

Ecological Inventory

17
Q

The Bottom Line

Availability of _____opportunities in inclusive settings is at least as important to the success of intervention as is the availability of an ____

A

genuine and motivating communication

appropriate access system.

18
Q

Sensitizing and Training Facilitators

~Teaching them to \_\_\_\_ and\_\_\_\_ to nonsymbolic communication signals is important:	
   -1st teaches individuals     
    that their behavior is 
   \_\_\_\_
   -2nd \_\_\_\_\_ problem  
    behaviors
A

identify and respond

powerful

prevents

19
Q

Shaping

~Nonsymbolic communication may begin ____
~Someone acknowledges behavior and assigns ____ to it
~Communication partners help shape behaviors to be _____

A

unintentionally

meaning

acceptable/efficient forms of communication

20
Q

Strategies for Responding to and Expanding Nonsymbolic Communication

~Getting \_\_\_
    -Initiate social   
     interactions
~\_\_\_\_
    -Communicating 
     tolerance, okay, 
     enjoyable
~\_\_\_\_
    -Communicating 
     intolerance,    
     unacceptable, not 
     enjoyable

~May be _____: “peculiar/unique” to others

A

Attention

Accepting

Rejecting

idiosyncratic

21
Q

Teaching Attention-Seeking, Acceptance, and Rejection

~Respond to \_\_\_\_ behaviors
~Determine \_\_\_
~Establish \_\_\_\_ behaviors
~Start responding to \_\_\_\_
~May include \_\_\_\_ options
A

culturally/socially acceptable

intent

acceptable

new behaviors

low-tech

22
Q

Relationship to Problem Behavior

~____ (FCT)
~Look for precursors to ____
~Teach ____ communication skills
-Use ___ and ____

A

Functional Communication Training

problem behaviors

functionally equivalent

prompting and fading

23
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Scripted Routines

~Provide \_\_\_ to practice using signals
\_\_\_
\_\_\_
\_\_\_
\_\_\_
\_\_\_

Try not to make this too hard.

A

structured opportunities

  • Touch cue
  • Verbal cue
  • Pause
  • Verbal feedback
  • Action
24
Q

Gesture Dictionaries

~Beginning communicators gradually develop a repertoire of _____
~Many are ___
~A _____would describe the person’s gestures, along with meanings and maybe _____
~May need to be alphabetized

A

vocalizations and gestures for communication

idiosyncratic

gesture dictionary

suggestions for appropriate responses.

alphabetized

25
Q

Joint Attention

~Ability to shift one’s attention between a ___ and ___
~When using an AAC system, hold in alignment with the ___

A

communication partner and an object or another person

direction of their eye gaze

26
Q

Visual Schedules

~Also known as \_\_\_\_\_
~Represents main activities in a person’s day with \_\_\_ and may serve
   -To introduce an individual 
    to the idea that \_\_\_\_
  -To provide an overview of  
    the \_\_\_\_\_
   -To facilitate \_\_\_\_
~Talking visual schedule available
A

calendar system, schedule system, or activity schedule

symbols

one thing can represent another

sequence of activities across a day (time span)

smooth transitions

27
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Visual Schedules

~Can incorporate \_\_\_\_, tangible symbols, photos, line drawings, and/or \_\_\_
~Can use \_\_\_ or other software
~Can use \_\_\_\_
~Talking \_\_\_
~Use a \_\_\_ of prompts
A

real objects
written words

PPT

apps on tablets

photo album

hierarchy

28
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Talking Switch Techniques

~Can introduce the use of __
~Provide limited-context communication using ___
~Ideally voice should be the ___ as person using it
~Activate either direct or remote (switch)
~___ and ___ should be recorded prior to use
~May employ ____

A

symbols

voice output

same age/gender

Single symbol (with text) attached and a relevant message

step switches