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Understanding Neurodiversity in the Classroom: Embracing Strengths and Supporting Differences

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The traditional classroom, with its emphasis on conformity and standardized learning, often presents significant challenges for neurodivergent students. But what if we shifted our perspective? What if, instead of viewing neurodevelopmental differences as deficits, we recognized them as valuable vari

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Embracing Inclusivity in ESL: Transforming Education for Neurodiverse and Disabled Learners

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In today’s interconnected world, English proficiency has become a necessity. However, for neurodiverse and disabled learners, accessing effective ESL education remains a challenge.

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Philosophy of Special Education for Autism Explained

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Special education is more than just an academic approach—it’s a lifeline for individuals who navigate the world differently. When it comes to autism, special education serves as a tailored roadmap, helping children and adults alike reach their full potential.

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Creating an Inclusive Classroom for Autistic Students: Key Strategies for Teachers

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Creating a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive classroom for autistic students isn’t just beneficial for them—it enriches the entire classroom. By tailoring our approach, we can support autistic students’ needs while fostering empathy and inclusiveness among all students.

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Ziggurat Model by Barry G. Grossman and Ruth Aspy

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Ziggurat Model by Barry G. Grossman and Ruth Aspy

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"The Ziggurat Model," for individuals across the autism spectrum and across the lifespan, is now even more fine-tuned for early intervention. This book presents a process and framework for designing interventions for individuals of all ages with ASD, while staying consistent with current trends in education, including response to intervention (RTI), evidence-based practices, and positive behavioral supports. "The Ziggurat Model 2.0" is newly updated and expanded with the latest research and a new version of the Underlying Characteristics Checklist for Early Intervention (UCC-EI), in addition to UCC-HF and UCC-CL for individuals with higher functioning and classic autism, respectively. Foreword by Gary Mesibov, PhD.

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"The Ziggurat Model," for individuals across the autism spectrum and across the lifespan, is now even more fine-tuned for early intervention. This book presents a process and framework for designing interventions for individuals of all ages with ASD, while staying consistent with current trends in education, including response to intervention (RTI), evidence-based practices, and positive behavioral supports.

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Upcoming Workshops

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Working with parents, carers & educators of school-aged children on the autism spectrum to provide evidence informed information - workshops & online resources.

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Afirm - Autism Focused Intervention Resources and Modules

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Afirm - Autism Focused Intervention Resources and Modules

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AFIRM Modules are designed to help you learn the step-by-step process of planning for, using, and monitoring an evidence-based practice (EBP) with learners on the spectrum from birth to 22 years of age. Supplemental materials and handouts are available for download.

Download an overview of the Components of AFIRM to learn about modules, resources, and professional development options.

Visit the Learn with AFIRM section to find out more.

To learn more about the updated EBPs, check out the National Clearinghouse on Autism Evidence and Practice website.

Introduction to Autism

Selecting an Evidence-Based Practice

AFIRM for Paraprofessionals: Simulated E-Learning

These simulated learning modules include brief overviews, video examples, and activity-based scenarios to learn foundational EBPs.

Reinforcement: Introduction & Practice

Prompting: Introduction & Practice

Supporting Peer Interactions: Introduction & Practice

Time Delay: Introduction & Practice

Visual Cues: Introduction & Practice

AFIRM for Toddlers

AFIRM for Toddlers are a set a of modules developed in collaboration with the Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center for early interventionists working with toddlers, families, and early care providers.

AFIRM for Toddlers Introduction

Behavior Supports for Toddlers

Naturalistic Interventions in the Child Care Setting

Parent-Implemented Interventions in the Home Setting

Reinforcement

Prompting

Visual Supports

Available Evidence-Based Practice Modules

The National Clearinghouse on Autism Evidence and Practice (NCAEP) identified 28 EBPs based upon a systematic review. The EBP modules are designed to help you learn the step-by-step process for planning for, using, and monitoring an EBP with learners with autism from birth to 22 years of age.

Augmentative & Alternative Communication

Antecedent-Based Interventions

Ayres Sensory Integration®

Behavioral Momentum Intervention

Cognitive Behavioral Intervention

Direct Instruction

Differential Reinforcement

Discrete Trial Training

Exercise

Extinction

Functional Behavioral Assessment

Functional Communication Training

Modeling

Music-Mediated Intervention

Naturalistic Intervention

Peer-Mediated Instruction & Intervention

Parent-Implemented Intervention

Prompting

Reinforcement

Response Interruption/ Redirection

Self-Management

Social Narratives

Social Skills Training

Task Analysis

Technology-Aided Instruction & Intervention

Time Delay

Video Modeling

Visual Supports

Available Supplemental Modules

Several EBPs identified in the previous review (Wong et al., 2014) were recategorized or reclassified in the most recent review by the National Clearinghouse on Autism Evidence & Practice (see Steinbrenner et al., 2020, p. 30 for details). The four modules below will remain available for AFIRM users as supplemental materials:

Picture Exchange Communication System

Pivotal Response Training

Scripting

Structured Play Groups

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AFIRM Modules AFIRM Modules are designed to help you learn the step-by-step process of planning for, using, and monitoring an evidence-based practice (EBP) with learners on the spectrum from birth to 22 years of age. Supplemental materials and handouts are available for download.

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Ritchhart's Cultures of Thinking in Action

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Ritchhart's Cultures of Thinking in Action

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Guy Claxton - Learning Power Approach (Teaching Pedagogy)

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Guy Claxton - Learning Power Approach (Teaching Pedagogy)

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guy claxton dispositions and skills of good learners - Google Search

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... students, families, colleagues, and ... Aristotle, The Categories | Qualities, Habits, and Dispositions | Philosophy Core Concepts.

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The Aussie Optimism Program was developed to reduce and prevent anxiety and depression in children and adolescents. Aussie Optimism also develops and promotes positive mental health in children, adolescents and school communities.