In this episode we discuss the results form the cursory data collection of spontaneous responses. In episode 18 we discussed an idea for an observation of collecting data on how many correct vs. incorrect responses are given within a given period of time. During this observation, I kept the length of time and number of times I collected data very open due to wanting to keep things flexible during this first phase of collection. I roughly estimate that I have been keeping track of this data for 4 weeks.

I recorded 47 entries under three categories. Category 1- Correct Responses, Category 2- Incorrect Responses, and Category 3- Correct responses with prompting. Out of the 47 entries, I gathered the following results:

Correct Responses: 23/47= 48%

Incorrect Responses: 12/47= 25%

Correct Responses with Prompting: 12/47= 25%

If we add incorrect responses + correct responses with prompting we get 24/47= 51%. So a little over half of the time I'm getting either an incorrect response or a correct response with prompting. The other half of the time, my student is producing correct responses. 

That's amazing news! I honestly was shocked and surprised that my child answered correctly almost half the time.  Now on to Phase 2...

My plans will be to add the above three categories to academic and non-academic talk time. I may also add the category of incorrect responses with prompting, just to keep things well-rounded. 

I will update soon! :)

Discussing the whys and why nots of student having IEPs. There is really not a reason not to have an IEP. They are helpful in many ways. Don't worry about the stigma, do what's best for your child and get them the help they deserve.

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~Carole

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In this episode, I discuss the possibility of increasing spontaneous responses in children with ASD. One of the primary issues I continue to work on with my child is eliciting a response from him that is spontaneous. This means that the response is something he has to think about in his mind and give an answer to without being prompted or coached for the response. Often times children with ASD echo a teacher or parent, meaning they simply repeat what the caregiver is saying. I want to increase the frequency of responses without having to coach the child with the correct response.

This type of response is needed when more abstract questions are being asked. For example, "What can we do to help others?" is a question that would require the child to think abstractly about helping people and then give an answer that is appropriate. I also want to remove visual cues so that the child has to practice giving these spontaneous responses purely from their mind.

After a quick Google search on how to improve abstract thinking, I found a few activities that I will research and put to the test. These activities are logic puzzles including matrices (set of numbers/pictures/items in a rectangular array), syllogisms (set of statements that require a true/false application to predict a result), and mazes. 

One TPT shop I found that has some very basic logic puzzles can be found here: Keep 'em Thinking with Susan Morrow.

I also mentioned independent work in this episode which I will delve into more in another episode but the book I talk about is, "180 Days of Reading/Writing/Math" by Shell Education. 

Thanks so much for listening!!

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This episode contains information on how to obtain a disability pass with Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. A must have for anyone with a disability that wants to enjoy the magic of Disney without stress. Yay for Disney!!

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This episode focuses on tips to homeschooling an autistic child. These are things I have learned along the way and hopefully they will be helpful to you. 

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Know your trigger points that incite a relapse of emotion so that you will be ready for feelings of sadness. It's okay to let yourself feel whatever emotion your feeling.

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This episode reviews the R School with campuses in Lakeland, Orlando, and Winter Haven, Florida.

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How can we manage behaviors or actions that are repetitious? In this podcast, you'll hear some strategies to help you as well as your autistic child/student manage repetition.

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As parents and teachers we must look in the mirror and asses our own actions, behaviors, and emotions in response to our autistic children. There are three things we can do right away to help facilitate the communication of our children, assess the following of yourself:

1. Tone of Voice

2. Wait Time

3. Reaction

Listen to this episode for more. :)

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This episode talks you through an IEP (Individual Education Plan), discussing main sections and what each section is meant to communicate. If you've wondered what in the heck an IEP is or you've been sitting in IEP meetings and pretty sure their speaking another language, this podcase episode is for you!

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