Video 1.12: Routine in a program – rolling with friends A physical therapist is working on developing Jake’s motor skills, particularly his ability to roll, surrounded by a roomful of classmates. What could have been a pull-out, one-on-one therapy session was turned into a fun group activity where all children are participating and modeling his exercises (running…
Video 1.9: Routine in a program – block play Austin’s occupational therapist has created a picture template to simplify building a block structure. Austin is able to place the blocks directly on the visual aid and build a garage for his car with minimal assistance from an adult (running time: 1 min. 49 sec.).…
Video 1.7: Routine in a program – building with blocks A speech therapist works with a toddler in a child care facility. The therapist models appropriate communication orally, using signs, and using a picture board. She encourages a response by withholding toys and requiring him to ask for them (running time: 1 min. 08…
Activity 3.12a: Evaluate a communication implementation plan Resource Type: Activity In this activity, learners examine a completed communication implementation plan and they compare the completed plan with one they filled out as part of Activity 3.11a. They then make any changes or improvements to the examples on their plan, based on this comparison. Resource File…
Activity 3.11a: Implementation plan for seeking and verifying information from the therapist Resource Type: Activity In this activity, learners complete the implementation plan to show how a teacher can use specific communication strategies to help her seek and verify information in future meetings with other professionals. Resource File (PDF): CONNECT-Activity-3-11a.pdf
Activity 3.5a: Identify examples of joining and supporting Resource Type: Activity In this activity, learners watch a video clip of a teacher and therapist discussing how they can work together to address a student’s learning goals. Learners use an observation checklist to note communication strategies used in the clip. Resource File (PDF): CONNECT-Activity-3-5a.pdf
Activity 3.4a: Identify examples of seeking and verifying information Resource Type: Activity In this activity, learners watch a video clip of a teacher and therapist discussing how they can work together to address a student’s learning goals. Learners use an observation checklist to note communication strategies used in the clip. Resource File (PDF): CONNECT-Activity-3-4a.pdf
Activity 3.3a: Identify examples of attending and active listening Resource Type: Activity In this activity, learners watch a video clip of a teacher and therapist discussing how they can work together to address a student’s learning goals. Learners use an observation checklist to note communication strategies used in the clip. Resource File (PDF): CONNECT-Activity-3-3a.pdf
Activity 3.1a: Describe the dilemma Resource Type: Activity In this activity, learners describe a dilemma after watching two video clips that present a dilemma about a teacher and therapist working together to provide services for a young child with disabilities. Resource File (PDF): CONNECT-Activity-3-1a.pdf
Activity 1.12a: Consider the unique contexts Resource Type: Activity In this activity, learners listen to or read perspectives to Luke’s story and consider the unique contexts of the dilemma from these different perspectives. Resource File (PDF): CONNECT-Activity-1-12a.pdf