From the Book - Regular Print
1 Physical Arrangement of the Classroom 5 --
Benefits of a Well-Designed Classroom 6 --
Arranging Your Classroom 9 --
Real-Life Applications 20 --
2 Organization of Materials 25 --
Organizing Classroom Materials 27 --
Organizing Student Materials 33 --
Real-Life Applications 35 --
Three Types of Schedules 42 --
Building a Foundation for Your Schedules 43 --
Daily Classroom Schedule 46 --
Staff Assignment Schedule 50 --
Individual Student Schedules 53 --
Real-Life Applications 63 --
4 Visual Strategies 67 --
What Are Visual Strategies? 68 --
Importance and Benefits of Visual Strategies 69 --
Creating Visual Strategies 73 --
Consider the Student's Communication Level 74 --
Using Visual Strategies 75 --
Real-Life Expectations 83 --
5 Behavioral Strategies 87 --
Determining the Need for Behavioral Interventions 88 --
Conducting a Functional Behavioral Assessment 89 --
Identifying Behavioral Goals and Objectives 100 --
Implementing the Behavioral Intervention Plan 108 --
Real-Life Applications 110 --
6 Goals, Objectives, and Lesson Plans 113 --
Annual Goals and Objectives 116 --
Real-Life Applications 128 --
7 Instructional Strategies 131 --
Instructional Considerations 132 --
Instructional Methods and Strategies 137 --
Real-Life Applications 149 --
8 Communication Systems and Strategies 153 --
Speech and Language Pathologist 154 --
Communication Throughout the Day 155 --
Communication and Behavior 160 --
Real-Life Applications 162 --
9 Communication With Parents 167 --
Setting Up a System for Parent Communication 168 --
Student-Generated Daily Communication to Parents 170 --
Keeping Communication Meaningful and Helpful 170 --
Parental Involvement 174 --
Real-Life Applications 175 --
10 Related Services and Other School Staff 179 --
Important Information About Related Services 180 --
Related Services Defined 180 --
Other School Staff 183 --
Real-Life Applications 184.