Multiple Disabilities
Explore ways educators can develop and integrate lite- and lo-tech Augmentative Alternative Communication systems for students who are visually impaired.
Learn how to increase functional independence and developmental skills
Ms.Patricia Obrzut, M.S., O.T.R/L.
Nov. 11, 12, 2019
This workshop will provide an understanding of Functional Communication Training (FCT) and its use in addressing interfering behavior.
New Hampshire: 1 day workshop — September 27. Scoring The CVI Range correctly provides the foundation for service to students with CVI.
This webinar series will be presented by Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired Outreach Program with Education Consultants Scott Baltisberger and Sara Kitchen.
This tutorial discusses strategies to increase states of behavior in daily activities and educational settings.
You will use an assortment of the tools and materials described in the book and on video clips to fabricate 8 assistive technology solutions.
This webinar discusses strategies to increase states of behavior in daily activities and educational settings.
This webcast provides an overview of the shifts in thinking about Behavior Intervention over the years and the current focus on Positive Behavior Supports.
This tutorial discusses the importance of professional collaboration among educational teams
Introduction to Cerebral Visual Impairment in Children: Visual Impairment Due to Damage to the Brain
Visual impairment due to brain damage will be discussed along with assessment of children with this condition.
In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to effectively and creatively adapt classroom materials while enhancing a Braille-rich environment
Sharon Stelzer demonstrates a full-day calendar system that she developed with a 14 year old student.
The webinar discusses the importance of professional collaboration among educational teams, particularly for students with multiple disabilities.
This webinar explores experience and concept books, as well as story and conversation boxes.
Learning About Leaves: Exploration Science Activities for Students with Severe Multiple Disabilities
Ira Padhye discusses the transition from whole to partial objects as well as the construction of the calendar system.
In this tutorial participants will learn to distinguish between typical processing function, processing dysfunction, and processing disorder.
Amanda Martinage continues her discussion of Sensory Processing, presenting techniques to address sensory processing difficulties.
Marguerite describes the benefits of schedule systems as developing literacy skills, concepts, memory, and expressive and receptive communication.
In this video, Hilary demonstrates a portable calendar system that she developed for one of her teenage students.
Implementation strategies for teaching and using a student-centered AAC system will be presented, using case studies from current students.
Webinar provides an overview of Sensory Processing and distinguishes between typical processing function, processing dysfunction, and processing disorder.
This short video provides a brief overview of the use of a multi-step object system for students who are ready to move on from a single object system.
This tutorial focuses on real-life learning & strategies that can be used to capture the essence of an activity
Discover the unique needs of early communicators with visual impairment and additional disabilities when designing AAC Systems.
Megan demonstrates how she adapted the book "What's for Lunch" using prompts, a student-activated switch,simple visual and tactile representations of food.
The presentation includes ways to capture and share a stduent's experiences - an integral part of building skills and concepts.
Explore theories and best practices for adapting orientation and mobility techniques for students with additional disabilities.
This tutorial considers the unique needs of early communicators with visual impairment and additional disabilities when designing AAC Systems.
In this video, Ira Padhye presents an experience book that she made for her students about going to the supermarket.
This webinar is the first in a two-part series that considers the unique needs of early communicators with visual impairment and additional disabilities.
In this video, Megan presents the book, The Tiny Seed, that she created for her student who has CVI.
Welcoming Students made up of 4 modules, each containing a lecture, video segments, readings, and assigned activities to enhance and apply your learning.
