Intervention activities cannot stand alone; rather, to be maximally effective they need to be supported by and linked to other critical components of service delivery. Learn about the linked system framework, which is comprised of screening, assessment, goal development, intervention, and monitoring progress as proposed in this chapter excerpt. Read More
Read the excerpt and learn the definitions of early detection/Child Find, developmental-behavioral screening, and the systems approach. The concepts of surveillance and follow-up are addressed and their use is reviewed. Read More
An excerpt introducing Autism Intervention Every Day as a practical, real-world guide for parents of or professional assisting a young child is exhibiting red flags. Read More
Some children with ASD are quite flexible, whereas others are not. In addition, some children are quite adaptable in some situations but inflexible in others. The following strategies are ideas for incorporating changes into routines that can be implemented gradually and playfully to aid in promoting Flexibility for children who tend to be rigid. Read More
Read the excerpt to better understand the Project SEARCH High School Transition Program. This excerpt includes the program overview, visual breakdowns of the program's phases, and a Student Selection Rubric Guide. Read More
In these first introductory pages to The Special Needs Planning Guide, read about financial planning as well as the key stages of special needs planning. Developed by two financial planning experts, this one-of-a-kind book is a must-have for parents and caregivers. Read More
This chapter introduces the concept of special needs planning and discusses considerations for various life stages from early childhood to adulthood. Read More
This chapter describes in detail how to toilet train your child with special needs. The importance of record keeping is discussed, and several sample record sheets are included. Read More
This chart from Steps to Independence, Fourth Edition is a helpful tool for toilet training Read More
Read the excerpt and discover what steps can be taken to help transitioning culturally and linguistically diverse (CDL) families and youth with disabilities. Read More
