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Customizing Instruction To Maximize Functional Outcomes for Students with Profound Multiple Disabilities.
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Smith, Pamela D.; Gast, David L.; Logan, Kent R.; Jacobs, Heidi A. – Exceptionality, 2001
This article describes a process for customizing instruction for students with profound multiple disabilities that has been used to design instructional programs and maximize attainment of functional outcomes. The process focuses on collaborative teamwork and problem solving to design and implement instructional programs and includes five major…
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Interdisciplinary Approach
Meeting the Communication Needs of Students with Severe and Multiple Disabilities in General Education Classrooms.
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Downing, June E. – Exceptionality, 2001
The importance of communication skills for students with the most significant disabilities is highlighted. Specific attention is paid to the need to recognize and understand unconventional means of communication. Ideas for augmenting the student's communicative efforts are provided, and the critical importance of team collaboration is emphasized.…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Elementary Secondary Education, Inclusive Schools, Interpersonal Communication
Functional Assessment and Comprehensive Early Intervention.
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Harrower, Joshua K.; Fox, Lise; Dunlap, Glen; Kincaid, Don – Exceptionality, 2000
This article outlines a process for conducting comprehensive early intervention based on an assessment process that includes functional behavioral assessment. A case example is presented to further illustrate this process. Additional elements essential to the process including family involvement, collaborative teaming, and implementing…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Disabilities, Early Childhood Education, Early Identification