ERIC Number: ED605907
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2018
Pages: 23
Abstractor: ERIC
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Structured Play Groups (SPG). EBP Brief Packet
Sam, A.; Kucharczyk, S.; Waters, V.
National Professional Development Center on Autism Spectrum Disorders
This evidence-based practice overview on Structured Play Groups (SPG) includes the following components: (1) Overview: A quick summary of salient features of the practice, including what it is, who it can be used with, what skills it has been used with, and settings for instruction; (2) Evidence-base: The "SPG Evidence-base" details the National Professional Development Center on Autism Spectrum Disorders (NPDC) criteria for inclusion as an evidence-based practice and the specific studies that meet the criteria for this practice; (3) Step-by-Step Guide: Use the "SPG Step-by-Step Practice Guide" as an outline for how to plan for, use, and monitor SPG. Each step includes a brief description as a helpful reminder while learning the process; (4) Implementation Checklist: Use the "SPG Implementation Checklist" to determine if the practice is being implemented as intended; (5) Data Collection Sheets: Use the data collection sheets as a method to collect and analyze data to determine if progress is being made for a learner with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD); (6) Tip Sheet for Professionals: Use the "SPG Tip Sheet for Professionals" as a supplemental resource to help provide basic information about the practice to professionals working with the learner with ASD; (7) Parent Guide: Use the SPG Parent Guide to help parents or family members understand basic information about the practice being used with their child; (8) Additional Resources: Use the "Additional Resources" to learn more about the practice; (9) Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Standards: A list of "CEC Standards" that apply specifically to SPG; and (10) Module References: A list of numerical "References" utilized for the SPG module. [This brief was co-written by the Autism Focused Intervention Resources and Modules (AFIRM) team.]
Descriptors: Evidence Based Practice, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Intervention, Play, Group Activities, Program Development, Planning, Program Implementation, Progress Monitoring, Data Collection, Check Lists, Behavior Problems, Behavior Modification, Parent Role, Elementary Education, Social Development, Communication Skills, School Readiness, Academic Ability
National Professional Development Center on Autism Spectrum Disorder. Available from: FPG Child Development Institute. University of North Carolina, Publications Office, CB# 8185, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-8185. Tel: 919-966-0857; e-mail: FPGpublications@unc.edu; Web site: http://autismpdc.fpg.unc.edu/
Publication Type: Guides - Non-Classroom; Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Elementary Education
Audience: Teachers; Parents
Language: English
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Authoring Institution: National Professional Development Center on Autism Spectrum Disorder (NPDC)
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