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Glossary
Across
modalities
teaching modalities usually refer to output, rather
than ways of "inputting." It typically means covering
the areas of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. If you were
referring to ways of teaching, those modalities of input would be
visual, auditory, tactile, and kinesthetic
Applied behavior analysis
also known as ABA, is a form of teaching that uses
the method of discreet trial
Auditory integration training
method
of rehabilitating auditory system
disorders by relieving hearing distortions
Augmentative/alternative communication
nonverbal forms of communication that both facilitate
and supplement
verbal language development or serve as an alternative to verbal
communication. Augmentative/alternative forms include, gesture and
signing, icons, writing, and technological devices with or without
voice
output
Autism
is a spectrum disorder. In other words, the symptoms
and characteristics of autism can present themselves in a wide variety
of combinations, each of which can range from mild to severe
Cognitive
the ability to execute daily tasks in a functional
manner. This includes the ability to remember short and long term
events, to sequence activities, to reason, to think logically and
safely, to categorize, etc.
Developmental disorder
a disorder which emerges during the early years
of life; contrasts with disorders which occur, for example, in old
age
Discrete trial teaching
a behavioral sequence used to maximize learning
in autistic children
The sequenced behavior is: first, instruction is given, second the
response is received from the individual and third, a reward follows
Expressive
a mode to express a thought via spoken language
(using vocabulary learned) or via written language
IEP
Individualized Education Plan. Educators, support professionals,
and parents jointly determine an appropriate curriculum for each
child.
Language
the ability to form a thought into a grammatical
sequence of words (verbal or written mode). This includes the ability
to use an acquired ability receptively and expressively
Mainstream
this occurs when a child who primarily attends a
special education
classroom participates within a regular education classroom for
a portion
of his or her day. This participation can be during academic subjects
or
educational activities such as music or art
Multi-disciplinary
a team of professionals who represent various disciplines
such as
education, psychology, speech/language pathology, occupational therapy,
physical therapy, developmental therapy, behavior management, and
social
work
Multi-sensory
selective enviornment where primary sensories
(sound, sight,touch, smell) are stimulated by specific needs to
encourage interaction, enviornment may include soft play fixtures,
special lighting, tactile components
Music
therapy
music used as an effective tool to mediate change
in functioning for certain individuals.
Neurological
of or pertaining to the nervous system, which includes
the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves
Neuro-typical
children who have not been diagnosed with any disorders
of speech, language, cognition, or motor development. Normal developing,
development without the disturbance of the neurological system
OT
Occupational Therapist
Occupational therapy
works on fine motor issues such as tying shoes, writing, buttoning,
zipping, etc.
PECS®
Picture Exchange Communication System, it is an
alternative communication system used with young children with autism
Perseverate
to focus obsessively, for an unusually long period
of time; to fail to change strategies when the current one is obviously
inappropriate or ineffective
Physical therapy
therapy designed to improve the flexibility and
strength of the muscles of the body, and the coordination and timing
of movements of the body
Processing
cognitive operations; "thinking"
PT
Physical Therapist, works on fine motor issues such
as lifting, climbing, jumping, etc.
Receptive
understanding of spoken or written words
Reverse mainstream
this occurs when neuro-typical peers attend a special
education
classroom for an activity. This allows the special education students
an
opportunity to engage with their neuro-typical peers without leaving
their
highly structured and individualized educational settings
Sensory integration
training designed to improve the ability to use
information from the several senses together and interchangeably;
for example, eye-hand coordination or connecting spoken and written
words
Spectrum disorder
a disorder that spans the scope from mild to severe
Speech/language therapy
a therapeutic service that focuses on the improvement
of a person’s speech, language, cognitive and swallowing abilities
Speech
the motor ability to say sounds and form them sequentially into
words
TEACCH
Treatment and Education of Autistic and Related
Communication Handicapped Children Developed in the early 1970's,
Eric Schopler. The TEACCH approach includes a focus on the person
with autism and the development of a program around this person's
skills, interests, and needs
Transition planning
planning for unexpected changes the life of an autistic
individual
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