Here are some "Best Practice", research-based instructional strategies used in our program:
- Structure activities to guarantee success.
- Provide alternative routes (visual, auditory, kinesthetic, tactile).
- Provide step by step directions which include opportunity for guided practice.
- Preferential seating.
- Teach by demonstration.
- Re-teach daily.
- Use manipulatives and tactile objects.
- Test orally.
- Visual scheduling.
- Leveled reading materials
- Individualized instruction and small group instruction
- Reduce directions to a few key words.
Things you might see in our classroom:
SMART Board Technology:
interactive whiteboard computer software
smarttech.com
Social skills training:
do2learn.com
Sensory integration:
ComeUnity.com
Fine motor development:
learn about fine motor skills