Fairfax County Public Schools Services for Students with Autism and Related Disailities Fairfax County Public Schools

Curriculum General Education Curriculum Life Skills Curriculum SOL and FCP Program of Studies (POS) goals and objectives With accommodations to address areas of need as defined in the IEP Curriculum adapted as needed Foundations courses in HS Life Skills Curriculum Individualized skill-based curriculum Aligned with state assessment objectives Goals and objectives outlined in the IEP

Life Skills Curriculum Framework Aligned Standards of Learning (ASOL) Functional Academics Independent Living Skills Career Development Behavior, Communication, Fine Motor and Gross Motor Community Based Instruction (CBI)

Curriculum Focus Literacy and math Social and communication skills Inclusive opportunities Generalization of skills into practical daily living activities

State Assessment Participation in the Virginia Assessment Program (VAS) is required SOL tests VGLA, VSEP (HS only) Virginia Alternate Assessment (VAAP)

Annual Assessment Criterion-based assessments using standardized instruments Brigance Assessments Early Development II (Yellow) Comprehensive Inventory of Basic Skills (Green) Life Skills Inventory (Blue)

Staff Training Student-focused intervention Classroom organization and structure Behavior management Curriculum across content areas and domains of learning Instructional strategies/practices Assessment/data collection

Preschool Autism Classes and Enhanced ABA Elementary Services

What is ABA? ABA is Applied Behavior Analysis APPLIED BEHAVIOR The application of the theory, principles, and procedures of behaviorism to problems of human behavior in natural settings BEHAVIOR Concerned with observable phenomena ANALYSIS Deals with objective measures of intervention and change

What is ABA? ABA is… a science based on learning theory a set of systematic procedures derived from behavioral principles to improve socially significant behaviors a methodology used to modify behaviors and to teach skills to children, adolescents, and adults of ALL functioning levels

ABA Enhanced Services include: Comprehensive training plan for all staff Low staffing ratio in classroom Early Academic Curriculum Guide Uniform data system Bi-annual assessment ABLLS as a resource Preschool Autism Class summer services Parent workshops Website: www.fcps/DSSSE/ABA/

ABA Enhanced Services include: Personnel: Pre-K-12 Adapted Curriculum Coordinator, Flo Bosch Applied Behavior Analysis Program Manager, Tina Wilkerson Applied Behavior Analysis Coaches Specially trained teachers and instructional assistants Centrally placed instructional assistants Expert consultants from Autism Partnership and Great Strides

Preschool Autism Classes (PAC) Full day classes Early Academic Curriculum Social Skills, Imitation, Behavior, Language, Motor, Self Help, Play, Pre-Academics Uniform data collection system Weekly ABA coach support Fall and spring assessments

Elementary Classes Use Early Academic Curriculum Guide, Life Skills Curriculum, SOL Curriculum Uniform data collection system ABA coach support Fall and spring assessments

Assessment and Data Collection Early Academic Curriculum Guide Verbal Behavior Assessment Task Analysis of Verbal Operants Data Sheets Curriculum Planning form ABLLS as a resource Classroom Assistance Checklist

Staff Training Core Staff Training Monthly Training Workshops ABA Fundamentals VB Fundamentals Hands On Training Monthly Training Workshops On-site Training by ABA Coaches Ongoing support from Consultants

Role of ABA Coaches Caseload of about 13 classes Provide support to teachers and IAs Visit classes every 7-9 days Facilitate the transfer of ABA/VB principles and procedures to the classroom Make instructional recommendations to staff Functional assessments, behavior intervention plans Provide training Collaborate with outside consultants and private providers

Parent Workshops Monthly day and evening sessions Please submit ideas for topics

Home School Collaboration Sharing of data Classroom observations Collaborative team meetings Meet and greet with ABA coach and school team

Services for Students at Secondary

Students Transitioning to Secondary Programming Collaboration with elementary services personnel Continuity in service delivery through the use of ABA techniques Staff training Teachers, IA’s, related services staff Coach support Support from outside consultants

Instructional Focus Movement toward learning within small and large group formats emphasis on observational and interactive learning

Instructional Focus Opportunities for career and daily living skill development life skills, language and social skill instruction embedded elective classes offer a range of opportunities for skill development

Instructional Focus Focused attention on building communication skills to meet social, emotional, behavioral, independent living and career development needs

Instructional Focus Emphasis placed on fading continuous and direct reinforcement schedules token economies point systems group reinforcement

Independence/Responsibility Focus on increasing independent functioning in school, community and career settings Students may participate in self-advocacy training Increased focus on learning to self-manage behaviors in a variety of settings Some students may attend their IEP meetings

Socialization Peer interaction is encouraged through participation in after-school activities Direct instruction in social skills with an emphasis on teaching “cool” and age-appropriate interactive skills

School Environment Lockers Changing classes Multiple teachers Hallway bathrooms PE changing out Larger school environment

Inclusive Programming Inclusion into general ed environments Reverse inclusion Peer tutoring Community Inclusion (CBI) Best Buddies After school activities

Behavior Programming Balance of practical and programmatic responses Explicit plans with reactive and proactive elements Occurs throughout the day Fading toward social, self management, and natural arrangements as soon as possible

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