SPED 586 TAMUC Interventions & Activities to Improve Social Skills

1-Describe interventions to improve social skills. How can these interventions be incorporated into ongoing activities and routines in the classroom? How can mastery be measured? (discussion)

2- Read the article paying attention to the following things: ( Article is attached)

1. Has the implementation of inclusion had any effect on job-related activities?
2. Does a greater extent of inclusion implementation mean more time that the school psychologist spends on activities that facilitate inclusion?

What do the findings suggest about the state of inclusion in schools and the job-related activities of the school psychologist? Has the role of the school psychologist changed in response to inclusion?

What implications of the findings can we generalize to the role of the diagnostician in inclusive schools?

Discuss ways that diags can support inclusion and general education teachers with students with special needs in their classrooms.

SPED 586 TAMUC Interventions & Activities to Improve Social Skills

3- Discussion Question

1.Identify a specific AT device and/or service to feature on your “poster”. Be sure your name is on the sign-up sheet under Week 1, so that you are the only classmate presenting the AT device you chose.

2.Identify the population(s) and/or subject areas/grade levels for whom your device would be appropriate. How can your selected device possibly help facilitate inclusive practices for the target population?

3.Identify the collaborators you would work with when using this device and/or service with students. What kind of training might you need to assist a student using the device?

4.What are the greatest benefits of the device and/or service you selected?

5.Are there any drawbacks or challenges to using your device and/or service?

6.Is there anything else we should know about the AT device you chose?

7. Where would someone purchase the equipment? How much does it cost?

On your “poster” (8 ½ by 11), find at least one picture of the device. Search for videos (YouTube or otherwise) demonstrating your technology and include the link in the text of your discussion post

SPED 586 TAMUC Interventions & Activities to Improve Social Skills

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