ABA Drawing Imitation with Ozobot
What's in this post: What is Drawing Imitation? Teaching Steps Ozobots! Natural Reinforcers What is Drawing Imitation?
The goal of "drawing imitation" is to teach a child to copy a written mark made by another person. While it often starts very simply (such as copying a single line), the idea is for the child to eventually learn to copy more complex writing. This is particularly helpful when learning to write letters/numbers, drawing shapes, etc. Teaching Steps
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Employment Portfolios for Teens and Young Adults with Autism
I’m currently teaching a college course for special education teachers on post-high school employment, education, and community living for students with autism. This course got me thinking about helping teens with autism prepare for future employment. I wanted to share one of the strategies we’ve been talking about in the course: portfolios.
In a section of her website on "Job Interviews," Dr. Temple Grandin offers these thoughts about portfolios:
"I never found work by fi
