CONNECTIONS FOR STUDENTS |
Lessons Learned and Effective Practices Regarding the Implementation of the Connections for Students Model to Support Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) |
Collaborative Services Delivery Model (CSDM) for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder Phase 2 Report of |
THE PROVINCIAL ADVISORY TEAM (PAT) |
| 1 | Introduction | Characteristics of Success and Suggested Strategies Flexibility Every situation is different and has its own factors to be considered, reinforcing the need for clear and immediate communication between AIP providers and school boards. The activities of the transition team should be guided by the childs individual transition experience, and their strengths and needs. Protocols should be written and implemented in a way that is flexible rather than prescriptive. It is important to recognize different learning styles and comfort levels within a team environment. Provincial Advisory Team Recommended Communication Strategies Establish Needs Identify strengths and needs of the child transitioning, and the role of the transition team from the beginning. Evolving Guidelines It may be beneficial to have a specific Connections for Students format and/or structure that can initially be shared with the family. Ensure that team members are aware that transition experiences may vary, and include the flexibility to individualize any Connections for Students format, structure, and/or process. Parent Communication Provide materials to support parents in the Connections for Students process. Knowledge and information will ensure a more seamless transition. Include parents in goal and priority setting. Make an individual available to parents with whom they can comfortably speak with between meetings, when issues arise. A variety of communication methods, readily available and easily accessible may address individual needs and learning styles. Creative Scheduling Look at creative ways to cover classrooms for teachers, and provide alternative means for participation in meetings for families when meetings occur during the day. |
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| 2 | Characteristics of Success and Suggested Strategies |
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| Communication | |||
| Planning | |||
| Student Centred Teams | |||
| Flexibility | |||
| 3 | Approaches to Effective Collaboration | ||
| People & Organizational Management | |||
| Roles and Responsibilities | |||
| Decision Making | |||
| Geography | |||
| Training and Learning | |||
| Early Withdrawl from IBI | |||
| Parent Engagement | |||
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