The present study compared two classroom-relevant procedures for remediating visual overselectivity in autistic children. One approach was based on perceptual-motor theory in which possible relationships between functional object-use and overselectivity were studied. The second strategy, equivalence training, used a four-step stimulus shift procedure. A comparison group of autistic children was exposed to simple repeated practice trials with the test tasks. Results showed that equivalence training was more effective than functional object-use in improving posttest scores, with repeated practice falling in between. The results are discussed in terms of theoretical and practical issues relating to stimulus overselectivity, including the incorporation of microcomputer technology.
Given the advent of PL 94-142, this paper investigates a strategy for integrating the IEP and SOI in order to promote an accountability-based approach to differentiated programing for the gifted classroom student. Specifically, critical components of the IEP are identified, relevant features of the SI model outlined, and a system for deriving instructional and behavioral objectives from the SOI Profile is reviewed. The use of computer retrieval data banks with the system presented is discussed in light of the importance of optimal instructional intervention with the gifted.
In all likelihood, currently employed therapists and teachers grew up with computer technology. Part of their computer culture included programming computers for entertainment using popular consumer software like Microsoft Basic. Within this social-educational milieu, the FACTS + curriculum represents one long-term project covering the past twenty years to combine computer programming and public school instruction. This article describes the scope, sequence, and content of the effort and most importantly, offers educators access to the source code. With access to the actual software source code, perhaps more youthful and creative programming-competent therapists and teachers can improve and tailor the FACTS + curriculum to better meet pressing legal mandates and local instructional demands.
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