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Project ACCESS Information Sheet: Sensory Processing

December 12, 2018 by Tina Neal-Fox

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We are all aware of the 5 senses: Tactile: sense of touch Auditory: input relating to sounds Oral: input relating to the mouth Olfactory: input relating to smell Visual: input relating to sight However, there are two senses many are unaware of: Vestibular: response to movement and gravity and Proprioceptive: input from muscles and joints related to body position. New … [Read more...] about Project ACCESS Information Sheet: Sensory Processing

Filed Under: Autism Resources, Autism Training, Information Sheet, News, Uncategorized

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Computer-Aided Instruction – Information Sheet

January 5, 2018 by Tina Neal-Fox

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Computer Aided Instruction (CAI) is an evidence based practice used widely in schools and homes today. Computer programming has been studied to include the teaching of both academic and communication skills. While computer usage is highly motivating to learners, including those with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), usage is only one component within an individualized … [Read more...] about Computer-Aided Instruction – Information Sheet

Filed Under: Autism Resources, Information Sheet

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Picture Exchange Communication Systems (PECS®) – Information Sheet

December 8, 2017 by Tina Neal-Fox

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PECS® is a form of augmentative/alternative communication intervention (AAC) for individuals with autism spectrum disorder and related developmental disabilities. It is useful in situations where individuals experience language delays. The goal of PECS® is to teach individuals to communicate independently without providing any prompts. Prompts are cues or hints meant to induce … [Read more...] about Picture Exchange Communication Systems (PECS®) – Information Sheet

Filed Under: Autism Resources, Information Sheet, Uncategorized

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Functional Communication Training – Information Sheet

November 9, 2017 by Tina Neal-Fox

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This is one of our family- and community-friendly Information Sheets available in our website's autism resources section under Project ACCESS Fact Sheets and Information Sheets:  Functional Communication Training Jason has been pinching his classmates during free time and recess.  His teacher is at her wit’s end and parents are complaining.  A consultant … [Read more...] about Functional Communication Training – Information Sheet

Filed Under: Autism Resources, Information Sheet, Uncategorized

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Social Narratives

October 4, 2017 by Tina Neal-Fox

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  Social Narratives are the umbrella, or generic, term for strategies that include Social Stories™. Social Stories™ are the trademarked work of Carol Gray, who first created this strategy. She has a specific “prescription” for writing the stories that has been tried and true. Project ACCESS recommends using her instructions when developing stories for individual … [Read more...] about Social Narratives

Filed Under: Autism Resources, Information Sheet, Uncategorized

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