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Teaching Special Needs Individuals Temperature Taking
In some residences and group homes, individuals are being monitored for COVID19 by daily temperature readings. People with disabilities are probably used to getting their temperatures taking each time they are seen by their physician. In these challenging times, why not teach the skill of taking one own’s temperature. It is a basic independent living skill to learn.
Using a digital thermometer would probably be the most effective and it is also easy to read. teaching thermometer reading affects the following skill:
- Attention Skills
- Follow Directions
- Follow 2-step commands
- Personal Care
- Self-advocacy skills
Prerequisite skills
- understand cause and effects
- able to understand numbers
- focus attention 1-5 minutes
- Understand sequences
Objective: With modeling, student will be able to accurately read the thermometer
Time: 5 minnutes
Material: digital thermometer (best used for underarm and the mouth)
Steps:
- explain that a normal temperature reading is considered around 98.7 and temperature taking is done to determine if a person has a fever or is sick.
- The teaching method best used is through modeling. Explain the steps to the individual and begin by taking your own temperature first.
- Once done, inform the individual he should do the same by using the following steps:
- The student will pick up the thermometer
- The student will wash the thermometer
- The student will carefully place the tip of the thermometer under his/her tongue
- With the mouth closed, the student will leave the thermometer in until he/she hears a beeping sound
- The student will remove the thermometer
- The student will accurately read the temperature.
You can also create a temperature log, where the individual takes their temperature on a daily basis and writes down their temperature on a chart.
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Earth Day Organic Smoothie Lesson Plan
Today marks the 50th anniversary of celebrating Earth Day. Earth Day was the response to an environment in crisis including oil spills, smog and rivers that were heavily polluted. It is a way to help protect and restore our planet.
I created a lesson plan on creating an organic smoothie as a way to contribute in protecting the earth. Organic farming promotes an ecological balance by reducing pollution, conserving water and reducing soil erosion.
The lesson plan works on the following skills:
- following directions
- measuring
- task initiation
- math skills (counting, id numbers)
- reading skills
Lesson: Make an Organic Smoothie
Smoothie- Mystic Mango Smoothie
Time: 15-20 Minutes
Materials:
- Blender
- Knife
- Measuring cup
- Measuring spoons
- Organic Mango
- Raw or organic honey
- Lime juice
- Spoon
- Organic yogurt
- Cups
- Fresh organic spinach
Introduction:
The instructor will explain to the group the activity to help the environment by using items that are healthy and does not require anything to be recycled.
The instructor will give assignments to the group and allow individuals an opportunity to understand.
Step 1: The instructor will first make sure all individuals wash their hands.
Step 2: The instructor will pick up the mango and ask, âWhat type of fruit is this.â Â The instructor will then ask the group âWhat color is the mango?â
Step 3: The instructor will instructor the group to cut the mango in small pieces. Provide hand over hand assistance for those requiring extra assistance.
Step 4: Once completed, the instructor will ask individuals to place the mango in the blender.
Step 5: The instructor will have members of the group to measure the orange juice. The instructor will say, âwhere is ½ on the cup?â Once answered correctly, the instructor will instruct the individual to pour into the measuring cup.
Step 6: The instructor will say to the individual âgood job, now pour into the blender.â
Step 7: The instructor will ask the group to point to the honey. The instructor will ask the individual to show 2 tablespoons on the measuring spoons.
Step 8: The instructor will ask the individual to measure 2 tablespoons of honey and to pour into the blender. Provide hand over hand if necessary.
Step 9: The instructor will ask the group to point to the lime juice. The instructor will then ask the groupâ show me 1 tablespoon on the measuring spoon.â
Step 9: The instructor will tell the group to pour into the blender.
Step 10: The instructor will ask the group to point to ½ cup on the measuring cup. Once pointed correctly, the instructor will have the individuals pick up the organic yogurt and put ½ in the cup
Step 11: With assistance, the individuals will wash out the organic spinach. The instructor should first place the spinach in a cup.
Step 12: With assistance or as needed, the instructor will have the individuals turn on the water.
Step 13: The instructor will ask the group to take a handful of organic spinach and place in the blender.
Step 14: Once all the items are placed in the blender, the instructor will someone from the group to hit the blended on the button blender.
Step 15: The instructor will allow 3-4 minutes for the smoothing to blend. Once completed, the instructor will ask an individual to hit the stop button.
Step 16. The instructor will ask an individual to place the cups on the table
Step 17. The instructor will continue with the activity until a smoothie has been made enough for everyone.
Step 17: The instructor will ask an individual to pour into each cup.
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14 Virtual Field Trip Resources
Although most schools are closed and students and individuals are receiving lessons via online, field trips can still happen through virtual tours. Most places which offer group field trips, have created opportunities to still take a field trip through a virtual tour.
Some of the tours are offered through the websites while other sites have created tours through their facebook pages and YouTube channels.
You can also download lesson plans from the website on various activities.
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Self- Injurious Behavior Resources
Working with individuals- both children and adults diagnosed with self-injurious behaviors can be challenging at the very least. Some examples of self-injurious behaviors include head banging, handbiting, and excessive scratching. There are many reasons why a student or individual may cause self-injurious behaviors including the inability to communicate needs, the environment, sensory issues and physiological issues. The following are articles on identifying cause of self-injury and ways to prevent it.
Autism, head banging and other self-harming behaviors– Autism Parenting
3 techniques to stop self-injurious behavior of children with autism– Steinberg Behavior Solutions
6 Strategies for Addressing Self-Injurious Behaviors– Wonderbaby
Effective evidence-based strategies to minimize self-injurious behaviors in young children with autism- CSUSB Scholarworks
Essential guide to self-injurious behavior and autism– Research Autism
Head banging, self-injury and aggression in autism– Treat Autism
Self-injurious behavior in people with developmental disabilities-crisis prevention.com
Self-injury in patients with intellectual disabilities- Nursing2020
Understanding and treating self-injurious behavior– Autism Research Institute
Understanding self-injury among autistic individuals- Good Therapy
Understanding and Treating Self-Injurious Behavior
Understanding and Treating Self-Injurious Behavior
February Day Habilitation Activity Ideas
February has arrived!! here in the northeast, it is seasonably warm , but still the month known for groundhog and valentine’s day. The following are February observances, celebrations, events, and holidays that can be used as ideas for your Day Habilitation Program.
Keep in mind the following when planning activities for individuals with special needs:
- People with intellectual/developmental disabilities are more likely to learn when using a multi-sensory approach which includes engaging people on all levels where they are able to use some of their senses. For example a cooking activity should include, allowing individuals to see what they are doing, taste, smell, and touch, etc.
- Make sure each activity is broken into small steps
- Use continuous probing
- Provide prompting strategies such as independence, verbal, gestural, hand over hand and physical prompting.
- Allow extra time to complete the task
- Give immediate feedback including praise.
11 Resources on Teaching Personal Safety Skills To Special Needs Children and Adults
Studies show that both children and adults with developmental disabilities are vulnerable to incidents of abuse and injuries. Personal safety includes learning about being safe and dangerous environments. The following articles focus on teaching tips in both the community and in the home.
5 tips on teaching safety skills to children with autism
How to help individuals with disabilities be safe in the community
Personal safety programs for children with intellectual disabilities
Safety First: Teaching safety skills to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Teaching people with intellectual disabilities about fire emergencies
Teaching safety awareness skills to children with autism
Teaching stranger safety skills to children and adults with disabilities
