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Design Intervention Session

Interven on can be provided in a variety of formats, including large group (whole class) sessions,
small group sessions, and working one-on-one. In our clinical experience, many students benefit

from a combina on of formats. Breaking up sessions into 15-minute increments is effec ve because

it allows us to target individualized goals and provide opportuni es for generaliza on in groups. For

example, a large group “warm-up” rou ne, in which all the children in the class can par cipate, can
be used to introduce a new concept, theme, or vocabulary. The large group format also provides a

smooth transi on from teacher-directed ac vi es to SLP-led ac vi es, builds rapport between

teachers, students, and SLPs, and helps the SLP become more a part of the classroom. Small group

and individual sessions can be used to more specifically target individual needs.

Special Considerations

Physical Impairments: For students with physical impairments, we must keep materials portable

so that they are easily accessible. Instead of requiring children to come up to the board, for example,

we can use a small board that goes to the student.

Visual Impairments: For students with visual impairments, we suggest a variety of auditory clips

or tac le objects that go with each lesson.

Auditory Impairments: For students with auditory impairments, we have supplemented our
instruc on with a variety of visual aids and also suggest specific signs to target.

AugmentaCve CommunicaCon: For students with AAC devices, we suggest templates ranging

in size from individual switches to large tablet-sized boards that can be used to program a wide

variety of devices for the lessons.

Behavioral Concerns: For students with significant behavioral concerns we suggest ways to use
scaled-down versions of materials typically used with a group. This allows the student to have

ownership of his materials. Through our clinical research we have seen that students’ undesired

behaviors are oUen eliminated when they have a sense of responsibility and a clear purpose.

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