Three Tier Consulting» Autism

Helping Military Families Care For Autism

Dr. Friga — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:55:33 +0000

Congress is currently working on a bill to help all military families, regardless of duty status, qualify for Autism benefits under the military’s insurance program known as “Tri-Care.” Peter Bell of Autism Speaks and army wife Rachel Kenyon joins Andrea Mitchell Reports to discuss.
The Bill, HR 2288, the Caring for Military Kids with Autism Act, is currently in the House Armed Services Committee and will need more …

Thinking Inside the Box (Part 4): The Tasks

Dr. Friga — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 03:21:59 +0000

Referred to as “TEACCH Tasks,” “Shoebox Tasks,” or “Work Tasks,” the learning activities presented to students in their work areas have characteristics that optimize the learning of children with autism.

Thinking Inside the Box (part 3): Work Areas

Dr. Friga — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 04:20:12 +0000

Visually Structured Classrooms (often called “TEACCH” classrooms) use individual works areas for students to complete their independent tasks. The structure of the area may differ from classroom to classroom and may look different depending on the skill level of the student. However, a student’s work area must be presented consistently to optimize independence.

Thinking Inside the Box (Part 2): The Schedule

Dr. Friga — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 04:17:17 +0000

Visual schedules allow students with autism to transition and complete multi-step tasks without assistance. As students gain independence in using a schedule system they are better able to enter general education settings. For the beginning learner schedules are very concrete, placed in a fixed location, and provide visual cues throughout transitions. As students become more advanced, these schedules are replaced by portable, text-based schedules and checklists similar to those used by many people to keep organized.

Temple Grandin Discusses Animals & Autism

Dr. Friga — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 15:53:50 +0000

Terry Gross interviews Temple Grandin after the release of her latest book, Animals Make Us Human.

Thinking Inside the Box (part 1): The TEACCH Method

Dr. Friga — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 06:31:17 +0000

Interventions for children with autism typically emphasize the interaction between the teacher and student. However, the learning environment-its structure, stimuli, and teaching materials-may also contribute to the effectiveness of interventions. Students with autism usually learn best in highly structured and predictable environments. University of North Carolina’s TEACCH program created a methodology for developing learning environments that reduce behavior problems and increase learning. However, educators should recognize that structured environments are only one piece of the array interventions necessary to teach students with autism.

Teaching Behavior: Autism Partnership Videos show ABA methods for children with autism

Dr. Friga — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 06:03:41 +0000

Effective Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPS) are focused on teaching replacement behaviors. Videos clips from Autism Partnership show examples of how students are taught to identify and monitor their own behavior.

Department of Defense: Strong on Autism?

Dr. Friga — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 04:43:32 +0000

Military personnel who have dependants with autism can access behavior analytic services through the Tricare insurance policy. Despite these efforts, many military dependents continue to be under served.

Obama’s Autism Agenda

Dr. Friga — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 03:30:21 +0000

So far, research for “the cure” has overshadowed research for effective teaching methods, both in dollars and public attention. Those of us who teach, support and assist people with autism (both children and adults) will have to work hard for our seat at the table.

Autism Support at Three Tier

Dr. Friga — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 04:57:46 +0000

Three Tier Consulting offers training in effective interventions for children with autistic spectrum disorders. The strategies are behaviorally-based and address learning, communication and socialization. We assist schools and families using a “Blended Intervention Model” specific to the needs of the student. Whether you are developing home-based, self-contained or inclusion programs, we can help. For more details, download our Autism Services …