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What does an IEP have to do with social and communication learning strategies?

An IEP, or Individualized Education Plan, outlines a set of goals for the student

to work towards achieving. Some examples of these goals are: The student

will...

-raise their hand and wait to be called on before talking aloud in group settings

4/5 opportunities to do so.

-appropriately acknowledge an interaction initiated by others by giving an

appropriate response, either verbal or nonverbal.

What kinds of assistive technologies are available for learners with social and

communicative disabilities?

-Sign language

-Graphic reference sheets

-Guided worksheets

-Exaggerated gestures that capture learners attention

-iPads and computers (speak to text)

How can collaboration help you with social and communication learning

strategies?

-Encourage parents as much as possible during the IEP process

-Set similar (or the same) goals for at school and at home to encourage overall

growth and to prevent confusion

-Teachers should keep professionals and family updated and share progress

with one another

-All parties should have similar expected communication skills in class and at

home