Step 3: Interventions for Michael Underlying Characteristic Interventions Social #1 Mind blindness #39 Difficulty talking about others interests #53 Poor organizational skills Develop a rein forcer menu with Michael and provide a chart for him (make sure you incorporate his special interest) New skills should be reinforced across settings in order for Michael to generalize them. Provide Michael with a list of conversation cues. Have him keep a list in his binder to refer to in class. Reinforce Michael for using appropriate conversational manners. Provide a problem solving flow chart as a visual support for Michael. Teach Michael to recognize the right time to talk Establish Circle of Friends to practice social skills Teach parents, peers- Circle of Friends, teachers to narrate ( i.e., describe out loud what others are thinking) Teach Michael to read others thoughts and feelings (mind blindness) What Levels of Ziggurat are covered? Reinforcement, Struct. V/T Supports,Skills to Teach,

Step 3: Interventions for Michael Underlying Characteristics Interventions Communication #9 Difficulty understanding non- verbal communication #25 Difficulty with rules of conversation #28 Difficulty starting, joining, ending conversations Use of video to help Michael learn conversational manners and related skills Provide Michael with a list of conversation cues. Have him keep the list in his binder so he can refer to it in class. Reinforce Michael for using appropriate conversational manners. Use Comic Strip Conversations to help Michael understand what the listener (whole class) is thinking and feeling when he interrupts or dominates a conversation. Provide speech therapy services to address pragmatic (social) language skills such as conversational manners (e.g., transition statements taking turns while talking, staying on topic, recognizing off-topic statements, using appropriate, voice tone and volume, showing good listening skills), recognizing the listener’s non-verbal messages, and code-switching skills. Reinforce Michael for using appropriate conversational manners What Levels of Ziggurat are covered? Reinforcement, Struct. V/T Supports, Skills to Teach, Task Demands,

Step 3: Interventions for Michael Underlying Characteristics Interventions Sensory #42 Responds in an unusual manner to sounds, pain, and touch #89 Difficulty managing stress and anxiety Can teach Michael relaxation techniques including calming sensory strategies. Using portable coping cards to help Michael to calm in all school settings. Reinforce Michael for using relaxation/calming skills Use of stress thermometer to teach Michael about anxiety and how to recognize the signs that indicate when he needs to use his coping strategies Teach Michael to identify body cues that indicate stress/anxiety and relaxation/calming strategies Teach Michael how to use problem solving sheet Practice skills in a familiar environment What Levels of Ziggurat are covered? Reinforcement, Struct. V/T Supports, Skills to Teach, Task Demands, Sensory,

Step 3: Interventions for Michael Underlying Characteristics Interventions Cognitive #53 Has poor organizational skills Reinforce Michael for completing homework and his checklist Initially, provide adult assistance with organizational skills Use high interest activities to encourage participation Develop CAPS for all academic settings What Levels of Ziggurat are covered? Reinforcement, Struct. V/T Supports

Step 3: Complete the Ziggurat Intervention