TASN Autism and Tertiary Behavior Supports (ATBS)

Overview

Resources to support the implementation of the high-leverage practice of promoting active student engagement.

Articles

• 8 Ways to Get Started with Doodling in the Classroom
• Changing Behaviors By Changing the Classroom Environment
• Differentiation Hack:  Sticky-note Supports
• Epic Sketchnoting Resources:  How to Get Started Teaching Sketchnoting
• Get Started with Sketchnoting
• Increasing Engagement Using Special Interests (TEACCH Tip #9)
• Welcoming Students with a Smile
• Whole-Group Response Strategies to Promote Student Engagement in Inclusive Classrooms

Books

• From Tutor Scripts to Talking Sticks:  100 Ways to Differentiate Instruction in K-12 Classrooms

Lessons

• Graffiti Table

Resources

• Universal Design for Learning (UDL):  What You Need to Know

Videos/Webinars

• HLP #18:  Use Strategies to Promote Active Student Engagement
• How to:  Graphic Organizers (VCU Autism Center for Excellence)
• Pick a Stick, Any Stick
• Tri-State Webinar:  A Developmental Framework for Evidence-Based Practices for the Autism Spectrum:  Defining Engagement in Classroom Settings for Students on the Autism Spectrum (part 2 of 2)