Speech Therapy -> Executive Function -> Mental Flexibility
Mental Flexibility
The ability to adapt thoughts and behaviors to accommodate situations in response to environmental changes.
Activity List(s)
Visual Schedule Cards
Goal Bank
- Given visual and verbal stimuli, Coleman will expressively segment, manipulate and blend phonemes together (initial, medial, and final positions of words) with 90% accuracy across 3 therapy sessions to improve auditory processing skills. 4
- When given verbal, visuals or gesture prompts, Teri will use 2+ words to describe a picture with 80% accuracy, over 3 consecutive sessions, as measured by observations, data collection and/or standardized testing to increase expressive language skills. 2
Resources
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Break Card For Students With Autism/ Behavior Visual Support
Jessica Lenden-Holt
"I need a break." card for requesting a break from activity. 2 options to choose from for classroom or therapy use.
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Animal Token Reward Sysem
Jessica Lenden-Holt
Token Reward System using animals. "I am working for" visual 4 sample photos of possible motivators
2
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Token Reward System Ice Cream
Jessica Lenden-Holt
"I am working for" strip 10 ice cream token reward strip
3
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Executive Functioning: Menus
Glenna Nave
Use this visual of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich as a final product to work backwards to figure out what ingredients are needed and the steps needed to prepare it.
4
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First/Then Board
Jessica Lenden-Holt
First/Then Board for therapy use. Visual schedules are a highly effective and evidence based practice. Use PECs, online images, or your own photos.
2
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Token Reward System/Visual Support: Desired Items As Puzzle Pieces
Jessica Lenden-Holt
Token reinforcement system using photos of highly desired items.
2
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Candy Token Reward System
Jessica Lenden-Holt
6 candy token reward system visual "I am working for" visual 4 sample photos of rewards/motivators
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