Dan and Autism

Day 3

Today was Day 3 of training for The Organization. We had our practicum, which involved finally applying the tests we saw in the videos to an actual autistic student.

We had several different activities. The first was a trial-by-trial type, where we laid out three coins and asked the student to give us two specific ones, give us the one worth the most money, or give us the one worth the least.

The second type involved asking him to set the table, then using gestural, faded physical, and physical prompts when necessary.

The third type involved asking him to fold towels a specific way, and using the above gestures when necessary again.

After that, we had our written test. I passed, and now I have a certificate saying so.

Tomorrow we start medical training. I don't know how I'm going to do with that, because we don't get a lunch break. What am I going to do without my 20 minute nap in my car?

posted by Daniel @ 8:25 PM