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Preparing Paraprofessionals To Be Effective In Physical Education, Chelsey Lieffring
Preparing Paraprofessionals To Be Effective In Physical Education, Chelsey Lieffring
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Students with autism often struggle in their physical education class due to the complex needs that arise in a gymnasium. When the TEACCH (Treatment and Education of Autistic and Communication Handicapped Children) program is implemented, students are engaged with their peers and are able to be successful in a challenging environment through visual schedules, physical structure, and task organization. It’s important that paraprofessionals and physical education teachers are aware of this programming in order to decrease challenging behaviors and increase student success in the physical education setting.
Paraprofessionals are such a vital part of the special education team. They are …