The Five Umbrellas: Index
Table of Contents
The Five Umbrellas: A Brief Introduction
The Five Essential Qualities of Effective Caregivers
Abbreviations
CD-ROM Alerts
The Five Umbrellas: A Quick Summary
The Five Umbrellas: Short descriptions
- Umbrella #1: The 10-Ss
- Umbrella #2: The “Five-Point-W”
- Umbrella #3: Rules
- Umbrella #4: Learning Styles
- Umbrella #5: The Three Primary Underlying Theories
Chapter One – Umbrella #1: The 10-Ss
Chapter Two – Umbrella #2: The “Five-Point-W”
Chapter Three – Umbrella #3: Rules
Chapter Four – Umbrella #4: Learning Styles
Chapter Five – Umbrella #5: The Three Primary Underlying Theories
Additional Sections:
Chapter Six – The Sensory-Friendly Ecosystem
Chapter Seven – Planning, Designing and Conducting Therapeutic, Social Skills Groups for Persons with Asperger’s Syndrome
Chapter Eight – Acronyms and Mnemonics
Text References: Please see CD-ROM
The Three Universal Essentials: The Caregiver’s Default Setting
- Strengths
- Learning Style
- Sensory Challenges
Chapter One: Umbrella #1: The 10 Ss
What are the 10-Ss?
The 10-S Wheel
The 10-Ss: An Introduction
S #1: Strengths
- Case Study: Stephen
Smile, prescription
S #2: Self-Esteem
Self-esteem, prescription to improve
S #3: Stress Management
Stress management, prescription to help minimize
S #4: Structure
Case study: “Tuesday morning…”
- Structure vs. Rigidity
- Routines and Rituals
Alternative wiring across the Three Spectrums
Structure, prescription
S #5: Sensory Challenges
The Spectrum of Sensory Modalities
The Three Primary Challenges brought about by Sensory Challenges:
- Hypersensitivity
- Hyposensitivity
- Mixed hyper/hyposensitivity
The DSM IV-TR and ICD-10
Sensory overloads in daily life
Sensory Challenges, prescription
S #6: Special Topics
- List of unusual special topics reported
Special Topics, prescription
S #7: Support Systems
Support Systems, prescription
S #8: Self-Regulation
- Examples of socially acceptable self-regulation activities
- When self-regulation becomes a “problem”
- The purpose of self-stimulatory behaviors
Self-Regulation, prescription
S #9: Social Skills
Common social areas of difficulty for persons throughout the three spectrums
Social “Differences”
An analogy to cross-cultural communications
A few words about current Diagnostic Systems: DSM-IV-TR and ICD-10
- Nonverbal Behaviors
- Communication
- Social Deficits
High Functioning Autism
Nonverbal Learning Disability: The (NLD) Challenge
- Nonverbal Learning Disorder: A quick description
NLD = V-S, POD w/APA
NLD references
Social Skills, prescription
S #10: Sleep
The Five Sleep Stages
Advantages of a “good night’s sleep”
Sleep Problems shared by children throughout the three spectrums
Healthy Sleep Suggestions
Sleepy-time No-Nos!
Using the “Five-Point-W” to help with Sleepy Time
Using Acronyms, Initialisms and Pseudo-blends
Acronym for “Bedtime Rules”
Acronym Creating Internet Sites
Acronym for “Waking Time”
Sleep, prescription
Chapter Two: Umbrella #2: The “Five-Point W” Method
The “Five-Point-W” matrix
The “Five-Point W” Method: Practical Wisdom
The “Five-Point W” Method Prompt Card
The “Five-Point W” Method, explaining to parents and caregivers
The “Five-Point-W”, translating the main points of going on a field trip into “Five-Point-W” format
“Five-Point-W” flow chart
Why “why?” doesn’t work
Incorporating Visual-Tactile/Kinesthetic, Auditory/Verbal prompts to help maximize the effectiveness of interventions
“Five-Point-W” generic flow chart
Self-Regulation: Sample topic
- Challenge: Becoming better aware of our emotions
- Strategy: The “Five-Point W”
Anxiety or Panic: Sample topic
- Challenge: Addressing feelings of anxiety or rising panic
- Strategy: The “Five-Point-W” combined with Special Topics
Processing anxiety via the “Five-Point-W” method flow chart
“Why does my daughter need an assessment?” – Sample topic
- Challenge: Rephrasing concerns regarding the need for an evaluation
- Strategy: The “Five-Point-W”
Advantages of a “Five-Point-W” approach
Personal journeys and anecdotal evidence
“Five-Point-W” Circular matrix – Generic example
“Five-Point-W” Star matrix – Generic example
The “Five-Point-W” Method – A Primer: Turning “Why’s” to Whats-Whichs-Whos-Wheres-Whens-&-Hows
Taking medication: Sample topic
Starting an exercise program: Sample topic
Getting forms signed: Sample topic
Sitting up straight and focusing: Sample topic
Cleaning up one’s room: Sample topic
Disruptive Behaviors: Sample topic
Designing intervention plans via the “Five-Point-W” Method: Sample topic
Finding the “True Underlying Reason” via the “Five-Point-W” Method: Sample topic
The “Five-Point-W” Visual Sequence Chart
The “Five-Point-W” Visual Sequence Processing chart
Practical examples illustrating the combined application of the “Five-Point-W” Method, and 10-Ss
Addressing tantrums and meltdowns: Sample topic
The 10-Ss (listed)
Common “losing it” expressions
Tantrum Triggers
- Structure Collapse
- Sensory over/under-load
Case study: “Losing it”
Structure collapse, examples
Sensory over/under-load, examples
Understanding tantrums and meltdowns
Prevention-Prevention-Prevention
Using the “Five-Point-W” Method to deduce what may be the cause of the tantrum
Self-Regulation
Raising emotion awareness: Sample topic
“Five-Point-W” flow chart for processing sensations
Disruptive behaviors, two primary triggers that lead to
Minimizing Disruptive Behaviors during Assessment or Initial Therapy Sessions
Time-Offs: Defined
Support system comfort wheel
Bullying: Sample topic
Case Study: “Linda”
Life-Line school support network
Disclosure: The “Five-Point-W” Way
Using the “Five-Point-W” Method to facilitate disclosure in the workplace or at an academic setting
“Five-Point-W” disclosure matrix
Token Economies and Behavioral Charts
Tokens, list of popular and commonly used
Token Systems, applying learning/orientation styles to
Token Economies, setting up as contingency management systems
Token economy systems, advantages
Behavioral Charts
Reducing “why-ning” – Sample topic
Using the child’s Strengths, Learning style, Structure, and Rules to establish tokens
Evening behavioral chart with token system
The “Token Economy” is not what it used to be
List of quirky Aspie comebacks
Problems with Flexibility
Beyond Rules
Focusing on the Person’s Learning/Thinking/Orientation Style
- Visual Thinkers
- Auditory Thinkers
- Tactile/Kinesthetic Thinkers
Using the “Five-Point-W” Method with a tactile-oriented child: Sample topic
Strategy: “Why?” vs. “Five-Point-W” approaches
“What/who/which/where/when/how” (”Five-Point-W”) Method
Examples of Token graphics included in this book and companion CD-ROM
- Generic Token Card
- Sample token card for a young girl saving points for a new bicycle
- Sample token card for a child who earns 15 minutes of free time for every 15 minutes of work performed
- Alternate sample card for same topic as above
- Sample token card for a child who works on an assignment during three different time periods before being able to receive the token
- Sample token card for earning either music listening time or money to purchase a music player, musical CD, or music downloads
- Generic token card to be turned in after four completed tasks
- Sample “Social Feat” token card
Generic token card sample
Helping at home after school token card, sample
Sample token card for a child who earns a token for every 15 minutes of work performed
Sample token card for a child who earns a break after each 15 minute segment of work
performed, then receives 15 minutes of free time
Sample token card for a child who works on an assignment during three different time periods before being able to receive the token
Sample token card for someone who is saving points toward earning either music listening time or money to purchase a music player, musical CD, or music downloads
Generic token card to be turned in after four completed tasks, sample
Token card to be turned in after four completed assigned tasks, sample
“Social Feat” token card to be turned in after four successful “social feats” accomplished throughout the day, sample
Generic “Five-Point-W” Work Sheet, sample
Chapter Three: Umbrella #3: Rules
Identifying Learning Styles
Labels: To give or not to give? That is the question.
Benefits of clinical labels
Diagnostic labels, two practical purposes of
Learning and orienting styles: Personalizing interventions to each individual
- Visual learners and thinkers: Learning by watching
- Auditory learners and thinkers: Learning by listening
- Tactile/Kinesthetic learners and thinkers: Learning by doing
- Other learning and orienting styles
- Multi-System Learners
Learning and orienting styles typically associated with persons with AS, HFA and NLD
Learning Styles Internet Websites
What is your Learning Style? A Short Quiz
- Learning Styles Quiz Answer Key
- Learning Styles answer form
Sample topics:
- organization
- time management
- scheduling
- flexibility
- fears and worries
Crossing street reminder flow chart
School day schedule reminder flow chart
Schedule reminder form, strategy
School day reminder pull-down menu
Reminder pull-down menu, strategy
Flexibility Prompt for a rainy day
Discarding unwanted thoughts: Sample topic
Flexibility Prompts, strategy
Virtual Funnel Flush
Virtual Funnel Flush, strategy
“Breathe in…Breathe out…” Circular Visual Reminder
Circular Visual Reminder, strategy
Solution Rising Cone
Solution Rising Cone, strategy
Chapter Four: Umbrella #4: Learning Styles
Advantages of using rules
Setting Rules: The 10 Steps
The Three-to-One Rule: Description and Illustration
Creating Personalized Rules Books
Rules for visual and tactile persons
Rules for auditory persons
Power Phrases, strategy
Special Topic related Power Phrase examples:
- Centaurs
- Vacuum cleaners
- Weather systems
- Robots
- Dinosaurs
- Cheerleaders
- Guitars
- Elevators
Special Topic Words and Phrases
Special Topic Power Sequence
Successful toileting experience: Sample topic
Creating a “Special Topic power word sequence”
- Sample steps to follow
Names of magical characters
Acronyms and Mnemonics, strategy
Steps for a successful toileting experience
Successful toileting experience Acronym
Using Acronyms and Mnemonics
Circular Mnemonics, strategy
Circular Mnemonic – Example
Rules, strategy
Using Rules
Rule examples
Adapting rules to every situation
Rule Stripping
The “3-1 Rule” – Introduction
The Three-to-One Rule: Designing Rules for Therapy Situations
Establishing an early, positive working alliance through rules
The Genesis of the “3-1 Rule”
Explaining the Three-to-One Rule to others
Three-to-One Rule timetable example
Modifying the Three-to-One Rule: Adapting rules according to each person,
setting, and situation
Three-to-One rule “strengths to weaknesses” matrix
Additional Three-to-One Rule suggestions
Goal setting via the Three-to-One Rule
Case study: Josh
Tony’s “The Three-to-One Rule Story”
The 2/3rd’s Rule – Introduction
Is it always “2/3rd’s”?
The 2/3rd’s Rule Math Index: A user friendly formula for the mathematically
challenged
Girls, Adults and the 2/3rd’s Rule
Chapter Five: Umbrella #5: The Three Primary Underlying Theories
- Theory of Mind
- Central Coherence
- Executive Dysfunction
Theory of Mind: Three Levels
ToM Three Levels – general pyramid example
ToM Three Levels – personalized pyramid example
The Genesis of Theory of Mind
Ten body language components
Recognizing Theory of Mind
Problems with Theory of Mind manifested
Suggestions for teaching Theory of Mind
Theory of Mind, example
Theory of Mind, example 2
Theory of Mind across the autistic spectrum
Theory of Mind and Asperger’s
Theory of Mind and NLD
Theory of Mind, a closing word
Theory of Mind strategy: “I’m Thinking…But I should Say Bubbles”
Teaching the difference between thoughts and feelings
“I’m thinking…but I should say…” Thinking Bubbles social example
“I’m thinking…but I should say…” Thinking Bubbles work related example
Thinking Bubble “Teeter-Totter” variation examples
Teaching the difference between thoughts and feelings
Thinking vs. Feeling words: Examples
Facial Expression Internet Websites
Pre-school Neurotypical Social Characteristics, flow chart
Primary school Neurotypical Social Characteristics, flow chart
Pre-Adolescence Neurotypical Social Characteristics, flow chart
Adolescence Neurotypical Social Characteristics, flow chart
Theory of Mind strategy: Social Boundary Circles
Relationship Boundary Circles: Version one
Relationship Boundary Circles: Version two
Relationship Boundary Circles: Version three
Relationship Boundary Circles: Version four
Relationship Boundary Circles with text cards: Generic form
Steps for completing Relationship Boundary Circles
Circle one with text cards sample: Adult
Circle two with text cards sample: Adult
Circle three with text cards sample: Adult
Outside the circle: Adult
Applying the Relationship Boundary Circle strategy to a child’s or teen’s situation
Circle one with text cards sample: Child or teen
Circle two with text cards sample: Child or teen
Circle three with text cards sample: Child or teen
Outside the circle: Child or teen
Venn Diagrams, strategy
Using Venn Figures to Clarify Relationship Boundaries
Steps for completing Venn Figure Boundary Circles
Venn Figure Example 1: Family vs. Neighbors vs. Strangers
Venn Figure Example 2: My things vs. her things vs. his things
Fluid Diagrams, strategy
Fluid Venn Figure Example 3: My things vs. her things vs. his things
Venn Figure Example 4: My Pokèmon vs. her Pokèmon vs. his Pokèmon
Fluid Venn Figure Example 5: My Pokèmon vs. her Pokèmon vs. his Pokèmon
Life-Line Diagrams, strategy
Life-Line Support Diagram
Life-Line Support Networks, strategy
Personal life-line support network: Large card
Social Support Network Diagram
Flow charts, strategy
Self-Regulating Time-Off Rules Flow Chart
Flexible Options Flow Chart
Social Etiquette flow chart
Dinner party flow chart
Body proximity diagrams, strategy
Social Distance Figure
Central Coherence: The Weak Central Coherence Theory
Detail vs. the Big Picture
Central Coherence explained
Weak Central Coherence: An example
Central Coherence at Work: Central wiring with the social in mind
The Amazing Human Mind: An example of central coherence
Central Coherence and AS
Central Coherence, examples
Keeping the big picture in mind: Sample topic
Focusing on the big picture, “think before talking”
Central Theme Reminder Generic Diagram
Fitting in during the neighborhood bask: Sample topic
Central Theme Reminder Diagram Example for “Fitting in”
Focusing on the bottom line, “impressing the boss” – Sample topic
Central Theme Reminder Diagram Example for “Impressing the boss” (arrow version)
Remembering the theme of the day, “Celebrating the birthday boy” – Sample topic
Central Theme Reminder Diagram Example for “Celebrating the birthday boy” (arrow version)
Keeping my support system in mind: Sample topic
Central Coherence Personal Network Support System diagram
Something special each person offers me: Sample topic
Alternate Central Coherence Personal Network Support System diagram
“Safe” comments to make when feeling unsure: Sample topic
Counter comments “Cheat Sheet”
Weak Central Coherence: A “deficit” or an “advantage”?
Central Coherence Exercise: Handling anxiety during initial social encounters
- reframing via the “Five-Point-W”
- main things to keep in mind when first meeting someone
- appropriate social situation responses
Central Coherence Exercise: Dealing with socially disruptive ritualistic behaviors
- processing via the “Five-Point-W”
Central Coherence Exercise: Addressing Ritualistic Behaviors
Acronym to address ritual behaviors
- Variant strategy: Using a Circular Visual Prompt combined with an acronym
Circular Visual Prompt + acronym mnemonic
- Variant strategy 2: Identifying and processing rituals via the “Five-Point-W”
- Variant strategy 3: Using a Sequence Arrow format to structure, sequence, organize and prioritize an order of events
Sequence Arrow Flow Charts, strategy
Sequence Arrow Diagram
Main Point, Special-Topic Reminder Cards, strategy
Main Point, Special-Topic Reminder Card example: Focusing
Main Point, Special Topic Circular Figure example: Laser focusing
Ratio diagrams, strategy
Generic 3:1 “Listening to talking” Ratio Diagram
3:1 Ratio Diagram for “not discussing people’s weight”
Socially appropriate vs. inappropriate topics
Not discussing people’s weights
Four Universal “No-Nos” reminder card
Generalizing vs. Perseveration
Executive Dysfunction
The Brain’s Executive
Three main executive functions
Broader areas associated with executive dysfunction
Organization
Change and Transition
Flexibility and Spontaneity
Addressing Executive Function challenges in a group setting
Challenges typically associated with Executive Dys-functions
Using Acronyms to assist with executive function challenges
Impulse Inhibition, “talking without thinking” – Sample topic
Response inhibition: The TACT rule
TACT acronym for response inhibition
TACT rule flow chart
TACT rule flow chart – alternates
Working memory: Sample topic
“Five-Point-W” flow chart to assist with working memory
Time management and organization: Sample topic
Sample calendar for a full school week
Sample calendar for a full month
Weekly calendars to assist with Time Management and Organization
Reversed Pyramid Prompts
Multitasking: Sample topic
Reversed pyramid prompt to assist with multitasking and keeping track of scheduled projects
Other visual prompts and reminders
Time management, organization and sequencing: Sample topic
Time Management Sequence Strategy Flow Charts
Time management: Sample topic
Time Management Sequence Strategy flow chart
Auditory Prompts
Structuring a physical exercise routine: Sample topic
Time Management music selections choice card for an exercise routine
Focusing on the moment: Sample topic
“Five-Point-W” flow chart to assist one with focusing on the moment
Social Interaction Strategies incorporating Theory of Mind, Central Coherence
and Executive Functions
Conversation Chain Figures, strategy
Rehearsal, strategy
Default Response Pull Downs, strategy
Default Response Pull Down for social come-backs – Example 1
Default Response Pull Down for social come-backs – Example 2
Conversation Chain of Default Responses
Informal social chatting: Sample topic
Conversation Chain of Default Responses – Example 1
Conversation Chain of Default Responses – Example 2
Social Default Response Examples
Social Default Response Examples: Expressions that serve as typical Social Default Responses
Task Chain Flow Charts, strategy
Bathroom routine: Sample topic
Task Chain flow chart for bathroom routine
Brushing one’s teeth: Sample topic
Task Chain flow chart for brushing one’s teeth
Social Safari forms
Figuring out social expressions: Sample topic
Social Safari form for noting “expressions and their meanings”
Default Social Expression Pull-Down Charts, strategy
Default Social Expression pull-down chart examples
Conversation Pyramids, strategy
Impulse control and “Fitting in!” – Sample topic
Conversation pyramid example: “fitting in!”
Anxiety, handling: Sample topic
Anxiety and Executive Dysfunction: Life-Line Directories
Change, dealing with: Sample topic
Life-Line Directory, example: “dealing with change”
Verbal reminders: Sample topic
Verbal Reminders flow chart
After-school tasks to remember: Sample topic
Handy-Dandy after school reminder card
Impulse control and using appropriate social communication: Sample topic
Social graces, example: Win, lose or draw flow chart
Time Management Challenges: Alternative responses to just “saying no!”
Default Pull-Down Options card for “saying no” in socially appropriate ways
Flexibility: Sample topic
Floating Time Variables and Structured Flexibility
After school responsibilities flow chart with Floating Time Variables (FTVs)
Flexible Time Management Challenges: Sample topic
Time Management matrix for a 30-Minute Quiz
Prioritizing: Sample topic
Hierarchical Pyramid Chart, example: prioritizing responsibilities
Impulse control: Fears, worries and other intrusive thoughts: Sample topic
Virtual Flush Funnel figure for impulse control
Agitation vs. Relaxation: Switching gears: Sample topic
Special Topics – using as a visual analogy, example: mechanical gears
Pacing yourself during a test: Using a television program as an analogy: Sample topic
Special Topic as a visual analogy, example: television
Impulse control: Sample topic
Things to say…things not to say impulse control cards, strategy
Things to say…things not to say card example
Chapter Six: The Sensory Friendly Ecosystem
Designing Sensory-Friendly Environments
Sensory-Friendly Ecosystem #1: The “Busy Room”
Entrainment
Sensory-Friendly Ecosystem #2: The White Room
Cardinal Rules of every Sensory-Friendly Ecosystem
Read my lips: NO…FLUORESCENT…LIGHTS!
Manufacturers and Retailers of Natural and Full Spectrum lighting
Minimizing strong, or noticeable scents.
Mold and mildew dehumidifiers
Sound Rules: Blocking out intrusive sounds
Sound Resources
Sensory-sensitive furniture options
Sensory-friendly “manipulatives” (toys and knick knacks)
Snoezelen Rooms
Sensory friendly product references
Chapter Seven: Group Intervention Strategies: Planning, Designing and Conducting Therapeutic Social Skills Groups for Persons with Asperger’s Syndrome
Social-Skills Group Outlines
Format one: Running six-week, six “S” groups
Format two: Running 12-week, 10 “S” groups
Flexibility of group outlines: Adapting each outline according to group dynamics
General suggestions for peer-related, social-skills groups for children and teens across the three spectrums:
- Suggested number of group members
- Ages and sex of group members
- Provide each group member with a personal notebook, daily planner and calendar
- Groups should be carefully structured
- Groups should be time-limited and the time limits should be clearly specified
- Groups should follow a sequence of minor themes that come together under the umbrella of a larger theme
- “Homework” vs. “Secret Safaris”
- Adapting the “Three-to-One Rule” to the group setting
- Flexible Structure
- Processing time
- The Social Experience
- Weekly Secret Safari Guidelines
Designing and Running a Six Week “Aspie” Group: A Six-week, time limited, theme-oriented group model
“Five S” Six-week Group Outline: Sample Format
Weekly Themes for the “Five S” Six Week Group Format:
Week one: Strengths
Three-to-one “Weight Scale” cards
Strengths, 3:1 example of a Weight scale prompt during Week One
Three-to-one Pie Charts
Strength Pie chart for a child who perseverates on train talk, 3:1 example
Strength Pie chart for a child dealing with verbal abuse, 3:1 example
Week two: Self-Esteem
Weight scale prompt for Week Two: Self-Esteem, 3:1 example
Self Esteem Pie chart: Blank form, 3:1 example
Self Esteem Pie chart: Three things that boost my self esteem vs. one thing that makes me feel bad, 3:1 example
Week three: Stress Management
Stress Management, 3:1 example of a Weight scale prompt during Week Three
“Things that help me to relax”, 3:1 example for a Pie Chart
Dealing with Stress during a school bus ride, 3:1 example for a Pie Chart (2)
Week four: Structure
Structure, 3:1 example of a Weight scale prompt during Week Four
Structure: 3:1 example for dealing with a class not starting at the scheduled time Pie Chart
Week five: Sensory Challenges
Sensory Challenges, Basic 3:1 Success Pyramid example prompt for noting sensory challenges
Sensory Challenges, 3:1 example of a Weight scale prompt for Week Five
Sensory Challenges, 3: 1 example of a Pie chart for Dealing with fluorescent lights
Week six: Summary
Summary week, 3:1 example of a Weight scale prompt for Week Six
Summary week, 3:1 example of a Pie Chart for Week Six
Synonyms and Antonyms list
- Strengths vs. weaknesses
- (high) self esteem vs. (low) self esteem
- Structure vs. Lack of Structure
- Stress Management vs. Stressed Out
- Sensory
- Sensory Metaphors
- Temperature
- Texture
- Light
- Smell (scents)
- Sounds
Weekly Secret Safaris for the “Five S,” Six-Week Group Format
Weekly (Topic)-Seeking-Safari Instructions
Designing and Running a Twelve Week “Aspie” Group
A Twelve-week Time limited, Theme-oriented group model,
“10-S” Twelve-week Group Outline
Conducting 24, 36, 48, or longer week group formats
The Big Three: Flexibility, Creativity and Consistency
The 10-S, 12-Week, Group Outline Themes
10-S, 12-week Group Themes
Week One: Starting Off
Weight scale prompt for starting off week
Pie chart for starting off week
Week Two: Strengths
Week Three: Self-Esteem
Week Four: Stress Management
Week Five: Support Systems
Support Systems, 3: 1 example for a Weight scale prompt for Week Five
Support Systems, 3: 1 example of Pie chart for Week Five
Fixing meals vs. loading computer software: Sample topic
Week Six: Self-Regulation
Self Regulation, 3: 1 example for a Weight scale prompt for Week Six
Self Regulation, 3: 1 example for a Pie Chart for Week Six
Musical abilities and auditory hypersensitivity: Sample topic
Week Seven: Special Topics
Special Topics, 3: 1 example for a Weight scale prompt for Week Seven
Special Topics, 3: 1 example for a Pie chart for Week Seven
Affinity for science vs. dislike for politics: Sample topic
Week Eight: Social Skills
Social Skills, 3: 1 example for a Weight scale prompt for Week Eight
Social Skills, 3: 1 example of a Pie chart for Week Eight
Preferred vs. non-preferred social topics: Sample topic
Week Nine: Structure
Structure, 3: 1 example for a Weight scale prompt for Week Nine
Structure, 3: 1 example of a Pie chart for Week Nine
Positive vs. negative travel and direction interests: Sample topic
Week Ten: Sensory Challenges
Sample 3:1 Weight scale prompt for Week Ten: Sensory Challenges, 3: 1 example for
Sample 3:1 Pie chart for Sensory Challenges, 3: 1 example for
Objects that soothe vs. objects that irritate: Sample topic
Week Eleven: Sleep
Sleep, 3: 1 example for a Weight scale prompt for Week Eleven
Sleep, 3: 1 example of a Pie chart for Week Eleven
Sleeping aids vs. sleeping irritants: Sample topic
Week Twelve: Summary
Summary Week, 3: 1 example for a Weight scale prompt for Week Eleven
Summary Week, 3: 1 example of a Pie chart for Week Eleven
Attributes liked vs. those disliked in group setting: Sample topic
Suggested week-by-week group gifts
12 week, 10-S group matrix examples
Week One: Strength Matrix
Week Two: Self-Esteem Matrix
Week Two: Self-Esteem Alternate Matrix
Week Two: Self-Esteem Alternate (2) Matrix
Week Three: Stress Management Matrix
Week Four: Structure Matrix
Week Four: Structure Matrix Alternate
Week Five: Sensory Challenges Matrix
Week Five: Sensory Challenges Matrix – Sample for Food (gustatory)
Week Five: Sensory Challenges Matrix – Sample for visual
Week Five: Sensory Challenges Matrix – Sample for tactile/kinesthetic
Week Five: Sensory Challenges Matrix – Sample for scents (olfactory)
Week Five: Sensory Challenges Matrix – Sample for sounds (auditory)
Week Six: Support System Matrix
Week Six: Support System Matrix Alternate
Week Six: Self-Regulation Matrix
Week Six: Self-Regulation Matrix Alternate
Week Six: Self-Regulation Matrix Alternate (2)
Week Seven: Special Topics Matrix
Week Seven: Social Skills Matrix
Week Seven: Social Skills Matrix Alternate
Week Eleven: Sleep Week Matrix
Week Eleven: Sleep Week Matrix Alternate
Week Eleven: Sleep (+ sensory) Week Matrix Alternate (2)
Week Eleven: Sleep (+ sensory) Week Matrix Alternate (2)
Week Twelve: Summary Week Matrix
Week Twelve: Summary Week Matrix Alternate
Empowerment Phrases
Three Types of Empowerment Phrases
- Verbal Wisdom Words and Power Phrases – for auditory learners
- Toughen Thoughts and Ideal Images – for visual thinkers
- Dandy Deeds and Alert Actions – for “hands-on,” kinesthetic or tactile types
3:1 Rule Empowerment Phrases – Verbal Wisdom Words or Power Phrases
3:1 Rule Empowerment Phrases – Toughen Thoughts and Ideal Images
3:1 Rule Empowerment Phrases – Dandy Deeds and Alert Actions
Chapter Eight: ACRONYMS and Mnemonics
Acronym and Mnemonic Examples
SMART acronym/mnemonic
SMART Acronym, example of matrix wheel
WISE acronym/mnemonic
WISE Acronym, example of matrix circle
IMPATIENCE acronym/mnemonic
Format A: Tube System
Tube System for IMPATIENCE Acronym/mnemonic
Format B: Circular Arrow System
Circular Arrow system for IMPATIENCE Acronym/mnemonic
LISTEN acronym/mnemonic
LISTEN acronym, example matrix wheel
Additional Sample Acronyms and Mnemonics:
- WATER
- SMART
- SHARP
- STOP!
- WIND
- PEACE
- SMILE
- WISDOM
- IMPULSE
- BREATHE
The “Acronym + one rule”
- SMILE + one
SMILE + one acronym
- FIRE + one
- FLOW + one
- SPEAK + one
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