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students. In addition, Jason can be allowed to bring materials for
certain preferred activities (e.g. board games) out onto the
playground, which will assist in recruiting interested peers to
participate. It is recommended that an adult (e.g.
aid/Paraprofessional or other school staff member) assist Jason in
starting these activities, finding peers to participate, and
facilitating ongoing social interaction.
Priorities for Home-based and Community Intervention:
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Occupational Therapy: Given his impairments in fine motor
coordination, occupational therapy services are warranted.
12.
Speech-Language Therapy: Given his diagnosis of ASD and persistent
impairments in language and functional communication, in addition to
school-based speech therapy services, The focus of the therapy could
include practice using descriptive language and commenting skills, as
well as developing proficiency in word retrieval skills which could
increase his overall fluency with language.
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Social and Play Skills: Parents were encourage to continue to support
Jason's involvement with extracurricular activities in the community
where he can have opportunities to interact with typically developing
peers who share similar interests. It is recommended that Jason be
exposed to a diverse set of extracurricular activities in order to
expand his area of interest and competence. Complex physical
activities can be broken down into steps and Jason can be exposed to
precursor skills first to build his confidence. Whenever possible,
these activities should be structured to include opportunities to
interact with peers. Adult support should be provided as need during
these activates in order to facilitate positive interactions with
peers. Parents are encouraged to continue to support Jason's social
and relationship development outside the school setting by arranging
for play dates with friends from school and the neighborhood.
Behavioral coaching during peer interactions should include
opportunities for Jason to practice sharing toys, such trading toys
and waiting to play with a preferred toy. Coaching should also