Key Attributes and Competencies
Job Description
Strategies
True/False
Exceptionalities
100
You need this to develop a positive rapport with children.
What is effective interaction?
100
You may be asked to administer this product.
What is medication?
100
This will tell the students what activities will occur and in what sequence.
What is a visual schedule?
100
It is ok to check your cell phone when you are with students.
What is false unless you are waiting on important information but let the teacher know.
100
A mental condition, present from early childhood, characterized by difficulty in communicating and forming relationships with other people and in using language and abstract concepts.
What is autism?
200
Autism spectrum disorder, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy etc. are know as these.
What are exceptionalities?
200
You may need to do this if a student is in a wheelchair.
What is assist with physical and mobility challenges?
200
This is used to have the student complete the less desired task before a more desired task.
What is a first/then card?
200
You can suggest ideas or actions to the classroom teacher that may help a student.
What is true?
200
This is a neurological process that organizes sensation from one's own body and the environment, thus making it possible to use the body effectively within the environment.
What is sensory processing?
300
Apps, online games are examples of this.
What are basic computer applications.
300
You will assist in this when directed by a teacher.
What is assist with academic program?
300
This is a tool to help individuals better understand the nuances of interpersonal communication so that they can interact in an effective and appropriate manner.
What is a social story?
300
If you have a conflict with a teacher, you should talk to the principal or me first.
What is false?
300
A genetic disorder caused by the presence of all or part of a third copy of chromosome 21. It is typically associated with physical growth delays, characteristic facial features and mild to moderate intellectual disability.
What is Down syndrome?
400
Timers, seat cushions, FM listening systems, and calculators are examples of this.
What is assistive technology?
400
We all need to do this at all times.
What is model and encourage respect for self and others?
400
This will help keep a student focused.
What is a fidgit?
400
It is important to try to "wean" your assistance when working with students.
What is true?
400
A psychiatric disorder causing feelings of stress or panic.
What is anxiety disorder?
500
Token system, first/then boards, contracts etc. are examples of this.
What are behaviour management strategies?
500
You might use tally marks, check marks, record information.
What is record data?
500
This is a clue or hint meant to induce a person to perform a desired activity.
What is a prompt?
500
You can write in a student's agenda about their day.
What is false?
500
This disorder involves unwanted and disturbing thoughts, images or urges that intrude into a child's mind and cause a great deal of anxiety or discomfort, which the child then tries to reduce by engaging in repetitive behaviours or mental acts (compulsions.)
What is obsessive compulsive disorder?
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