IEP
IEP stands for.....
Individualized Education Plan
When making accommodations in the workplace, who should you go to FIRST?
Your Boss or Supervisor
What causes FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder)?
ANY amount of alcohol consumption during pregnancy that effects the baby's growing brain as a result
What are the 4 types of negotiation?
-win-win
-compromise
-agree to disagree
-walk away
What are the three communication styles?
-assertive
-passive
-aggressive
What does an IEP do?
Helps individuals learn to the best of their abilities by providing accommodations and support when needed or upon request.
When attempting to make a reasonable accommodation, should you wear...
a) a tuxedo or formal suit
b) your typical work attire
c) a sweatshirt and sweatpants
b) your typical work attire
What are some symptoms related to FASD?
-cognitive delays
-growth differences (low birth weight / height)
-behavioral differences (impulsivity, hyperactivity, trouble with social interactions)
-sensory processing difficulties
-problems with coordination or motor skills
What is the best negotiation style for both you and the employer?
win-win
What is the best was to communicate with your employer?
why? (bonus points)
assertively
By being assertive you can ensure you are communicating your needs effectively and will be heard by your employer. Being passive may not get you the exact results you want and being aggressive with an employer could have negative results.
What are two reasons why an individual may need an IEP?
1. they have a disability that impacts their ability to learn
2. they require accommodations or modifications in order to learn
Define the term "Undue Hardship"
An undue hardship is a request made by an individual that may be too costly, time consuming, or impact work function that an employer is allowed to deny.
We learned about several strategies that can help if you feel your becoming overwhelmed. Name 2 of those strategies
-pretend to push the wall to make the room feel bigger
-ask an adult to make me into a pillow sandwich
-I can squeeze my fingers and count slowly
-a warm bath or shower
-using my words ("my brain needs a break")
-pretend I'm a frozen ice cube that's melting
Lily and you are discussing current events in sports at work. You are discussing your favorite player and lily says "that guys an idiot, he knows nothing about the game". You are upset with lily's comment, but you have to work with her all day today.
Do you......
a) walk away: walk away from lily leaving her to complete the project alone
b) agree to disagree change the topic to something both of you may agree on
c) compromise: issue a compromise where lily promises to only speak kindly of your team and vise versa
b) agree to disagree change the topic to something both of you may agree on
why?
There are certain topics (like sports, politics, religion, ect.) that get people very excited, however some people become very angry when you don't have the same opinion as them because they were so passionate about the issue. Given this agree to disagree is the best course of action
When is being aggressive appropriate at work?
a) when an employer or co-worker becomes aggressive with you
b) when an employer refuses to accommodate your request
c) it is NEVER appropriate to become aggressive in the workplace
c) it is NEVER appropriate to become aggressive in the workplace
always take a second to try and utilize the strategies we talked about before becoming aggressive or using an aggressive tone (taking a walk, counting while squeezing your fingers, ect.)
Who are the five people required by law to attend you IEP meeting?
1. parent/guardian
2. a general education teacher (at least one)
3. special ed teacher or provider (at least one)
4. a representative of the school district
5. school psychologist or specialist to interpret and evaluate results
Define the term reasonable accommodation
A reasonable accommodation is a request made by an individual that is within an employer's capability to accommodate under the ADA.
How common is FASD?
FASD is fairly common, about 1 in 20 children in the U.S are born with FASD
When is it most appropriate to compromise?
a) when an employer and individual can both come up with a solution where both parties win
b) when an employer and individual cannot seem to come to a conclusion on an issue and are becoming increasingly frustrated with each other
c) when an employer and individual cannot come up with a plan that doesn't inconvenience one of them, so they decide to create a new plan to meet both of their needs
c) when an employer and individual cannot come up with a plan that doesn't inconvenience one of them, so they decide to create a new plan to meet both of their needs
Suppose your boss asks you to stay late an extra hour on Friday but has forgotten that you have a doctor's appointment that day that you can't miss.
How would you bring this to their attention?
a) Excuse me, I know you wanted me to stay an extra hour on Friday, but I will not be able to because of my doctor's appointment I told you about, can you please take me off the schedule?
b) Hey boss! I just got your message about staying late. How could you forget I had a doctors appointment?!? Take me off the schedule now!!
c) Hi boss, I'm sorry to interrupt you but if you have the chance could you take me off the schedule on Friday? I have a doctors appointment, but if you can't I can reschedule I'm sorry to bother you.
a) Excuse me, I know you wanted me to stay an extra hour on Friday, but I will not be able to because of my doctor's appointment I told you about, can you please take me off the schedule?
What are two things that can help develop you IEP?
1. an evaluation of your specific strengths, needs, and challenges
2. input from your family, teachers, other related staff and YOU
When was the ADA created (bonus points for why)
1990
It intends to make our society more accessible to individuals with disabilities
What is the difference between FAS (fetal alcohol syndrome) and FASD (fetal alcohol spectrum disorder)?
FAS is a more serve form of FASD. FASD symptoms fall more on a spectrum and can range from severe to mild in impact on daily life functions.
When might someone use the "walk-away" compromise?
When you notice an employer (or yourself) is becoming incredibly frustrated or angry with the state of your conversation and you believe there is no way to approach a friendly conversation.
Being assertive means...
-speaking clearly so there's no misconceptions
-making eye contact and having good posture
-ensuring your tone is professional and intentional