Thinking Maps
How many Thinking Maps are there?
8
What is a frame of reference?
A Frame of Reference is a box drawn around any Thinking Map
What does LRE stand for?
Least Restrictive Environment
What gender has a higher rate of autism
boys (1 in 34 boys versus 1 in 144 girls)
In what content area are Thinking Maps not being used?
None, we use them throughout all content areas.
What are we asking students to do when we ask them to add a frame of reference?
Think about their thinking
What does IDEA stand for?
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
According to the CDC, how many children are diagnosed with autism in the US?
1 out of 54 children.
At what grade level should you introduce Thinking Maps?
As early as preschool.
What Map is it? How do you know this definition?
Circle Map frame
What does FAPE stand for?
Free and Appropriate Public Education
What causes autism?
There is no one specific cause.
What map would you use to look at the impact of an event?
Multi-Flow
What map is it? What sources are you using to make these comparisons?
Double-Bubble Map frame
What does ADA stand for?
American with Disabilities Act
Is there a cure for autism?
no
What are the Thinking Maps based on?
8 Cognitive Skills
What map is it? What do you now understand about the structure if this thing?
Brace Map frame
What does PWN stand for?
Prior Written Notice
What is the percentage of children with autism who are non-verbal?
40%