Special Education, Section 504, and Dyslexia / Psychological Services

Midway ISD is committed to providing a continuum of behavioral supports within the district. We have several Licensed Specialists in School Psychology (LSSP) that support staff, students, and parents. There is collaboration between district social workers, community agencies, and state organizations.

Parent Training Materials

The following materials are designed to support caregivers of students with special needs. Some of the materials are written for an in-home audience, while others are geared toward educators. All materials may be useful for both groups of caregivers.

General Information	Visual Structure Strategies
Local and Online Training Opportunities	Rationale for Using Visual Strategies
Info about Autism Spectrum Disorder	Overview of Structured Teaching Principles
Info about High-functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder	Creating and Using Visual Schedules
Websites about Autism Spectrum Disorders	After-school Schedule Example/Template
General Tips for Parents	Creating and Using Work Systems
Overview of Instructional Strategies	APPS for Visual Schedules and Behaviors
Baylor Autism Resource Center Local Guide, November 2010

Reinforcement-based Strategies	Other Instructional Strategies
Behavioral Strategies for the Home	General Calming Techniques
Overview of Applied Behavior Analysis and Behavior-change Principles	Creating and Using Social Stories
Addressing Challenging Behavior: Linking Intervention to Function	Creating and Using Sensory Supports
Positive Behavior Support Strategies	Using Progressive Muscle Relaxation to Calm
Implementing Reinforcement Systems	Teaching Play Skills
Creating and Using Reward Systems	Toys for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
	Teaching Self-control to Young Children

Strategies for Issues in the Home Setting	Coping Strategies for Families
Adapting the Home Environment	For Parents
Addressing Sleeping Issues	For Siblings
Toilet Training
Outing: Grocery Store
Outing: Physician	Miscellaneous Information
Outing: Dentist	Personal Autism Spectrum Disorder Information Cards
Teaching Time Management

Special Education, Section 504, and Dyslexia

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