Focus: a timeline. How long ago did dinosaurs inhabit the earth? How long did they exist?
Assignment
none
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
Brad was a pleasure today. We worked on the concept of time in relation to hundreds of years, thousands of years, millions of years, etc. He told me about his visit to the museum in New York.
Isometrics, Strength training, balance kick and punch
Lesson Outline
Today we used a stopwatch to get Brad to focus and concentrate on the task at hand. We used the yoga ball to help with squats. Each task was 1 minute long on the first rounds, the second round was 2 min tasks. Brad did great trying to make the mind body connection. 10 min of streching a postural adjustment exercises rounded up the session
Brad had started drawing a robotic dinosaur during Social Studies so he continued working on it. Then we wrote about it. I told him that if he draws and writes about dinosaurs, we will make a book. Shehan was late today, so JM joined us for the first half hour. He was drawing faces on balloons and Brad was interacting and making suggestions for him. Brad was also sharing what he was doing with JM and they had a nice conversation and laughed together.
Continue fractions - explain the denominator names the total number and the numerator is the part of the whole
Explain/give examples of fractions including larger numbers, such as, 1/5, 1/8 etc. - explain that when all parts are shaded (3/3) for example, it represents the whole - any number 1/1,2/2 5/5, etc. means the whole Complete handout identifying different fractions
Assignment
None
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
Brad understands the concept of fractions. However, each day is different as to how much he will actually put on paper. Today was a pretty good day.
social story about answering questions, written exercises with 'wh' questions, describing and asking about people, game with description
Assignment
Ask Mary a question when she picks you up.
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
Brad was cooperative today. We covered answering/asking questions. He has a tendency to answer 'yes' or 'yeah' to most questions he is asked. Today we talked about times when it's okay to answer 'no'. We went over descriptors to use when describing people. We asked each other about different people, offering an opportunity to answer and describe hair color, hair length, eye color, gender, height, etc. He struggled to ask questions, but seems to be improving his willingness to answer out loud. Mary entered and remained in the room for the second half of the session. Brad was slightly distracted by her, but seemed to grow more accustomed to her presence as time progressed. Observations shouldn't be a problem once he comes to expect it. Eye contact was good today. He required very little redirection and responded quickly to cues to reduce physical stim behavior. Brad enjoyed our game of 'go fish' with descriptions. I invited Mary to bring some materials from home and the three of us can do some activities - she commented that she has some materials that she just doesn't really know how to use effectively.
Vocabulary: eruption, crater, lava, carbon dioxide. The name and formula of carbon dioxide. Making volcano using vinegar and baking soda. Write the lab report.
Assignment
none
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
Brad liked very much the activity and he made one page lab report.
Explain the concept of fractions - give examples showing 1/2, 1/3, etc.
Give handout - identify the fraction and color the correct portion - example 1/4 color one portion red, etc.
Assignment
None
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
Brad completed the handout correctly identifying fractions. He was quieter more subdued today. Overall, a good session.
