Systems of supports are obviously in place for amanda

Systems of supports are obviously in place for Amanda; however, the intensity will need
to be amped up now in some areas. She is definitively exhibiting characteristics of students
with intellectual disabilities. These are:
o “Problems with cognition
o Problems with adaptive behaviors, and
o A need for supports to sustain independence” (p 271)
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Supports are a necessity and will vary in their intensity according to the adaptive behavior.
These will be geared toward the individual’s capabilities and goals.
I feel an intervention that may be incorporated into Amanda’s social adaptive skill area
might be something related to page 273 and the article about Geri A. Nicholas. Aha; it
mentions cognitive disabilities. We know Amanda suffers from them and she is also a few years
behind. I enjoy the idea of role playing, shaking hands, and even respecting personal space.
This will really help with her excessive overly affectionate behaviors as well as those listed under
conceptual and practical skills. Also, if Amanda has friends that she does not spend much time
with outside of her ‘circle’, than it is important to look at ways to encourage these opportunities
of growth. Lastly, Best Buddies is a great program that should be highly considered.
Life skills are being addressed in her current program; however, the level of support
needs to be considered. Next year they will incorporate a community based program which