🏷️ Category Reference: Category G - Autism Spectrum Disorder
🏷️ Category Reference: Category G - Autism Spectrum Disorder
EA Operational Overview & At-a-Glance Guide
- Category Code & Title:
Category G - Autism Spectrum Disorder - Funding Classification:
Level 2 Supplemental Funding - Outreach & Consultative Services:
$= dv.current().prp_outreach && dv.current().prp_outreach.length > 0 ? dv.current().prp_outreach.join(" • ") : "District Student Services" - EA Core Support Goal: Learners with social-communication, sensory processing, and self-regulation needs requiring visual routines and proactive support.
⚡ 1. Top EA Support Strategies & Accommodations
High-yield, evidence-based practices that EAs can implement immediately in classroom and unstructured settings.
💬 Communication & Visual Supports
- First-Then Visual Boards: Use clear, non-negotiable visual sequences before high-demand academic tasks.
- 10-Second Processing Rule: Give a concise instruction and wait 10 seconds before repeating or adding prompt cues.
- Social Stories & AAC Frames: Provide social scripts for peer group work and unstructured play transitions.
🎧 Sensory & Environmental Adjustments
- Proactive Noise-Cancelling Headphones: Pre-prompt headphone use before assemblies, gym, cafeteria, or recess bells.
- Sensory Regulation Station: Provide access to a quiet nook, weighted lap pad, or wobble stool as part of the daily schedule.
- Dimmed Lighting: Use warm desk lamps or window light; avoid high-flicker fluorescent overheads when possible.
⚠️ De-escalation & Regulation Best Practices
- Early Escalation Signals: Watch for subtle pacing, rapid humming, hand tapping, or gaze avoidance.
- De-escalation Rule #1: Reduce verbal chatter immediately during dysregulation. Lower voice, step back, and offer a visual choice card.
- Avoid: Standing directly over the desk, using sarcastic tone, or forcing sudden physical touch during distress.
🛠️ 2. Provincial Outreach & Specialized Equipment Contacts
Quick access to specialized consultative programs, assistive technologies, and district supports.
| Program / Resource | Support Focus Area | Direct Web Reference |
|---|---|---|
| POPARD (Autism Outreach) | Printables | POPARD (Autism Outreach) Link |
| ACT (Autism Community Training) | B.C. Autism Resources & Evidence-Based Videos | ACT (Autism Community Training) Link |
| SET-BC AAC & Visual Tools | Visual Schedule Software & AAC Boards | SET-BC AAC & Visual Tools Link |
👥 3. Active Learner Roster in Vault (Category G)
Real-time list of all active student profiles assigned to this designation category.
TABLE WITHOUT ID
file.link AS "Student Profile",
grade_level AS "Grade",
primary_needs AS "Primary Support Focus",
has_safety_plan AS "Active Safety Plan?"
FROM "Accommodation Journal/01_students"
WHERE contains(bc_designation, "Category G") OR contains(bc_designation, this.file.link)
SORT file.name ASC
📊 4. Strategy Efficacy Leaderboard for Category G
Aggregated EA probe data showing which accommodations are scoring highest (1–5) for learners with this designation.
TABLE WITHOUT ID
Strategy AS "Accommodation / Strategy Used",
round(average(rows.Effectiveness), 1) AS "Avg Efficacy Score (1-5)",
length(rows.file.link) AS "Probes Logged"
FROM "Accommodation Journal/03_observations/Daily"
WHERE contains(Profile.bc_designation, "Category G") OR contains(Profile.bc_designation, this.file.link)
GROUP BY Strategy
SORT round(average(rows.Effectiveness), 1) DESC
