Overview
Create a PowerPoint Presentation (approx 8-10 slides) covering the following case study for Andrea. Below is a starting point for your PowerPoint:
Presentation Requirements
1.Follow APA formatting for citations and references.
2.Use clear and professional slide design (minimal text, bullet points, visuals where appropriate).
3.Include a title slide, an introduction slide, content slides, and a conclusion slide summarizing key takeaways.
4.Add a References slide in APA format, if applicable.
ScreenPal Recording
- See the attached ScreenPal instructions to record your presentation
- Record a presentation approximately 5-8 minutes long (for this just give me what to say for 5-8 minutes and I will make a video)
Submission:
- You will submit two items—Your completed PowerPoint and the link to your ScreenPal recording.
Slide 1: Title Slide
- Title: Supporting Andrea: Reinforcement and Behavior Strategies
- Your name
- Course title & date
Slide 2: Introduction to the Case
- Brief description of Andrea (you can insert specifics from the case study)
- Goal: Use reinforcement and behavior supports to help Andrea succeed
- Overview of the two-part assignment
Slide 3: What Is a Reinforcement Survey?
- Tool to discover what motivates a student
- Helps guide positive behavior strategies
- Especially useful for students with communication needs or behavior challenges
Slide 4: Andrea’s Reinforcement Survey
- Key categories (e.g., preferred activities, sensory items, people, places)
- Include visuals (e.g., pictures of toys, snacks, break time)
- Notes:
- May need family input
- May require Andrea to use visuals to respond
Slide 5: Using the Survey Results
- Identify top reinforcers for Andrea
- Determine how, when, and where to offer these reinforcers
- Use results to guide behavioral interventions
Slide 6: Behavioral Challenges & Classroom Impact
- Brief summary of Andrea’s challenging behaviors
- How they affect learning, participation, or peer interactions
Slide 7: Strategies to Reduce Behaviors
- Use reinforcement (based on survey) for positive replacement behaviors
- Visual supports: schedules, choice boards
- Environmental changes: clear routines, consistent transitions
Slide 8: Adaptation Techniques
- Modify tasks to match attention span or sensory needs
- Provide breaks or movement opportunities
- Collaborate with family and support staff
Slide 9: Putting It All Together
- Reinforcers are used consistently to shape behavior
- Support plan includes visuals, adaptations, and proactive strategies
- Goal: Empower Andrea to succeed socially and academically
- Key Takeaways