Albinism and Low Vision

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What Is Albinism? Albinism represents a group of conditions characterized by a defect in the production of the pigment melanin, normally found in skin, eyes, and hair. Any one of many genes responsible for melanin production can lead to albinism. There are two major types of albinism: Oculocutaneous Albinism Ocular Albinism How Does Albinism Affect […]

Lesson 1: Recognizing Assertive Communication

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Name(s) of student(s): Age and grade level: Goal from IEP connected to lesson: Objective from IEP connected to lesson: Purpose of lesson: To learn to recognize assertive, aggressive, and passive forms of communication Materials needed: Internet access, resources for a field trip Introduction Situations arise daily involving the opportunity to assert one’s concerns, rights, or […]

Lesson 4: Recognizing Interests, Desires, and Concerns

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Name(s) of student(s): Age and grade level: Goal from IEP connected to lesson: Objective from IEP connected to lesson: Purpose of lesson: To recognize when to be assertive Materials needed: Ice cream sundae bar Introduction “To be assertive, you must recognize your preferences and concerns. It is healthy to have likes, dislikes, and frustrations. If […]

Lesson 5: Voicing Interests, Desires, and Concerns

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Name(s) of student(s): Age and grade level: Goal from IEP connected to lesson: Objective from IEP connected to lesson: Purpose of lesson: To learn about using “I” statements and honest, direct communication Introduction “We have discussed many scenarios involving the opportunity to choose an assertive communication style, and now we will learn how to voice […]