Planning Essentials Program — early childhood partner
Early childhood R&N
Module 3 — making and communicating good decisions
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Activity – Finn
Section 34.1(b) Facilitate social and economic participation
Please read the scenario below, and consider the answer to the question below. Please post your answer into the poll in MS Teams.
Scenario
Finn is 6 years old with a primary disability of autism spectrum disorder. Finn lives with his parents and sisters. Finn has difficulty with emotional regulation and is socially excluded as he hits other children and has trouble communicating. Finn’s parents want to increase his ability to interact with others at school, as he is currently only attending two days per week with an Education Department approved reduction in attendance. Finn attends an applied behaviour analysis (ABA) therapy clinic on the other three days per week. The intention of Finn attending ABA therapy three days per week is to increase his capacity to participate further in his school environment.
The following recommendations have been made by the therapist for the next 12 months:
- 60 hours of behaviour consultation and training
- 1000 hours of behaviour therapy (ABA).
- Would this funding facilitate Finn’s social participation?