Types of Instruction

What types of instruction are most often practiced?

·         DIR/Floortime

·         ABA

ABA and DIR are two of the most popular instructional practices used in schools for children with autism.  ABA uses the theory that behaviors can be learned through reinforcements.  In this theory many types of rewards for positive behaviors and consequences for negative behaviors.  In DIR/Floortime, children direct their own learning.  A child will play with a toy and the teacher will jump in and join.  They will incorporate learning strategies into the play.  There is minimal whole class time.  Play and instructional time is personalized.