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Let'sEmbraceRegressionYes, really!

Planned vs.Unplanned

Times of Regression

extended illnesssummer/breakslack of appropriateinstructioninsufficient amount ofinstruction oropportunity/reinforcement

“LIFE IS TEN PERCENT WHATYOU EXPERIENCE AND NINETYPERCENT HOW YOU RESPONDTO IT.”

Dorothy M. Neddermeyer

Once in aLifetime

Many of us, for thefirst time ever, aregoing to have 100%control over our kids'environments.

And, it's happeningto everyone. Not justour kids!

a return to a former or lessdeveloped state. Loss of skills-includingacademic, ADL, EF, mentalcoping skills and more.

Regression

WHAT IS REGRESSION

EveryoneRegresses

Health/fitness goals

Personal

Relationships

Professional Development

Work/Career

Focus on Whatwe can Control.

Environment, Opportunities,Feedback.

Remember

Decide WhatYou Want toAccomplish inthe next fewweeks/months

Maintenance

Prevent as much regression as possible.

Progress

Your child will gain skills/knowledge, onor off the IEP. 

Nothing

I'm just trying to get by and want tokeep records for when we do go back.

A SUGGESTION:

If you have ever thought abouthomeschooling your child, nowis your opportunity to try.

Present Levels/Life

What are the baselines? Whatdo you wish to maintain orgrow?

Home/ADLs/Behaviors

What do you want to focus on?Achieve? Grow?

Goals-IEP and Personal

Prioritize based on needs andresources available. What canyou do?

Know

Yourself.Keep it simple, or do a whole setup.

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Decide

Use available data and resources todecide what you want to do.

Plan

Develop a plan to implement actionsteps in your own home.

Execute

As Nike says....

Record/Review

Pick a method that a) works for youb) translatable to school when wereturn4

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Wrapping Up