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Modeling technique

Typology
Methodological
Resource description
Learning through imitation, improving deficits in attention, retention, motivation, and reinforcement, while modeling inappropriate behaviors
Sample of use in education with students with IDD
Exposing the student to models that demonstrate the behaviors we want them to acquire.
Difficulties to which it could be applied
Emotional Regulation
  • Harmful activities
  • Regulating Emotions
  • Understanding Emotions
Emotional Regulation, Executive Functioning and Flexibility
  • Avoidance behavior or meltdowns
Emotional Regulation, Social Communication Challenges
  • Lack of answer
  • Use of nonverbal cues
Executive Functioning and Flexibility
  • Managing transition and adaption to changes and new situations
Executive Functioning and Flexibility, Repetitive Behaviors and Restricted Interests
  • Impulsiveness
  • Mental rigidity, need to follow routines
  • Repetitive behavior
Repetitive Behaviors and Restricted Interests
  • Repetitive movements
Sensory Processing and Sensitivities
  • Discomfort sensory-rich environments
Social Communication Challenges
  • Cooperative Interaction
  • Interaction with peers
Learning Objetives
  • Cognitive and Behavioral Flexibility
  • Facilitating Peer Interaction and Social Interaction Skills
  • Improve Restricted Interests and Repetitive Behaviors
  • Improving Social Communication Skills
  • Regulating impulsivity