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The Ziggurat Model: A Framework for Developing Comprehensive Interventions for Individuals on the Spectrum
Autism can be stressful. Autistic children and students may find themselves overwhelmed by the challenges they face every day. Feeling misunderstood, rejected, or in a constant state of crisis, it is not uncommon for them to display meltdowns/shutdowns and even to develop anxiety and depression. Caring parents and teachers want to help. They want to make a difference but feel frustrated because their efforts do not seem to pay off - like they are working in the dark and may not know how to help. Time is always a factor. Parents are worried about not only today but the future. They may worry:
Teachers and other educational professionals don’t want their student to have a “lost” school year. They may worry: “Do I have the skills to help this student?” “Will this student keep others from learning?” or “How will I survive this school year?”
Both parents and educators want to help instill skills for success. They need answers - "How will we overcome all the obstacles?" What they need is the Ziggurat Model.
Learn about the award winning Ziggurat Model that has helped families and educators for over 15 years!
The Ziggurat Model is a system for designing comprehensive strategies and supports for all individuals on the autism spectrum. The Ziggurat Model was created to simplify a complex process. The focal point of the model is a five tiered research-centered system that capitalizes on strengths to address underlying needs. It is assessment driven and provides a framework that guides parents, professionals, and autistics themselves in creating effective supports and strategies.
The Ziggurat Model is used in home, school, mental health, and other therapeutic settings. The Ziggurat Model is also used by autistic adolescents and adults as a self-help strategy.
Recent trends in special education emphasize the use of scientifically based research approaches along with a focus on multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS). Additionally, there is a strong push for incorporating positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS) based on a functional behavioral assessment. The Ziggurat Model facilitates these practices.
The Ziggurat Model is unique - simple to use and comprehensive. While it is easy to find volumes of information describing specific interventions, it is difficult to find information on how to develop an effective plan. Autistics, parents, and professionals will find the framework of the Ziggurat Model to be a useful guide in developing more thorough and effective supports and strategies.
The Ziggurat Model will help you to develop supports that work. There are four steps to the framework:
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This 8-session transformational course includes on-demand content, online community, and everything you need to get started now.
Pre-recorded instruction with unlimited access for 6 months
Targeted activities, examples, and worksheets to guide you every step of the way
Access to online community where you can ask the authors questions and share and collaborate with other members
Certificate of completion
Introduction to Course
Activity One
Why Do So Many Interventions and Supports Eventually Fail?
Activity Two Discussion
The Solution: The Ziggurat Model
Activity Three Discussion
The Underlying Characteristics Checkllist
The Five Essential Levels
Next Steps
Session Evaluation
Special Limited Time Discount Offer
Recommended course materials
Review
Assessment for Intervention Planning: The Underlying Characteristics Checklist (UCC)
Selecting the Version of the UCC
Completing the UCC
Action Plan: Completing the Underlying Characteristics Checklist
Session Summary and Bridge to Next Session
Review
Identifying Priorities Using the Global Guide: Part 1 - Vision
Identifying Priorities Using the Global Guide: Part 2 - Settings
Identifying Priorities Using the Global Guide: Part 3 - Quality of Life
Identifying Priorities Using the Global Guide: Part 4 - Key UCC Areas
Identifying Priorities Using the Global Guide: Part 5 Key or "Prioritized" UCC Items
Action Plan, Summary, and Bridge to Next Session
Review
Sensory Differences
Biological Needs
Case Example: Marcus Part 1
Using the Ziggurat Worksheet: A Guided Tour
Case Example: Marcus Part 2
You May Notice . . . A Special Note About Reinforcement
Reinforcement: Part 1
Reinforcement: Part 2
Action Plan, Summary, and Bridge to Next Session
Review
Structure and Visual/Tactile Supports Overview
Using Visual Supports for Assessment, Communication, and Intervention
Action Plan, Summary, and Bridge to Next Session
Review
Task Demands and Positive Environment
How Would You Remove Obstacles? Activity One
Activity One Discussion
Case Example (Marcus) and Illustration of Ziggurat Model Worksheet
Skills to Teach
Activity Three: What Skills Would You Teach?
Activity Three Discussion
Case Example: Marcus
Action Plan, Summary, and Bridge to Next Session
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Helping Autistic Children and Adolescents at Home and In School
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Session 1: |
Helping Autistic Children and Adolescents at Home and in School: Overview of the Ziggurat Model |
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Session 2: |
Seeing the Underlying Autism: A Path for Change |
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Session 3: |
Identifying Priorities for Meaningful Change: The Global Plan |
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The Five Essential Levels: Part 1: Sensory Differences and Biological Needs Part 2: Respectful Reinforcement |
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Session 5: |
The Five Essential Levels: Part 3: Structure and Visual/Tactile Supports |
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The Five Essential Levels: Part 4: Task Demands/Positive Environment Part 5: Skills to Teach |
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Session 7: |
Creating the Intervention Plan for Change: Addressing Priorities Step-by-Step |
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Putting the Plan into Action: Implementing the Plan for Change and Course Summary |
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Session 9: (sold separately) Addressing Behavior Challenges: Creating a Specific Ziggurat FBA |
This course extends the Ziggurat Model training. Learn to create a Ziggurat plan to address a specific behavior concern. Learn about the Ziggurat FBA which solves limitations of the typical functional behavior assessment. Using the Ziggurat FBA, create a plan that builds on strengths and addresses the underlying autism. Downloadable tools are included. |
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The Ziggurat Model helps staff to complete multiple components of the IEP. The framework helps school staff to remain in compliance with federal and state guidelines. Specifically, recent trends in special education law emphasize the use of scientifically based research approaches along with a focus on response to intervention (RTI). Additionally, there is a strong push for incorporating positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS) and multi-tiered system of supports (MTTS). The Ziggurat Model is consistent with these practices.
Facilitates effective collaboration with parents and staff
Identify present levels of academic and functional performance (PLAAFP) in areas such as social, communication, and emotion regulation
Develop accommodations that address key needs
Complete BETTER functional behavior assessments (FBAs)
Develop a behavior intervention plan (BIP) that addresses critical needs
Facilitates a person-centered approach to program development
Develop transition plans that address needs associated with autism and build on skills
We want to do everything we can to help you on your journey. That is why we are offering the first lesson for free!
After you register and pay for the full course, if it doesn't work out you can get a refund for a full 30 days (some restrictions apply - see terms and conditions).
Yes. Please contact us at [email protected] for more information on purchasing tickets.
With the exception of families, we do not permit sharing a single account. Teachers, school staff, and other professionals should each purchase a ticket.
Each participant who purchases a ticket will have a separate log in. The participant will receive a certificate of completion.
For agencies seeking to train large groups, we offer in-person and virtual options with no limit on the number of attendees.
Creating a successful plan takes time. The Ziggurat Model is the key to developing a plan that works. We want you to create this transformation for your child or student.
Yes! For on-demand courses, you may cancel the course for 30 days provided that you have not viewed content past the free preview. There are no refunds for any courses that are “on-demand” with no free previews or when the user has viewed paid content. To cancel an order or request a refund, contact [email protected]
Yes! This course is intended for participants of all skill levels. Novices will learn more about autism and the course will introduce you to a variety of research-based approaches. Advanced learners will gain a deeper understanding of autism and expand their knowledge of how to combine approaches to be effective.
The Ziggurat Group and its providers are not pre-approved by professional organizations to offer continuing education (CE) credit hours. We do offer a Certificate of Completion that many professions accept for non-approved providers. Please check the licensing/CE requirements for your profession.
The Underlying Characteristics Checklists and other materials can be ordered from our online store at: https://www.zigguratgroup.com/pages/store
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