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Comprehensive Planning for ASD: The Ziggurat Model and CAPS Approach

The Ziggurat Model and CAPS (Comprehensive Autism Planning System) provide essential frameworks for addressing the unique needs of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Statistics reveal that 90% of individuals with ASD face job retention challenges, and 95% struggle with relationship building. Comprehensive planning acknowledges these difficulties and emphasizes tailored interventions. It involves collaboration among parents, educators, and specialists, ensuring a thorough approach to support. By focusing on characteristics, designing quality plans, and implementing them effectively, we can enhance outcomes for students with ASD, fostering engagement and improving compliance.

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Comprehensive Planning for ASD: The Ziggurat Model and CAPS Approach

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  1. Statistics • 22% of people with ASD have IQ in the superior range • 12% are full time employees • 1% are employed in the area they were trained • Ages 22 and up 73% live with parent(s) • 90% have difficulty holding jobs • 95% have difficulty developing and maintaining relationships • Most did not have early intervention • Asperger disorder have a higher level of depression and possible suicide

  2. Why was the Ziggurat Model Developed? • Difficulty “Seeing the Autism” • Tendency to apply one strategy to address all needs • Tendency to ignore critical areas when designing an intervention • Not a band-aid intervention

  3. Tip of the Iceberg is generally all you see…….. But what is underneath is often more important

  4. Why do we Need Comprehensive Planning? • Almost never is there a single answer that fixes a problem for students with ASD • One strategy will not work in all situations for all students

  5. Keys to Comprehensive Intervention Planning • CHARACTERISTICS: Look at characteristics of ASD that student exhibits • DESIGN: A quality plan is designed to target the Autism comprehensively • IMPLEMENT: A quality plan is implemented with fidelity (IT REQUIRES FOLLOW THROUGH!!!!!!!)

  6. Why Comprehensive Planning With The Ziggurat and CAPS Models? • Fewer behavior problems • More Instructional time • Increased compliance with law • Increased engagement time • Faster IEP development • Better IEPS • More positive/collaborative relationship with parents • Improved collaboration among staff

  7. Who is Involved in Comprehensive Planning • Parents • Student • General ed. teacher • Sp. Ed. teacher • Paraprofessional • Speech Language Pathologist • Occupational Therapist • School Psychologist • Administrator • Other as Needed

  8. 4 Steps to Designing a Comprehensive Intervention Plan CAPS • 1 2 • Characteristics 3 Design 4 Implement

  9. Step 1: Complete UCC-Underlying Characteristic Checklist • Helps you to see the autism • Provides a snapshot of how autism is expressed for an individual • A descriptive instrument

  10. Step 1: Complete UCC-Underlying Characteristic Checklist • Can be completed by a team (recommended) • Provides a tool for assessing progress/change • ThreeForms UCC-CL (Classic typical autism), UCC-HF (High Functioning, Asperger’s) , Early Intervention UCC NOTE: This is not a diagnostic instrument used for intervention planning and implementation

  11. Characteristics Social Communication Repetitive patterns Associated Features Sensory Motor Cognitive Emotional Vulnerability Medical and Biological Factors Step 1: The UCC

  12. Step1 ( I purchased forms)

  13. Let’s Meet Michael

  14. Complete the UCC-HF for Michael using the information you have learned…..

  15. http://www.texasautism.com/CaseExamples/Michael_UCC.pdf This will show you the completed UCC for Michael.

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