Who Am I?

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Who Am I?

• Layne Pethick
• Autism Spectrum Disorder and Behavior Consultant
• Region 10 ESC
• Layne.Pethick_at_region10.org
• (972)-348-1588

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A Quote About Me
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Welcome and Introductions

• Expectations for our time together
• Blanket Apology
• Talking
• Enjoying yourself
• Learning
• Laughing

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Twice Exceptional

• Goodbye Thomas Goodbye Albert
• Sorry We Have Stopped Looking for You

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Who Are We?
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Learners Needs

• Who are twice exceptional learners?
• What are some characteristics?
• How might it feel? (Activity)

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Miguel

• 98 recall on everything he hears
• If you ask him questions, can lead you into
  alternate views (can view circumstances,
  problems, objects, etc. in various waysthe lawn
  mower)
• Does he sound like a good candidate for GT
• The whole story of Miguel

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AlbertThomasWhere Are You?
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Assessment and Identification

• Focus on strengths and unique abilities
• Do not let disability(ies) or behaviors mask
  their gift or talent

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Gabriel

• Designed and created his own 3D video game
• Uses binary code to communicate and complete work
• The whole story of Gabriel

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Designing The Future
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Service Design

• Programming
• Curriculum

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LeonardA.K.A Leonardo

• Artistic ability off the chartshad an
  interesting way of taking notes in class
• Incredible artist with drawing, painting, and
  sculpting
• Won several art contest before he even got to 4th
  grade

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It Takes a Village
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It Takes a Village

• Family and Community

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Closing Question

• What if..

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We should all aspire to be like Teddy!

• Teddy