Introduction
The Incredible 5 - Point Scale is a tool for assisting students in understanding social interactions and controlling their emotional responses.
Task
Staff will explore the Incredible 5 - Point Scale strategy and then identify the next steps for educating staff and building implementation
Process
Exploration #1
The following link will take you to a learning module on The Incredible 5-Point Scale.
http://www.autisminternetmodules.org/mod_intro.php?mod_id=19
Complete the module alone or with a partner. No need to rush - there is plenty of time. Mark it off your checklist when complete.
Exploration #2
Explore the Incredible 5 - Point Scale Website. After checking it out, go specifically to the page titled More Sweet Scale Ideas (on the left side of the page). Use the checklist to guide you through the specific tasks for this page.
https://www.5pointscale.com/index.htm
Exploration #3
Staying on the Incredible 5 - Point Scale website, go to the page titled, Other Projects & Articles. Read the article titled The 5-Point Scale and Emotional Regulation.
Exploration #4
Break into groups according to student population - elementary PDS, secondary PDS, secondary alternative. If your duties are split, pick one, but try to make the two PDS groups as balanced as possible.
In groups, explore your assigned stack of books. Using the following post-it notes colors, mark pages that the teachers you work with should see.
Elementary PDS: Pink Secondary PDS: Blue Secondary alternative: Yellow
Exploration #5
Using a blank 5 - Point Scale template, complete a scale for yourself. Really think it through and choose something specific that you want to work on this semester. Complete the scale without any input from others.
When everyone is finished, choose a partner and trade scales. Ask questions of each other and provide feedback for revisions to make the scales stronger.
Evaluation
Complete the following Questions in your groups:
Describe a student whom you believe would benefit from using the Incredible 5-Point Scale and why.
What are different ways that the Incredible 5-Point Scale can be designed for individuals with different ability levels?
How might the Incredible 5-Point Scale be used for a group of individuals?
Think of an individual you know that is having difficulties with a social or behavioral issue. Brainstorm solutions using the Incredible 5-Point Scale
Credits
Autism Internet Modules: https://www.autisminternetmodules.org/dash.php?cat=dash_tab_mn
The Incredible 5-point Scale by Kari Dunn Buron and Mitzi Curtis
https://www.5pointscale.com/index.htm