Hard Skills
AdvancedIndividualized Education Program (IEP) DesignThe ability to create and implement customized educational and behavioral goals for individuals based on their specific developmental needs and legal requirements.
IntermediateCrisis Intervention and De-escalationProficiency in techniques used to prevent, manage, and resolve challenging behaviors or emergency situations safely for both the student and the instructor.
IntermediateAugmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)Proficiency in using tools and strategies such as sign language, picture exchange systems, or speech-generating devices to facilitate communication with non-verbal individuals.
AdvancedApplied Behavior Analysis (ABA) PrinciplesThe application of behavioral learning theories to improve socially significant behaviors through systematic intervention and data collection.
IntermediateAdaptive Life Skills InstructionThe capacity to teach essential daily living skills such as personal hygiene, meal preparation, and social interaction to foster independence.