The following is a compilation of what we have learned through our Virtual Programming.
Routine
AMCC – Anticipation, Motivation, Communication and Confirmation: allows for Successful
Intervention.
• ANTICIPATION/CONFIRMATION: consistent beginning and ending, as with the Hello and Goodbye
songs.
• ANTICIPATION/MOTIVATION: shipping boxes of craft supplies to child’s home – builds excitement.
• ANTICIPATION/COMMUNICATION: ASL ‘Signs of the Week’ to be introduced at same part of each
activity – allows for review of previous signs, tying activities together and creating a memory of
each experience.
Preparation
COLLABORATION: creation of an Intervenor Resource Team to discuss and plan activities – ensures
the activities will meet the dual-sensory needs of the participants.
• PROCESS vs. PRODUCT: sending supply lists prior to activity allows for preparation and planning.
• Shipping craft supplies and supply lists to child’s home prior to activity allows for review of supplies
and discussion around preparation – “What do we still need?” “What do we already have?”
Multi-Sensory
Diversity of activities and supplies to meet the needs of all participants at one time or another.
• Including an Intervenor to sing and play guitar adds another sensory element.
• Allowing participants to take leadership, such as introducing the ‘Signs of the Week’, sharing a
story, playing piano.
• Allowing and encouraging different methods, ideas and strategies during the activity – think
‘outside the box’.
Total Communication
Including ASL ‘Signs of the Week’.
• Adding an ASL Interpreter.
• ‘Do with, not for’ – allowing time for everyone to complete each step before moving on.
• Allow for sharing of stories, activities of the week, exciting events. – Networking.
• Animate voice, actions and sounds to ensure participants maintain interest.
Virtual Presentation
Keep atmosphere fun and light.
• Ensure background and working space is simple – not cluttered.
• Wear simple, bright clothing.
• Taking turns with presenting – allows for continued interest of participants.
• Never assume something won’t work – we have been pleasantly surprised through all of our sessions, never
anticipating the wonder of these sessions.