Glossary

Searchable terminology from accessibility, web standards, and related fields.

7 results found in Special Education.

Behavior Rehearsal (Behavioral Rehearsal)
Behavior rehearsal is a structured practice technique, introduced by Brownsmith in behavioural psychology and widely used in social-skills training, in which a learner repeatedly practises a target be…
Collaborative Play (Cooperative Play)
Play in which two or more people work together toward a shared goal, coordinating their actions, attention, and turns rather than competing or playing in parallel. Collaborative play is a common vehic…
Developmental Delay (Developmental Disability, Global Developmental Delay)
A condition in which a child does not reach developmental milestones — such as motor skills, speech, social skills, or cognitive abilities — at the expected ages. Developmental delay may affect one or…
Imitation (Embodied Imitation)
The act of observing and reproducing another person's actions, gestures, or vocalisations. Imitation is a foundational social and developmental skill that supports language acquisition, motor learning…
Power Cards
Power Cards are a visual teaching strategy developed by Elisa Gagnon for autistic learners and others with social-communication differences. A Power Card is a small, portable card that pairs a brief s…
Social Engagement (Social Participation)
The active involvement of a person in social interaction with others - making eye contact, attending to a partner, taking turns, responding to bids for attention, and sustaining shared activity. Socia…
VB-MAPP (Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment and Placement Program)
The VB-MAPP (Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment and Placement Program), developed by Mark Sundberg, is a criterion-referenced assessment and curriculum-planning tool for children with autism and ot…