Laura A Riffel

Quantum Secrets of Creating a Quality Life for Learners with Autism is based on years of teaching students with autism and most importantly, living with an adult who happened to have autism, bi-polar condition, obsessive compulsive disorder, intellectual disabilities, and mild cerebral palsy. Jay was their most prolific teacher. He lived with the Riffel family for a decade and would still be residing with them had he not suffered a massive heart attack on January 7, 2009. Using the secrets learned from looking at a life backwards, Dr. Riffel will share what led to his incredible life and help you create that life for your own learners with autism. This book is to be used in conjunction with a seminar given by Dr. Riffel. She will actually share hands-on strategies you can take back and use the next day after attending this one day confrence. Learn how to help a learner with autism achieve a dignified life.

This book is based on twelve years of research. So many schools were focusing on tangible incentives with a PBIS program. Dr. Riffel felt that was not truly what students wanted so she started interviewing students and writing down their responses. As she hypothesized, only one student in twelve years has named anything tangible. This book focuses on the following items described by students: 1) privileges, 2) attention, 3) leadership, 4) praise, 5) assistance, 6) touch, 7) escape and 8) supplies. Although no student named supplies as a choice for reinforcement, the authors felt there were many students who could not afford the normal school supplies. The authors felt the students would feel better if they could "purchase" the school items with "gotcha" tickets rather than have handouts. This has proven to be the case in many schools.

This book is used with a training from Behavior Doctor Seminars. It is the Sequel to Duct Tape is Not a Behavioral Intervention. It focuses on three strands of behavioral intervention and how to eradicate behavioral issues in the classroom.

Seal the gaps in student learning with targeted interventionThis practical resource addresses the gap between school-wide disciplinary policies and interventions individually tailored to the most problematic students. Focusing on proactive strategies for small-group interventions, Laura Riffel's research and techniques include: General strategies that can be applied at the individual level: Self-management, proximity control, peer mentoring and moreComprehensive action plans to anticipate any disciplinary issuesA behavior rating sheet proven effective in improving student behavior "Funk Sway" For The Classroom: Using Feng Shui principles to create a classroom environment that enhances productivity, learning and creativity