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Bergstrom, Tom; And Others – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 1995
This article explains how a 12-year-old boy with profound mental retardation and autistic behaviors, living in a group home, was taught to follow number- and color-coded directions so that he could independently cook his own meals in a microwave oven. The article covers materials used, the skills taught, adaptations for classroom use, and safety…
Descriptors: Autism, Case Studies, Cooking Instruction, Daily Living Skills