Abstract
This chapter presents the Cycle of Learning (CoL) framework, which has been used to empower parents to support their child in realising their dreams. This framework provides a decision-making model to support parents as they work with their child to identify their future vision; determine key barriers that will prevent their child from achieving that vision; and ascertain key priorities for their child’s learning. Building from this vision, parents can work with educators and professionals to assess their child’s strengths, interests, and needs and to establish specific, measurable goals for their child. The CoL can also support parents to select and implement strategies and instruction for their child and to evaluate the impact of these strategies on their child’s learning. The CoL is derived from a strong research and theoretical base that aligns with the principles on evidence-based practice and data-based decision-making.
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Webster, A., Cumming, J., Rowland, S. (2017). The Cycle of Learning: A Framework for Decision-Making. In: Empowering Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-2084-1_4
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