Online Course Offered About Programming for Students on the Autism Spectrum

This is a great opportunity for agency and school staff to learn more about supporting students on the Autism spectrum.  

Effective Programming for Integrated Students on the Autism Spectrum
Target Audience
Teachers, Paraeducators, Interventionists, Administrators and AEA staff who work with students on the Autism Spectrum

Course Description
The course addresses supporting students with Autism Spectrum Disorders in the least restrictive environment. Participants will learn characteristics of Autism, importance of classroom supports, promoting acquisition and generalization of social communication, social skill difficulties and focus on intervening based on acquisition, performance and/or fluency difficulties, supporting challenging behavior and collaboration with other school staff, family and outside providers. Participants will explore difficulties for this student as outlined through a thorough understanding of characteristics, will develop classroom supports to assist this student and will work toward a better understanding of behavioral difficulties while creating a match between student's needs in the area of positive behavior intervention and support. Participants will explore social and behavioral evidence-based strategies for individuals with autism and reflect on practices to address these concerns in their own classrooms. Collaborating with other professionals and parents will also be highlighted and participants will complete an interview field experience as part of a culminating activity.

When

online May 30-Aug. 15, 2016

Registration