Social Skills Training: An Evidence-Based Practice for Individuals with Autism 02/06/2020 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm Registration begins at 12 noon
Social skills training is a hot topic when discussing how to support individuals with autism. As one of the defining characteristics of autism, social communication challenges often limit or inhibit effective social interactions with others. These interactions can include, but not limited to making friends, participating in group conversations, and sharing information with others in socially acceptable ways. In 2014, social skills training (SST) was added to the list of 27 evidence-based practices established by the National Professional Development Center on Autism Spectrum disorder (NPCD). This list identifies practices used with individuals with autism that have an evidence-based to support its effectiveness.
This course will explain social skills training, share the evidence supporting its effectiveness, explain the process for implementation and discuss what makes it an effective practice when teaching social skills to individuals with autism. Participants will be given the opportunity to practice the specific skills related to SST, brainstorm with others on what SST can look like, and develop a list of ways SST can be incorporated into current supports being provided to individuals with autism.
Event Details
Audience
General education teachers, special education teachers, paraprofessionals, service providers, clinicians, and parents.
Facilitator(s)
Jennifer Rountree
Included
Materials
Price
$20.00 per individual
Please make checks, money orders, or purchase orders payable to: San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools or SBCSS Mail or deliver to: 17800 Highway 18 Apple Valley, CA 92307 Please note the name of the workshop and your name on the check, money order, or purchase order. Confirmation of your registration will be emailed to you when payment is received. To pay by credit card:
During the registration process, you will be given a link to go to our credit card server site, GovPayNet. You will be charged a non-refundable service fee for using this service. The receipt for your payment to GovPayNet can be sent to the email address you used to register fo the workshop. Please keep the email for your records. GovPayNet will notify us of your payment.
Location
Desert Mountain Educational Service Center (DMESC) 17800 Highway 18 Apple Valley, CA 92307 Map | Driving Directions Maps and directions provided by Google® Maps. Please verify map and driving directions for accuracy prior to attending event.
