Region 10: Introduction to Autism for General Education Staff 10/04/2022 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm Virtual Training
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that can cause significant social, communication, and behavior challenges. There is often nothing about how people with ASD look that sets them apart from other people, but individuals with ASD may communicate, interact, behave, and learn in ways that are different from most other individuals. The learning, thinking, and problem-solving abilities of people with ASD can range from gifts to severely challenging.
Through this training, participants will be able to: Identify the characteristics of autism Identify the strenghts and challenges of students with autism Understand the functions of behavior Identify the learning styles of students with autism Understand 27 Evidence-Based Practices (EBPs)
This training is virtual, and links will be sent out closer to the date of training. For questions, please contact julie.wheeler@cahelp.org This training may be recorded.
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Audience
General and special education teachers, school psychologist, school counselors, occupational therapist, behavior specialist, mental health professionals, paraprofessionals, and parents