Region 10 Sponsored: Understanding and Supporting the Autistic Profile: Comorbidities, Challenges, and Practical Strategies
Description
<p><span style="font-size: small; color: #0000ff;"><strong>Presented by</strong> Dr. Jessica M. Lascano who is the owner of Strive ABC, which provides assessment, behavior support, training, and consultation to school districts, families, and community organizations. Dr. Lascano is an NCSP (Nationally Certified School Psychologist), Licensed Educational Psychologist (LEP #3613), Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), and Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC #8762). Dr. Lascano has a strong desire to help others grow professionally and strongly believes that by working together, we can help more children than we could alone.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; color: #0000ff;">This training provides an overview of autism, including its definition, characteristics, common misconceptions, and signs that may be overlooked. Participants will gain an understanding of how autism presents differently across individuals and how differences in communication, sensory processing, flexibility, and social understanding can affect behavior and learning. The training emphasizes evidence-based, practical strategies to support autistic students, including proactive interventions, reinforcement systems, functional communication, and the development of supportive learning environments. Grounded in respectful, neurodiversity-affirming practices, participants will leave with practical tools and resources to promote student success, independence, and positive outcomes across educational settings.</span><br /><br /></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; color: #0000ff;"><strong>Learning Objectives</strong>: Participants will be able to:</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; color: #0000ff;">1. Identify common characteristics and signs of autism as well as commodities</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; color: #0000ff;">2. Understand how communication, sensory needs, and flexibility can impact behavior and learning</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; color: #0000ff;">3. Use proactive strategies to support autistic students</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; color: #0000ff;">4. Support the development of functional communication and replacement</span> skills</p>
<p>5. Create supportive environments that promote regulation, independence, and positive student outcomes</p>
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Category
Project
East Valley Special Education Local Plan Area
NOTE: Details for each specific Training/Workshop might vary from the above description.
