AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER: FOUNDATION TRAINING FOR PARAPROFESSIONALS AND OTHER SUPPORT STAFF

This two-day workshop is designed for paraprofessionals, teacher assistants, Head
Start providers and other school support staff who serve students with autism and other
developmental disabilities. Upon completion participants will have practical information
regarding how ASD affects classroom performance. Effective strategies and supports
will be provided.

Topics include:

• Autism: What we know
• Characteristics of autism
• The power of teaming
• Classroom strategies for supporting students with ASD
• Enhancing students’ communication and social interactions
• Social emotional supports
• Understanding and de-escalating behavior
• Parent and self-advocate perspectives

Register online for this training. 
(This training will also be offered on September 20-21, 2022 and November 1-2, 2022 (virtual).)