Teaching Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders in General Education Classrooms Session 1
Ended Jun 7, 2017
3 credits
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Full course description
Course Details
Location: TBD
Duration: 12:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M.
Commitment: 1/2 Day
Course Type: Professional Development
Target Audience: Special Education Teachers, Related Service Providers, Paraprofessionals
Recertification Credit: 3 credits
Stipend: $50
Instructor
Dr. Deb Leach Ed.D, BCBA
Debra Leach is an Associate Professor of Special Education at Winthrop University in Rock Hill, SC. She is also the Director of the Winthrop Think College program, a post-secondary program for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Her areas of specialization are autism spectrum disorders, applied behavior analysis, positive behavioral interventions and supports, differentiated instruction, and inclusion from birth to adulthood. She is the author of Bringing ABA into Your Inclusive Classroom and Bringing ABA to Home, School, and Play for Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Other Disabilities.
Description
This half-day training will begin with an overview of the unique characteristics of students with autism spectrum disorders and how these traits impact their academic, behavioral, and social performance in the general education classroom. The rest of the session will focus on various evidence-based practices educators can use to support the successful inclusion of students with ASD.
Course Outline
1. Understand the various strengths and needs of students with ASD.
2. Learn ways to use positive behavioral interventions and supports to address challenging behaviors in the classroom.
3. Learn ways to increase the academic engagement of students with ASD.
4. Learn ways to address the social and communication needs of students with ASD.