Introduction to Autism for General Education Staff AUTISM
For more information or to register for this training, visit the CAHELP OMS Calendar: https://sbcss.k12oms.org/?gid=52
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD is a neurodevelopmental condition that can cause significant social, communication and behavioral differences for a learner. Often there is nothing about the way a learner looks that tells us they have ASD. This can lead to limited understanding or recognition of the need to support these learning style differences until they present as a challenge in the classroom or on campus. In this training we will identify the characteristics of autism, discuss how thinking, learning and problem-solving may look different for learners with autism, where to locate resources and develop an understanding of the 28 evidence-based practices (EBPs) for autism and how to use them within the general education environment.
Intended Audience
General education teachers, paraprofessionals, campus staff, administrators, service providers, and clinicians.
LCAP Priorities
JENNIFER ROUNTREE PROGRAM SPECIALIST (760) 646-8000 x288 jennifer.rountree@cahelp.org # 03:00 Hours
© School Climate, Pupil Engagement, Pupil Achievement
For more information or to register for this training, visit the CAHELP OMS Calendar: https://sbcss.k12oms.org/?gid=52 PEERS - Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills AUTISM
PEERS is a 16-week program, focused on the development of specific social skills related to making and keeping friends. The program includes both a teen class as well as a weekly class for social coaches. Social coaches are taught weekly what skills the teens are working on and how they can best support the teen practice and implement the specific social skills outside of the weekly classes. Teens participate in the lesson related to specific social skills, followed by opportunities to practice the skills being addressed, and are assigned homework to complete between sessions to practice the new skills. Lessons cover topics such as starting and ending conversations, finding common interests with others, using electronic communication, and having get-togethers. If interested, please complete the PEERS referral to start the process.
Intended Audience
Adolescents with autism and family/social coaches.
LCAP Priorities
JENNIFER ROUNTREE PROGRAM SPECIALIST (760) 646-8000 x288 jennifer.rountree@cahelp.org # 01:30 Hours
© Pupil Engagement, Pupil
Achievement, Parent Involvement
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