Supporting Students with Autism: Foundations, Behavior, and Effective Classroom Practices

Description

Supporting students with autism requires an understanding of how individual strengths, needs, communication styles, and learning differences influence success in the classroom. Looking for practical strategies to create supportive learning environments while effectively responding to student behavior? In this course, Dr. Danielle Abbott helps educators build a foundational understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and the factors that impact learning, communication, and behavior. Participants will explore common co-occurring needs, evidence-based behavior supports, reinforcement systems, visual supports, schedules, and task analysis strategies that promote independence and engagement. By the end of this course, educators will walk away with practical tools and classroom-ready strategies to create structured, supportive environments that help students with autism thrive.This is course one of six in the series titled "Supporting Students with Autism: Building Independence, Engagement and Success."

Objectives

1. Identify characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder and common co-occurring needs.Explain how autism may affect communication, learning, behavior, and classroom participation.Implement reinforcement systems, schedules, and task analysis strategies to support students.Examine student needs and behaviors to identify appropriate supports and interventions.Assess the effectiveness of classroom supports in promoting engagement and independence.Develop a structured support plan that addresses learning and behavioral needs.

Key Take Aways

• Develop a foundational understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder and how it impacts learning and behavior.Explore common co-occurring needs that may affect student success in the classroom.Learn evidence-based strategies for supporting behavior and increasing student engagement.Discover practical tools such as reinforcement systems, schedules, and task analysis to promote independence and success.