Full course description
General Program Information
“Exploring Autism: A Deep Dive” is designed to provide participants with up-to-date information on the neurodevelopmental characteristics of autism. This workshop is appropriate for those who are new to autism, as well as for those with decades of experience. Topics are broken down into the following categories: diagnostic criteria, coexisting medical conditions, social communication, sensory processing, and cognition. Participants will leave this workshop with a deeper understanding of the unique influence of neurodevelopment on each autistic individual. “Exploring Autism: A Deep Dive” celebrates autistic people while discussing the unique characteristics that require a supportive and empathetic environment.
Objectives
Participants will understand the characteristics of an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis and the impact on a person’s thought processes, responses to others, and subsequent actions. Participants will learn how the neurologically based characteristics of autism present across the day. Participants will discuss elopement and strategies to prevent it.
Intended Grade Level:
High (9 - 12), Intermediate (3 - 5), Middle (6 - 8), Pre-School (Pre - K), Primary (K - 2)
Intended Discipline:
Exceptional Children
Intended Audience:
Counselor/School Psychologist, District Personnel, Other Professional, Principal, Teacher
Eligible for EILA:
No
Kentucky Framework for Personnel Evaluation Measures:
Environment, Instruction, Planning, Professionalism
Kentucky Professional Learning Standards:
Data, Implementation, Leadership, Learning Communities, Learning Designs, Outcomes, Resources
Session and Registration Information
Session Type:
Asynchronous
Registration Deadline
03/07/2024
How to Register
Additional Information
Family Support Specialists are always available to help students and families. The Training Department can answer follow up questions and concerns after the trainings for staff who have specific needs.
Provider and Facilitator Information
Provider
The Autism Project
Facilitator
Ariana DeAngelis
Training Manager
Primary Contact
Emily Dwyer
edwyer1@lifespan.org
4017852666
Disclaimer
The Professional Learning Bulletin Board was established in accordance with KRS 156.095 (8). It serves as a resource for educators seeking professional learning opportunities. Providers agree to use the characteristics of professional development as described in 704 KAR 3:035 in the design and implementation of learning to provide quality results for Kentucky's educators that lead to increased effectiveness. Posting information on the bulletin board by the department shall not be viewed as an endorsement of the quality of any specific provider or program.