Introduction to Autism

This workshop requires some prior knowledge.  Project ACCESS recommends that you complete the following workshop (s) before you enroll in this workshop: Autism 101

Introduction to the Education of Students with Autism (1-day overview*)
 

This one day training is designed to give educators an overview of autism as an educational disorder. It is not intended to give you everything you ever wanted to know about autism or how to deal with everything you will ever face as you seek to serve them in your schools.  It is an introduction to the Missouri eligibility criteria and the characteristics of autism and a look at some of the best practices that can be used when working with students with autism in the schools.

*If you are interested in more than basics, reference our two day Introduction to the Education of Students with Autism workshop.  

Learning outcomes include:

  • Participants will learn basic characteristics of autism and the criteria used in Missouri to determine eligibility for special education and related services as a student with autism.
  • Participants will learn basic principles of educating students with autism and some evidence-based and practice-based interventions for working with students with autism. 
Workshop information
  • Duration: one-day workshop
  • Mode: online or face-to-face
  • Prerequisite: none
  • Target Audience: any educator or school staff member working with students with autism, parents and administrators.

Introduction to the Education of Students with Autism

This two day training is designed to give educators an overview of autism as an educational disorder. Essential methods for assessing behaviors are taught and basic programming strategies are introduced. Topics include: definition of autism and Missouri's educational eligibility criteria for special education and related services; descriptions of sensory issues and related tools for the classroom, communication issues, social and relatedness issues; assessing behaviors for their messages; the social stories teaching strategy; structuring and scheduling in the classroom; and essential features of effective programming for students with autism.

Learning outcomes include:

  • Understand definition of autism and Missouri's educational eligibility criteria
  • Classroom structure and scheduling
  • Communication and social skills deficits
  • Sensory needs and related tools
  • Assessing behaviors for messages
  • Effective program planning
Workshop information
  • Duration: two day workshop or online
  • Mode: face-to-face or online
  • Prerequisite: none
  • Target Audience: any educator or school staff member working with students with autism, parents and administrators.