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Register Here!Autism (Accommodations for Childlren with Autism In the General Education Classroom)
Date: Monday, November 23, 2009
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: ESD Yakima Room
Fee:No cost of Cadre Districts/$50.00 for non-members
Clock Hours: 3 hours @ $10.00
Instructor: Sharon Loudon, ESD 105 Autism Education Coordinator
Contact: Sylvia Cervantes (509) 454-5315

 Strategies to support the social, communicative, academic learning of students with autism spectrum disorders.

Additional Information:
This training opportunity will include a brief overview of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) including common characteristics, sensory processing differences, and behaviors of children with ASD. Participants will be exposed to strategies that can be utilized in the general education classroom to help students on the autism spectrum be more successful. These strategies include adaptive supports for reading, math, writing, spelling and test taking. Utilizing visual supports in creating successful transitions and visual cues that prompt better learning and social engagement will also be covered. This workshop will be especially beneficial for general education teachers and specialists.

To find out if your district is in the Autism Cadre for determining fees, please contact our office at 454.5315.

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Note: Refunds are not provided for workshops.
Teacher Professional Skills Addressed: | 4 |
Course Outcomes:1) Participants will identify characteristics of autism.
2) Participants will identify differences between various PDD diagnosis.
3) Participants will identify best practices teaching strategies for children with autism.

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