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ESPs: Understanding and Supporting Students on the Autism Spectrum

This informational webinar examines one of the most misunderstood of all human conditions: Autism. Have you ever asked, "Why do kids with autism do that?" The simple truth is students with autism have several different behaviors that we, as educators, find difficult to understand because we cannot fully comprehend what it's like in the mind and body of someone on the spectrum.
By: National Education Association
Published: July 28, 2020
This resource originally appeared on NEA.org

At a Glance

This highly informative webinar focuses on identifying the traits and characteristics of autism, development and implementation of proactive strategies to help manage sensory processing issues and meltdowns and the similarities and differences between same aged males and females with autism.

Topics

  • Classroom Management
  • ESP Professional Growth Continuum
  • Special Education

Outcomes

  • Ability to identify the traits and characteristics of autism
  • Develop and implement proactive strategies to help manage sensory processing issues and meltdowns
  • Understand the similarities and differences between same aged males and females with autism.

Details

Audience Role

  • Education Support Professional
  • Paraprofessional

Grade

  • Early Childhood
  • Elementary School
  • High School
  • Middle School

Session Length

90 mins

Session Format

Webinar

This is a previously offered webinar focused on the professional growth of ESPs. It is being made available for viewing by individuals or groups of individuals. Note that certificates of completion are not available for participation in informational webinar recordings.

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