Participants will construct a student program book. Participants will demonstrate an understanding of the speech, language, and communication difficulties people with autism experience and strategies for teaching communication skills. Participants will demonstrate an understanding of the importance of providing structure for children with autism in terms of physical environment, time management, and independent work. Participants will construct a model of a classroom space, and independent work system, and an individual schedule. Participants will observe social skills instruction and demonstrate an understanding of strategies used to promote inclusive programming.
Daily attendance is required.
Absences must be documented. Demonstrate an understanding of systematic instruction techniques through actively participating in workshop projects. Construct a picture communication system. Collaboratively construct a model of a classroom space, independent work system, an individual schedule, program book, and PECS book. Review, reflect, and collaborate on the assessment taping of children with autism.