Concepts are explained and then clinical examples given to help understand how they play out in real-life. Michelle uses humor and a relaxed style to present her information. She has drawn enthusiastic reviews from both parents and professionals who have attended her workshops. A clear handout that reviews all concepts discussed supports the workshops. Michelle Garcia Winner, SLP, has spent much of her 15 year career focused on working with persons who live on the autism spectrum and on educating their families.
Work experience includes public schools, neuro-rehabilitation and private practice.
This is a six-hour workshop geared towards instructional aides and mainstream teachers. It provides general understanding of how to break down social cognition and interactive lessons. Mainstream teachers are encouraged to come in partnership with the instructional assistant working in their classroom. Understanding the different level of services provided through special education professionals in the schools How to read an IEP and help the student towards meeting his goals. How to take data that will help the team measure learning.