BEST PRACTICES FOR STUDENTS WITH AUTISM

 What’s New in Autism  Review of Terms Least Restrictive Environment Universal Design for Learning Assistive Technology  Tiered Planning Activity  Consultation Time OBJECTIVES:

You will hopefully walk away:  Feeling challenged!  Feeling inspired in your role to work with students with autism.  With a few practical resources.  Advice for specific problems (if needed). TODAY’S REAL OBJECTIVES

 DSM V Update  27 evidence-based practices identified for children and youth with autism spectrum disorders.  Julia on Sesame Street WHAT’S NEW

 First Challenge: Reframe your understanding of LRE. least_restrictive_environment_video LEAST RESTRICTIVE ENVIRONMENT

 Challenge Two: Reframe your approach to lesson planning.  What is UDL What is UDL UNIVERSAL DESIGN FOR LEARNING

 Challenge Three: Reframe your thoughts on AT resources.  free downloads of customized activities, templates, communication visual supports and public domain accessible books  free accessible books in a variety of interfaces  website to create, share or read a digital book ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY

 Challenge Four: Watch this video without feeling at least a spark of emotion ;)  SquirrelsThe Squirrels BRING IT ALL TOGETHER: LRE, UDL, AT

 View Example  Practice in partners  Share with Group ALL GOOD PRESENTERS OFFER A HANDS ON ACTIVITY ……

EXAMPLE

List:  Topic/Content Standard  Task Analysis/Learning Progression  Most Support /Some Support / Least Support YOUR WORK:

 Do you have a current concern/specific case to brainstorm with the group?  Are you in need of a specific resource?  Was something offered today inspiring to your work in the classroom?  What else do you need? GROUP DISCUSSION

Please feel free to any questions or needs!! THANK YOU!