1. BEST PRACTICES FOR STUDENTS WITH AUTISM

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

3. 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

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

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

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

7.  Challenge Three: Reframe your thoughts on AT resources.  http://www.setbc.org/student-resources/ free downloads of customized activities, templates, communication visual supports and public domain accessible books http://www.setbc.org/student-resources/  http://tarheelreader.org/ free accessible books in a variety of interfaces http://tarheelreader.org/  http://bookbuilder.cast.org/ website to create, share or read a digital book http://bookbuilder.cast.org/ ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY

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

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

10. EXAMPLE

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

15.  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

16. Please feel free to email any questions or needs!! ke_agilmore@kentschool.net THANK YOU!