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Visual and Communication Strategies for Regulating Behavior:
Children on the autism spectrum commonly have difficulty processing auditory information. These children learn more effectively through visual modality. This workshop will demonstrate ways to enhance the child with autism’s ability to communicate, and enhance the understanding of what is expected through the use of various visual systems. Topics that will be covered include: using pictures to communicate, schedules, tab systems and social stories in addition to many others. Participants will come away with an understanding of how to incorporate visual strategies throughout a student’s day.
Characteristics of Autism & Effective Strategies:
This presentation reviews characteristics of autism and the most up to date treatment strategies for people on the autism spectrum. Examples are used across the lifespan to help demonstrate how to help individuals long term and how to tailor programs based on individual needs and differences. Successful treatment strategies are reviewed to teach social and communication skills and work on behavior problems through several case examples. History, causes, co-existing conditions and prevalence statistics of autism are also discussed along with several resources.
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