Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Preparing Students to Transition to College and Succeed 2018
05 Sep 2018
Webinar
Description
Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Preparing Students to Transition to College and Succeed 2018 is a webinar dedicated to the range of individual characteristics displayed by students on the Autism Spectrum.
Topics
The benefits of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Tips for homeschooling students with ASD
Abilities and deficits of college students on the Autism Spectrum
What happened to Asperger`s Syndrome?
Challenges students face in a variety of self management, academic, and social areas (eg., time management and study schedules, sleeping and healthy eating habits, study skills, interpersonal relationships)
Compare and contrast K-12 vs. post-secondary roles and responsibilities for students and their parents
Behavior management and conduct issues
Description of sensory sensitivities
Strategies to encourage self advocacy and appropriate communication with instructors
Review of helpful campus resources and reasonable accommodations
Approaches to mitigating sensory sensitivities
Tips for supporting students in their social and interpersonal interactions
Stress management techniques and role play exercises for students
Academic, social, and personal campus resources
Who should Attend
Clinical Psychologists and Therapists working with students on the Autism Spectrum
Homeschooling Organizations and Parents
University and College Faculty
Post-secondary program leaders
College Advisors
K-12 Teachers, Guidance Counselors, and Special Education Teachers
Disabilities/Accessibility Services Staff
College Counselors
Retention Specialists, At-Risk Population Specialists
Residence Life Staff
First Year Experience/New Student Orientation Coordinators
Student Life Staff
Tutoring Center Staff
Librarians
Faculty Professional Development Coordinators
Parents and Family Members
Concurrent Enrollment Staff
Career Technical and Vocational Rehab Educators
Parent Associations in K-12 and College
First Generation Advisors
Developmental Education Program Staff
On-line Learning Program Staff
Diversity and Inclusion Program Staff
Special Education Program Staff
Academic Coaches
Past Events
Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Preparing Students to Transition to College and Succeed 2018 - 05 Sep 2018, Webinar (78179)
Important
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Event Categories
Education: Preschool , Primary and Secondary Education, Training
Health & Medicine: Healthcare, Medical technology, Neurology, psychology
