Online Course for Paraprofessionals: Autism Spectrum Disorder for Paraprofessionals: Providing Effective Instruction and Supports

This is a completed event.

Description:

This course is designed to provide paraprofessionals with skills and knowledge needed to support students with an ASD in the school setting. The course will provide an overview of the potential roles and responsibilities the paraprofessional may be asked to deliver. Participants will learn how to carry out their responsibilities while maintaining respect for the students and exhibiting sensitivity to beliefs, values, and cultures. Teaming and communication with professionals and parents will also be highlighted. The course will provide participants with an overview of ASD including primary and secondary characteristics. Information regarding the development and implementation of the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) will be discussed. Participants will gain knowledge of educational modifications, accommodations and educational strategies used to support students with ASD. A focus of the course will be on understanding interfering behaviors which students with ASD may demonstrate and effectively supporting the student to reduce these behaviors and increase positive skills. A new section of the paraprofessional course runs monthly. This course is estimated to require 20 contact hours to complete.

Date(s):


10/5/2015 - 10/30/2015,
11/2/2015 - 11/30/2015

Contact(s):

Andy Grizzard
(804) 827-1434
grizzardaj@vcu.edu
Course Info.
autismcenter@vcu.edu

Tag(s):

Autism Spectrum Disorder Behavior Challenging Behavior Curriculum/Instructional Methods Disability Characteristics Elementary High School Individualized Education Program (IEP) Instructional Strategies Middle School Paraprofessional Parent/Family Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Professional Development Professional Resources