Focused on understanding the social skills differences of individuals on the autism spectrum, this presentation discusses what success looks like for all students and the impact that soft skills such as social skills can have on that success. This is particularly relevant for staff supporting those students in the general education curriculum who will need additional assistance and support to use their education to lead productive lives after school, but it is appropriate for all ages across the spectrum. An overview of the social differences and difficulty with the hidden curriculum, as well as their connection with challenging behaviors, will lead to a discussion of evidence-based strategies to address these issues and teach new skills. In addition to a discussion of strategies this presentation also addresses ways to make school models work for students with significant social difficulties and how current research in the area informs practice.
This is a LiveStream event, the workshop will be hosted online.
5.5 TSHA CEUs.