April 8, 2021 | 11:00 AM CST | 60 minutes

Children with autism spectrum disorders frequently experience significant behavioral problems due to their anxiety and stress levels and transition-related difficulties. The pandemic and its impact on how the student received instruction – in-person or virtually or a hybrid model – could have further aggravated the situation. This session will present proactive intervention techniques and carefully crafted and personalized support tools and tips to create a supportive learning environment for students with ASD. Participants will gain knowledge and skills in decreasing the challenging behaviors and meltdowns through implementing:

• Environmental Interventions and Supports

• Instructional Interventions and Supports

• Calming Supports

Cost: Free

Presenter: Padmaja Sarathy, MA, Author and Educational Consultant

Level: Beginner