Book Study, The Autism Discussion Page - On Stress, Anxiety, Shutdowns and Meltdowns
Book Study, The Autism Discussion Page - On Stress, Anxiety, Shutdowns and Meltdowns
Book Study, The Autism Discussion Page
Administered by ESD 112
Presenters
- Craig Homnick
Description
This is the go-to book study for information on autism. It focuses on many of the specific questions that teachers and parents have about children on the spectrum, including neurological and processing differences, understanding brain drain, anxiety and stress, shutdowns and meltdowns, sensory overload, and most importantly, how to support children with autism. The author has more than 35 years experience in the field of developmental disabilities with autism spectrum disorders. You will come away with a solid understanding of characteristics of children on the spectrum and will have a tool of strategies to support those kids.
This course is ongoing and renews annually. You will have one year from the date of your registration to complete this course.
Event Notes
You will need to register for this course through Teacher Study via the external link provided. You will pay the course fee to them. The clock hours for this event are sponsored by ESD 112. When you complete the course, you will receive instructions for claiming your clock hours in pdEnroller. You will need to upload your certificate of completion when you claim the clock hours. The fee for this course is $175. The clock hour fee is an additional $90.
Agenda
1) Purchase and read THE AUTISM DISCUSSION PAGE ON STRESS, ANXIETY, SHUTDOWNS AND MELTDOWNS - Proactive Strategies for Minimizing Sensory, Social and Emotional Overload,
By Bill Nason.
You can find this book at amazon.com or your favorite bookstore.
2) Write complete answers to all of the questions on the Book Study Handout. Type answers directly into the document. The handout is provided to you after registration is completed.
3) Take a look at pages 91-93 of the text where the author details 9 different ways we can help the autistic brain relax and feel more secure. Identify a student (with sensory needs) with whom you have worked in the past, are currently working with, or whom you anticipate working with in the future (no names, please). Write a 2-3 page paper where you discuss which 2-3 ideas you chose (out of the 9 possible ideas) and how you believe they will help the student be more successful Be sure to include what the sensory challenges are for the student, how you will adapt the environment to meet their needs, what tools you will provide the student for filtering the stimulation and which coping strategies you will teach.
The paper should be 2-3 pages, 10-12 pt font double-spaced.
Dates
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Book Study, The Autism Discussion Page
Mon, August 5 2024 - Tue, August 5 202512:00 AM - 12:00 AMhttps://www.teacherstudy.org/courses/
Course fee is $175.00 You will register for the course and pay via the Teacher Study website using the link above.
Professional Hours
Clock Hour Number: VAM1687| 30.00 | Clock Hours | $90.00 |
| 30.00 | Educational Leadership | |
| 30.00 | Special Education |