Learning Opportunities

Helping Children on the Autism Spectrum & ADHD Research-backed Strategies

Presented By

Tammy Schamuhn & Tania Johnson

Series Sessions

Date Time
Tuesday, April 07, 2020 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Location

Online Online

THIS SESSION WILL BE OFFERED ONLINE VIA ZOOM!

A.M.

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is known as a challenging, complex, and long-term condition that is becoming increasingly prevalent worldwide.
Often, a diagnosis of autism can come as a shock, and can be an overwhelming experience for all involved. Consequently, this presentation focuses on empowering educators so they can better understand and address the needs, strengths, and difficulties of children on the spectrum.
Specifically, “Helping Children on the Autism Spectrum” will give a fundamental understanding of autism’s diagnosis, characteristics, and triad of impairments, as well as why prevalence is increasing worldwide. This course will also explore evidence-based approaches and practices, and give practical tools and strategies so educators can work collaboratively to respond to the unique needs of children with autism.


OBJECTIVES:
• Understand the diagnosis and characteristics of ASD.
• Understand ASD’s triad of impairments and its behavioral implications.
• Explore evidence-based approaches.
• Develop practical tools and strategies to help children with ASD.
• Foster a collaborative approach when working with children with ASD.

P.M.

“Students with ADHD in the Classroom: Research-backed Strategies for Educators” is a workshop brimming with the latest research on attention based disorders. The course begins with an exploration of the nuts and bolts of ADHD (and children who struggle with attention-related issues): the diagnosis, common misdiagnosis, treatments and alternative treatments.
The focus then shifts to understanding the neurology of ADHD, exploring developmental perspectives, and explaining the controversy that still surrounds ADHD. The second half of the course discusses various classroom strategies geared towards helping children with ADHD thrive. Educators will walk away with a full “tool-box” of tools and resources to use
in the classroom.


Instructional Objectives:
• Exploration of an ADHD diagnosis (and children with attention-based issues), misdiagnosis, traditional treatments and alternative treatments
• Understanding neurological and developmental aspects of ADHD
• Exploring the controversy surrounding ADHD
• Developing strategies and tools to implement into your classroom to help

 

 

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