Help Me Reach My Students With Autism Through Professional Development!
I need this course to enhance my treatment strategies for students with autism. I will provide education to teachers so that they can be more effective with their students.
I am an occupational therapist working in Lake County, Florida. I primarily work with children on the autism spectrum, as well as those with developmental delays and fine and visual motor challenges. I serve students in elementary school and pre-kindergarten by adapting the environment, consulting with teachers, educating staff, and providing direct therapy so that they can fully participate in their education. My work is incredibly rewarding and I am honored to be able to see children reach both big and small goals every day!
My Project
This online course will help me professionally in my work with students with autism in Lake County, Florida by enhancing my understanding of learning styles, communication, and behavior with this population. My goal is to then share this knowledge with teachers and staff who work with these students daily to provide understanding of why behaviors may be occurring in the classroom and practical strategies for attaining individual goals. Although I have a great deal of knowledge in this area, this course provides current treatment methods and evidence based practice that will further my work with all students and particularly students on the autism spectrum.
Nearly all students from low‑income households
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