Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Preparing Students to Transition to College and Succeed 2018 is a webinar dedicated to the range of individual characteristics displayed by students on the Autism Spectrum.
Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Preparing Students to Transition to College and Succeed 2018 covers topics such as:
- The benefits of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Tips for homeschooling students with ASD
- Abilities and deficits of college students on the Autism Spectrum
- What happened to Asperger`s Syndrome?
- Challenges students face in a variety of self management, academic, and social areas (eg., time management and study schedules, sleeping and healthy eating habits, study skills, interpersonal relationships)
- Compare and contrast K-12 vs. post-secondary roles and responsibilities for students and their parents
- Behavior management and conduct issues
- Description of sensory sensitivities
- Strategies to encourage self advocacy and appropriate communication with instructors
- Review of helpful campus resources and reasonable accommodations
- Approaches to mitigating sensory sensitivities
- Tips for supporting students in their social and interpersonal interactions
- Stress management techniques and role play exercises for students
- Academic, social, and personal campus resources
Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Preparing Students to Transition to College and Succeed 2018 is intended for:
- Clinical Psychologists and Therapists working with students on the Autism Spectrum
- Homeschooling Organizations and Parents
- University and College Faculty
- Post-secondary program leaders
- College Advisors
- K-12 Teachers, Guidance Counselors, and Special Education Teachers
- Disabilities/Accessibility Services Staff
- College Counselors
- Retention Specialists, At-Risk Population Specialists
- Residence Life Staff
- First Year Experience/New Student Orientation Coordinators
- Student Life Staff
- Tutoring Center Staff
- Librarians
- Faculty Professional Development Coordinators
- Parents and Family Members
- Concurrent Enrollment Staff
- Career Technical and Vocational Rehab Educators
- Parent Associations in K-12 and College
- First Generation Advisors
- Developmental Education Program Staff
- On-line Learning Program Staff
- Diversity and Inclusion Program Staff
- Special Education Program Staff
- Academic Coaches
