Utilizing Evidence Based Practices for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Using materials from the National Professional Development Center on Autism Spectrum Disorders, this workshop will dig deeper into specific evidence based practices. Participants will engage in activities to develop a deeper understanding of common evidence based practices that are effective at teaching skillful behavior to students with autism and tie together teaching strategies to behavior intervention plans based on functional behavior assessment. The evidence based practices chosen for study on this day will be specific to the needs of the CESA and participants.

Presenter: Daniel Parker: As Autism and Family Engagement Consultant for the WI Department of Public Instruction, Daniel provides autism related professional development across the state of Wisconsin. He has a unique blend of home-based, general and special education teaching, and administrative background at the school, district, and statewide levels with a focus on data, applied behavior analysis, social skills interventions, and the use of technology in teaching. Daniel also works closely with WSPEI and other statewide parent organizations to supports families and educators with efforts to improve family engagement activities and outcomes for students with disabilities.

Target Audience:  General and special education teachers, paraprofessionals, school psychologists, speech/language pathologists, occupational therapists, principals, special education administration, parents

Cost:  No charge for CESA 10 CSPD member districts and parents; $50 for non-member districts