Autism

This course describes Autism and Asperger's Disorder to include characteristics of these disorders, associated learning styles, communication weaknesses, and various intervention strategies. The course helps the learner make sense out of why individuals with Autism spectrum disorders behave the way they do, and what you can do to enhance more appropriate behavior. This course also lists resources for educators, related service personnel, and parents who want more help or information on Autism and Asperger's Disorder.

This webinar will introduce participants to a different perspective regarding autism. We will explore the connections between motor challenges and social-emotional development. Additionally, we will review emerging views that consider the symptoms of sensory and movement differences and how support for children and youth with autism may shift with this view.

This webinar is focused on what it is like for our guest presenter, Stephen Hinkle, to grow up with autism. He'll explain the various academic and social challenges he faced and had to overcome throughout childhood to this day.

This webinar is focused on what it is like for our guest presenter, Stephen Hinkle, to grow up with autism. He'll explain the various academic and social challenges he faced and had to overcome throughout childhood to this day. Please note that in order to receive a certificate, you will need to watch and view the resources, engage with the materials (click), pass the quiz, and complete the survey.

At KIT, we are always asked how to support children's behavior. Since every child and situation is different, there isn't one simple answer. Join KIT staff as we discuss the lessons we've learned about how to support behavior. In this session, we'll discuss applying one behavior support strategy to meet many needs.

Please note that in order to receive a certificate, you will need to watch and view the resources, engage with the materials (click), pass the quiz, and complete the survey.

Children with ASD struggle to connect their words to the things their body experiences. Teaching children how to recognize then communicate how they physically feel will improve how they interact with others. This webinar will introduce a concept that illustrates what is happening internally and how to express them externally. Please note, this webinar will focus on preschool children.

Imagine the day has been interrupted by a shift in the schedule. How would you handle it? And how might a teen with ASD handle it? Unexpected situations can be a trigger for a youth with ASD. This webinar will introduce a concept that will increase the teen’s capacity to handle more thereby improving their ability to be more flexible.

Please note, this webinar will focus on middle and high school youth.

Have you ever felt like you knew how to do something, but couldn't accomplish it the way you’d hoped? This is something that children with ASD experience whether dealing with a task or an emotion. If they could verbally express it, they might say, “I want to, but I don’t know how.” This webinar will introduce skill building supports to help children learn how to function independently.

Please note, this webinar will focus on school-age youth.

According to the CDC, an estimated 1 in 36 children in the United States have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Knowing how to support children and youth with ASD in an inclusive environment will help you create a program where everyone feels a sense of belonging. This series is a collection of webinars that will give you information about what ASD is, the diverse needs of children and youth with ASD, and strategies to support those needs.