• Antecedent-Based Intervention
    This intervention can be used to decrease an identified interfering behavior and increase engagement by modifying the environment. Participants will be able to: identify skills to be taught identify steps for implementation locate resources
    Type: Learning Opportunity
  • Visual Supports
    One of the most powerful tools in your toolbox, learn how visual supports can help to increase independence and support your students with ASD. Visual supports are any tool presented visually that supports an individual as he or she moves through the day. Participants will be able to: define visual supports identify skills to be taught using visual supports identify the steps for implementing…
    Type: Learning Opportunity
  • Video Modeling
    Learn how video modeling, a video recording of a visual model of the target behavior or skill, can assist learners in acquisition of or engaging in that desired behavior or skill. Participants will be able to: define video modeling identify skills to be taught using video modeling identify the steps for implementing video modeling locate resources
    Type: Learning Opportunity
  • Self-Management
    Self-management interventions help learners with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) learn to independently regulate their own behaviors and act appropriately in a variety of home, school, and community-based situations. Learn how these interventions teach students with autism to discriminate between appropriate and inappropriate behaviors, how to properly monitor and record their won behaviors, and…
    Type: Learning Opportunity
  • Necesidades de los padres para la planeación de la transición
    Ellen y Steve Kester comparten su experiencia personal como padres de un joven con autismo. Esta parte de su entrevista se centra en los recursos que les han resultado ventajosos mientras recorren la vida junto con su hijo.
    Type: Resource General
  • Setting Goals
    Ellen and Steve Kester talk about preparing their son for his future.
    Type: Resource General
  • Universal Design for Learning and Grading for Students with Complex Access Needs
    In this video, Cheryl Jorgensen, an expert on inclusion for students with the most complex access needs, addresses concern over grading when using UDL. This video aligns with the Rubric of Effective Practices from TX CAN Indicator II: Effective Teams.
    Type: Resource General
  • Social Skills
    Ellen and Steve Kester talk about supporting social relationships with their son.
    Type: Resource General
  • Encouraging Independence
    Ellen and Steve Kester sharing how they support independence for their son with autism.
    Type: Resource General
  • Parental Needs for Transition Planning
    Ellen and Steve Kester talk about the importance of building a network and thinking ahead.
    Type: Resource General