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Autism IEP Goals

In this training we will review practical goals for your child or young adult with ASD. Of course, academic achievement is important for all our children but as important is social-communication, social-emotional regulation, social skills, sensory processing support and much more…

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All Behavior is Communication

Everything you do, everything I do, and everything your child or students does happens for a reason. All our behaviors are communicating something. Some behaviors may be trying to communicate wanting access to something…

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What is Universal Design for Learning?

In this training, we will review what is Universal Design for Learning (UDL). We will talk about how UDL means designing instruction for and usable by all people to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specially design services.

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Autism 101

This training will provide an overview of Autism including its genesis, the unique characteristics of autism and how each person may be affected, relationship development, and technology. This training is valuable to parents, guardians, teachers, community service providers, etc.

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He's My Brother

He’s My Brother PBS Documentary

‘POV’ Offers A Candid Look At A Sister’s Guardianship of Her Brother With Disabilities In The Moving Documentary, He’s My Brother Christine’s brother Peter experiences his world through touch, smell,

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Autism Society of Washington Monthly Webinar

Despite the gains observed in practice, the field is not without criticism from self-advocates and others who have either received treatment in the past or are associated with one who has. In this presentation, common criticisms of ABA will be discussed and ethical considerations surrounding the development of treatment plans and preferred outcomes will be reviewed.

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Early Birds with Robin: Strategies to Improve Your Child’s Sleep

* This program is for parents of children with ASD and sleep problems, such as bedtime resistance, difficulty falling asleep, not getting enough sleep, and night wakings.
* These workshops will teach parents about the science of sound sleep and share practical strategies for improving children’s sleep problems. Parents will learn from UWAC staff with expertise in addressing sleep problems and have opportunities to connect with and learn from other families with children who are struggling with sleep.

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Spelling to Communicate

Spelling to Communicate: Help for Individuals with Autism who are Nonspeaking or Minimally Speaking   *Free or low-cost sessions available with student practitioner* My name is Lili Story, and I’m

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