Supporting Students with ASD
A Series for School Personnel and Parents
ALL WEBINARS ARE OFFERED THROUGH ZOOM. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. EACH PARTICIPANT MUST USE THEIR INDIVIDUAL EMAIL ADDRESS TO REGISTER AND LOG-IN. ZOOM LINKS ARE NOT TO BE SHARED.
April Series
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Seminar I: 9:00am-10:15am
Promoting Cognitive Flexibility in Children with Autism
Learning Objectives:
- Participants will better understand cognitive flexibility and its impact on everyday tasks
- Participants will be able to recognize how cognitive inflexibility can affect students' success
- Participants will learn strategies to teach flexibility to students with autism
CEUs Offered:
1.25 NASP, SW, LMHC, CTLE, and Psychologist contact hours available
Seminar II: 11:00am-12:15pm
Creating the Optimal Classroom for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (same topic as our February series)
Learning Objectives
1. Identify the challenges affecting a student’s academic performance and the reasons behind the need for support
2. Describe evidence-based strategies and supports that facilitate growth in students with ASD
3. List implementation techniques that promote the development of independence in individuals with ASD
CEUs offered:
1.25 contact hours for CTLE only
Seminar III: 1:00pm-2:15pm
Unlocking Engagement: Effective Strategies for Enhancing Attention and Motivation in Students with ASD (same topic as our February series)
Learning Objectives
1. Recall research and theories regarding attention and engagement in autistic students
2. Describe antecedent and reinforcement-based strategies that can be used to increase attention and engagement
3. Explain how to reinforce attention and engagement as well as develop strategies to move students toward greater self-management
CEUs offered:
1.25 contact hours CTLE, NYS LMHC, NASP, NYS Social Workers, NYS Psychologist
1.5 contact hours for BCBA
Registration:
These webinars are offered AT NO COST to participants living in New York State through a grant from the New York State Education Department. The funding is administered by The Research Foundation for SUNY. There is a $15 registration fee for out-of-state registrants.
After you register, you will automatically receive a confirmation email with your zoom link(s).
Continuing Education Available for a $5 Registration Fee (Per Eligible Session):
Each organization/entity uses their own calculation to determine the number of CEUs based on contact hours. As with all continuing education, the attendee should verify CEU requirements by their professional organization and/or state licensure board.
PLEASE NOTE: Partial credit will not be awarded. Participants must attend the entire session to receive credit. Late arrival due to difficulties you may have logging into Zoom may not be used as an excuse for partial attendance. Please attempt to log in a few minutes early to allow for any possible technical issues.
BEHAVIOR ANALYST CERTIFICATION BOARD: The University at Albany/CARD Albany is an authorized continuing education provider for BACB continuing education. Provider number: OP-22-0612
CONTINUING TEACHER AND LEADER EDUCATION: CARD Albany is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s Office of Teaching Initiatives as an approved provider of CTLE for Professional Classroom Teachers, School Leaders and Level III Teaching Assistants.
SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS: CARD Albany is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists to offer continuing education for school psychologists. CARD maintains responsibility for the program.
LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELORS: University at Albany, SUNY, Center for Autism and Related Disabilities is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0194.
NEW YORK STATE SOCIAL WORKERS: Center for Autism and Related Disabilities, SW CPE, is recognized by the New York State Education Department State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed master social workers # 0292.
NEW YORK STATE PSYCHOLOGISTS: Center for Autism and Related Disabilities is recognized by the New York State Education Department State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists in NYS #PSY-0083.
Requests for accommodations may be sent to [email protected] or call 518-442-2574.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellation must be made 24 hours before the start of the conference to receive a refund. Please send cancellation request to [email protected].