Hays CISD: Caregiver Training Sessions 2023
| Caregiver Training Session Recordings | Registration |
|---|---|
Session 1: Behavior: Increasing Desired Behaviors at Home and in Your Community (January 12, 2023)To address behaviors perceived as challenging, it’s important for caregivers to understand and effectively use behavioral principles to help children understand expectations and increase desired behaviors. This session identifies commonly-used behavioral terms and provides a variety of tips and suggestions families can use for building positive behaviors at home and in the community. | English |
Session 2: Do With, Not For: Teaching Skills Through Functional Routines (March 2, 2023)Children who are independent and motivated during home routines are better prepared for success in other environments, including at school and in the community. This session describes how to break down routines into small steps and identify ways to support the child during difficult parts of the routine, such as setting up the environment, adding visual supports, and using reinforcement. Additionally, caregivers will learn examples of how to embed skill instruction into daily routines. | English |
Session 3: Thriving in a Social World (April 20, 2023)Children with autism and other developmental disabilities benefit from learning and practicing specific skills in order to thrive in a social world. This training highlights important social and emotional learning (SEL) skills such as controlling impulses, identifying and interpreting emotions, and self-monitoring behaviors during daily routines. In this session, caregivers will learn how to identify skills to practice with their child at home and in the community. | English |