Webinar Handouts

December 2024: Making the Most Out of Mealtime

Mealtime challenges are common for those with autism and other developmental disabilities. This session outlines the importance of having a consistent mealtime routine and strategies for making mealtimes a positive experience for everyone involved. During this webinar, participants will learn practical strategies to address common mealtime challenges such as selective eating, overeating, and undereating. 

• English Handouts
• Spanish Handouts

November 2024: Caregiver Collaboration – Building Relationships Between School and Home

In honor of National Family Caregivers Month, we want to highlight the importance of building positive relationships between home and school. Learn strategies for thoughtful, constructive, and responsive engagement with families to establish positive relationships and effectively meet each child and family's unique needs. Educators will learn how to promote learning and development at home, and caregivers will learn tips for effective communication with school staff.

• Handouts
• Caregiver questionnaire in Spanish

October 2024: Teaching Functional Communication

Effective communication is crucial for students with autism of all ages. Students express their wants and needs through various modes of communication, and there are many ways both teachers and caregivers can build skills at home and in the community. Learn how to create opportunities throughout the day for students to practice their verbal and nonverbal communication skills. Discover strategies for responding to communication attempts in ways that enhance motivation and engagement.

• English Handouts 
• Spanish Handouts

September 2024: The Fun Part - Fostering Play and Social Skills

Learn about the essential role of play and social skills in fostering positive peer relationships for children. This webinar is for caregivers, teachers, and anyone who works with children with autism in preschool and elementary age levels. Participants will discover strategies for teaching skills such as sharing, turn-taking, imitation, following play directions, and cooperative play. By leveraging natural play opportunities, attendees can implement techniques like prompting, modeling, and reinforcement to enhance play and social interactions. 

• English Handouts
• Spanish Handouts