Plano ISD: Parent Training Sessions 2023-2024

Communication: Caregiver Supports for Teaching Expressive Language (September 12, 2023)

How does autism impact learning and behavior? This session presents the importance of using evidence-based practices to support the learning needs of children with autism and other related disabilities. Caregivers will learn which strategies have been proven to be effective and how they can collaborate with educators to support their child at home and at school.

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Session 2 - Do With, Not For: Teaching Skills Through Functional Routines (Coming Soon)

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.

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Session 3 - Thriving in a Social World (April 16, 2024)

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.

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Session 4 - Behavior: Increasing Desired Behaviors at Home and in Your Community

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.