These videos and trainings are geared towards professionals working with individuals with autism. To access videos and resources for parents/caregivers, please click here.
Audience | Speech Language Pathologists Early Intervention Professionals Educators Residential Staff |
Description | This video will cover an overview of what autism is, the core characteristics, and common misconceptions for working with individuals with autism. |
Video Link | https://missouri.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3ERiSVz8QuKXq9U |
Audience | School Psychologists |
Description | IEP Teams are regularly faced with determining special education eligibility and services for students with autism. This video will address the variety of ways in which students with autism can experience adverse educational impact across the autism spectrum, with particular focus on conceptualizing adverse educational impact for students with high functioning autism. |
Video Link | https://missouri.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2awGjG32nCD6PgG |
Tara Wineinger, MSpecEd, EDS, Assistive Technology & RTI Facilitator, Park Hill School District (K-12)
Elisa Parker, MS, CCC-SLP, Assistive Technology Facilitator & Autism Consultant, Park Hill School District (Gerner Family Early Education Center)
Part 1: Getting Started with AAC
Audience | Educators, Early Intervention Professionals, Special Education Professionals, Speech Language Pathologists, Paraprofessionals, Case Managers, Administrators |
Description | In this video, participants will learn how to get started using AAC and how to build a foundation for AAC in their school and community. |
Video Link | https://missouri.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bCQpVPoDZXQ95mR |
Part 2: Considerations for AAC – There’s No Reason to Wait!
Audience | Educators, Early Intervention Professionals, Special Education Professionals, Speech Language Pathologists, Paraprofessionals, Case Managers, Administrators |
Description | In this video, participants will learn how to gather information about a child who needs AAC and what tools to use; learn about the different AAC systems and their features; and strategies for implementing AAC. |
Video Link | https://missouri.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1IkIowAv2JADBwV |
Part 3: AAC Implementation and Troubleshooting
Audience | Educators, Early Intervention Professionals, Special Education Professionals, Speech Language Pathologists, Paraprofessionals, Case Managers, Administrators |
Description | In this video, participants will learn how to do AAC trials across environments and how to collect data; how to implement and promote student success with new AAC; and the importance of training staff and collaboration with service providers. |
Video Link | https://missouri.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2fybdySuOIg27sx |
Part 4: Building Connections – Inspire Don’t Require AAC
Audience | Educators, Early Intervention Professionals, Special Education Professionals, Speech Language Pathologists, Paraprofessionals, Case Managers, Administrators |
Description | In this video, participants will learn how to make connections with their students and inspire them to use AAC across their environments. |
Video Link | https://missouri.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eK7BDJDHwOFEnRP |
Part 5: School Wide AAC Strategies Implemented Across Grade Levels to Support Academic Social Success
Audience | Educators, Early Intervention Professionals, Special Education Professionals, Speech Language Pathologists, Paraprofessionals, Case Managers, Administrators |
Description | In this video, participants will learn how to encourage AAC use across multiple environments; how to utilize AAC for social skills and play; how to utilize AAC for literacy and writing; and learn about resources and tools to increase understanding of AAC and to help ease implementation procedures. |
Video Link | https://missouri.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9Hv3s7jhWQXNyjH |
Audience | School Psychologists |
Description | This video provides information on developing comprehensive evaluations plans to determine eligibility and guide program development across domains of functioning. Special considerations for autism assessments in a variety of evaluation areas are addressed. |
Video Link | https://missouri.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3FbHHmtJq30G4vQ |
Audience | School Psychologists Speech and Language Pathologists Educators |
Description | This video will provide information about nuanced characteristics that may be associated with high functioning autism and/or females with autism. Special considerations for schools when working with females with ASD and/or those with average cognition will also be addressed. |
Video Link | https://missouri.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1XoSCXceQjxGndQ |
Audience | Scout Leaders |
Description | This video will provide information about the characteristics of autism and strategies to support boy scouts with autism. |
Video Link | https://missouri.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cCK1RJ6YWVuUwF7 |
Audience | Bus Drivers Bus Aides |
Description | This video will provide information about the characteristics of autism and strategies to support students on the bus. |
Video Link | https://missouri.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_a8A8GYrfE5KCpc9 |
Audience | Early Intervention Specialists Daycare Providers Early Childcare Providers Special Education Professionals Paraprofessionals Caregivers |
Description | Toilet training children with disabilities is a common challenge for educators and caregivers. This video will highlight strategies and resources for increasing independence with toileting, as well as how to tackle common toileting issues like constipation. |
Video Link | https://missouri.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3b16cYOcFKWA6B8 |