- Social Skills for Learners with ASD Part 2: Peer-Mediated Social Skills
What peer-mediated social skills are, programs to teach peer-mediated social skills, from the early years through the school years, review of a brand-new site for resources and training and classroom-based assessment of social skills.
Preseted by Carmen Hall, PhD, BCBA-D and Kimberly Maich, PhD, OCT, BCBA-D - Social Skills for Learners with ASD Part 1: Understanding and Assessing Social Skills in the School Context
What social skills are—and are not, common difficulties with social skills, skill deficits versus performance deficits and classroom-based assessment of social skills.
Preseted by Carmen Hall, PhD, BCBA-D and Kimberly Maich, PhD, OCT, BCBA-D - Understanding and Incorporating Token Economies in the Classroom and School
In order for a token economy to be effective, it is important to understand how to plan, organize, and implement the system correctly.
Preseted by Susan Maxwell and Amy Kang - AAC — How Do We Teach It?
The second in a 2-part series focused on supporting communication skills in learners with ASD and diverse needs.
Preseted by Marie Stirling, MScA, MEd, R-SLP(C) - Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) - Part One
This webinar is the first in a 2-part series focused on supporting communication skills in learners with ASD and diverse needs.
Preseted by Marie Stirling, MScA, MEd, R-SLP(C) - Bilingualism and students with ASD: A world with possibilities
An overview of bilingual development in children with ASD. The presenters also discuss available evidence as to the influence of bilingualism on the cognitive abilities and academic achievements of children with ASD.
Preseted by Dr. Tamara Sorenson Duncan, Dr. Isabel Smith, Dr. Elizabeth Kay-Raining Bird - Meditation, Mindfulness, and Behaviour
This webinar discusses what we know about stress and the effects of stress on the body and on our behaviour.
Preseted by Gianna Biscontini, M.A., Ed.H.D., BCBA - Sexuality Education for Persons with ASD and Intellectual Disabilities (Part Two)
Preseted by Annamarie Talbot, M. Ed., CCC - Sexuality Education for Persons with ASD and Intellectual Disabilities (Part One)
Preseted by Annamarie Talbot, M. Ed., CCC - Selection of Function-Based Interventions for Negatively Reinforced Problem Behaviour
An overview of a number of different intervention options to address behaviours that are sensitive to escape, but choosing the intervention that is most likely to be effective is each unique situation may not be an easy task.
Preseted by Dr. Linda LeBlanc - Effective Sexuality Education for Learners with ASD and Diverse Needs
In this webinar, Dr. Travers describes the topics that fall within the category of sexuality education, including puberty, healthy relationships, and hygiene, among others.
Preseted by Dr. Jason Travers - Unstuck & On Target!
A school-based executive function curriculum designed to help learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and diverse needs develop the skills needed to increase flexibility, cope with feelings, and set and attain goals.
Preseted by Dr. Lauren Kenworthy - From Theory to Practice: Rehearsal Strategies for Anxious Students
A variety of strategies for learners with ASD and diverse needs, such as Social Stories, scripts, and cognitive picture rehearsal are available to facilitate this type of rehearsal, but figuring out which strategy is best for your learner and for the situation may not be an easy task.
Preseted by Marlene Breitenbach, M.S.Ed., BCBA - When Problem Behaviour is Nobody's Fault: The Truth about Automatically Reinforced Behaviour
It is not uncommon for some learners with ASD to present with problem behaviours at home, at school, or in the community. This webinar highlighted recent research in this area and share some practical strategies for addressing behaviour that produces its own source of reinforcement.
Preseted by Dr. Timothy Vollmer, PhD, BCBA-D - “I hate writing!” - The Nitty Gritty Writing Assessment
Learning to write is a complex skill including aspects of motor, cognitive and language development. The process described in this webinar will suggest a starting point for practical, informal assessment and highlight key considerations that may guide instruction.
Preseted by Marlene Breitenbach - The Science of Making Friends for Teens and Adults with Autism: The UCLA PEERS Program
An empirically supported social skills intervention aimed at the development and maintenance of meaningful relationships for people on the spectrum.
Preseted by Dr. Elizabeth Laugeson