Terry Ryan

Speaker Bio:

Terry Ryan, BCBA has worked as a District Behavior Specialist serving students on the autism spectrum for Pinellas County Schools for 8 years and has worked with students with autism for 16 years. Terry has a bachelor's degree in Special Education and a master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis. Terry's experience as an educator, behavior specialist, behavior analyst, and trainer guide her work in supporting educators that work with individuals with autism.

Title:

TEACCH Overview

Description:

The TEACCH Overview is an opportunity to explore the TEACCH philosophy and how it is implemented in the classroom for students on the autism spectrum. The TEACCH method has been used for over 40 years in public school settings. TEACCH uses a structured classroom process that includes work stations, visuals, group and individual learning. The TEACCH philosophy focuses on the individual with autism more than the prescribed practices to teach individuals with autism.

Objectives:

• The TEACCH philosophy
• The major TEACCH concepts
• How the characteristics of autism are considered in program development
• TEACCH educational techniques
• TEACCH curriculum areas
• The dynamic process of Programming