Professional Development
Date:
July 1-31, 2025
Time:
Approximately 1 Hour
Location:
Online via ZOOM
Registration Deadline:
July 31, 2025
Summer Institute: The ABCs of Autism: Supporting Academics, Behavior, and Communication
Training Description
This presentation explores the interconnected pillars of Academics, Behavior, and Communication (ABCs) to support individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Participants will gain insights into common challenges and effective strategies for fostering inclusion, enhancing learning outcomes, and addressing behavioral and communication needs. Practical tools and a continuum of supports and technologies that are free and accessible to all educators, families, and students will be shared.
Training Objectives
Participants will develop a foundational understanding of autism spectrum disorder, including its impact on academics, behavior, and communication and will acquire practical tools, technologies, and strategies to enhance learning, promote positive behavior, and support communication for individuals with autism.Target Audience
Educators, Speech and Language Therapists, Board Certified Behavior Analysts, Mental Health and Behavioral Health Therapists & providers, Other Professionals, Parents.
About the Presenter
Dr. Krystle Merry is a Lecturer at the University of Maine. She is a National Board Certified Teacher Exceptional Needs Specialist, Digital Accessibility Specialist, and educator with over 15 years of inclusive education experience. She has a PhD in Curriculum and Instruction Special Education, Masters in Gifted and Talented, Bachelors in Middle Childhood Education, and Certificates in Autism, Transition, and ESOL.
Contact
FAU CARD
CARD@FAU.EDU
561-213-5751
Regional Trainings are hosted by the Center for Autism and Related Disabilities, through the Partnership for Effective Programs for Students with Autism (PEPSA), a program funded by the State of Florida, Department of Education, K-12 Public Schools, Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services, through federal assistance under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Part B. www.DOEpartnership.org
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