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Positive Behavior Support in Schools

Discussion and Question Period

By Preetinder Narang, MEd, BCBA with Nathan Ngieng, Tina Gunn, MEd, BCBA, Victoria Knight, PhD, Ainsley Boudreau, PhD, R.Psych.

This ACT - Autism Community Training video features a panel discussion of Positive Behavior Support in schools. Panel participants include: *Nathan Ngieng, Director of Instruct...

Classifications: Education,  ABA (Applied Behaviour Analysis)

Life On The Spectrum - The Autism Family Podcast

By Life On The Spectrum Podcast

A podcast created for families living with Autism. Hosted by broadcaster and special education assistant Katie Bennison, who has a teenage daughter on the spectrum. Featuring the v...

Classifications: Family Life,  Education

Autism Demystification® Online Course Manual

Friend 2 Friend Autism Demystification® Model

By Heather McCracken

The Autism Demystification® Online Course provides participants with the knowledge, tools and techniques to implement the Friend 2 Friend Autism Demystification® Puppet Program c...

Classifications: Education

360 Thinking

An Executive Function Model and Program

By Katz, Mark

This online article describes the 360 Thinking model, which aims to promote children's executive functioning skills. The article emphasizes how this model encourages children to c...

Classifications: Related Conditions,  Education

Youth with Autism Gain, Keep Jobs after Employer-Based Skills Program, VCU Research Finds

By McNeil, Brian

This online article discusses how employment programs delivered in high school can promote better employment outcomes for people on the autism spectrum as they enter adulthood. It...

Classifications: Employment,  Education

Being a Professional in the Autism Field

What The Most Important Tools Are

By Gerland, Gunilla

This online video discusses some of the tools which professionals use in the autism field. The presenter notes that professionals do not always apply their theoretical knowledge i...

Classifications: Autism Spectrum Disorders,  Education

Work Experience

By Bezo, Jacquie

This online video presents an example of how a student who completes work experience in school and in the community. It discusses how visual supports, rewards, and other strategie...

Classifications: Education,  Employment

Bullying Guide for Parents

By National Autistic Society (NAS)

This online article discusses how children on the autism spectrum are at an elevated risk of being bullied, and it discusses how parents can notice and address bullying. Founded...

Classifications: Safety,  Education

Anxiety at School

Children and Teenagers with Autism Spectrum Disorder

By Raising Children Network

This online article discusses how parents can work with schools to address anxiety in their children on the autism spectrum. Raising Children Network is an information resource ...

Classifications: Mental Health,  Education

Avoiding Over-use of Paraeducator Support for Individual Students

By Stetson, Frances

This online article discusses some of the problems which can arise if students receive excessive support from para-educators, or education assistants. It suggests that para-educat...

Classifications: Education