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9515 Secondary Students with ASD: Practical and Comprehensive Approaches to Generating Positive Outcomes through Evidence-Based Practices


Thursday, July 13, 2017: 3:45 PM-5:00 PM
Room: 103A (Wisconsin Center )
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This session will discuss practical solutions for teaching secondary students the critical skills necessary for success in school and beyond. Learn how districts are building capacity to provide appropriate educations to all students while transitioning them into post-secondary life. The needs of students in both inclusive/self-contained environments will be discussed.
This session will discuss a practical solution for teaching secondary students the critical skills necessary for success in school and beyond. Learn how school districts across the country are building capacity to provide an appropriate education to students of all ages, while preparing their students for transition into post-secondary life. See examples of effective, evidence-based strategies and research-based tools to assist instructors to conduct assessment, instruction, data collection and progress monitoring. The needs of students in both inclusive and self-contained environments will be discussed.

At the end of the session, participants will be able to:

i. Describe a comprehensive program for secondary students with ASD

ii. Describe a practical solution for organizations to increase their capacity to implement evidence-based practices with secondary students with ASD.

iii. Identify critical routines needed for secondary students to be independent.

iv. Describe best practices when working with secondary students with ASD including:

  1. Implementing task analysis and identifying the steps of daily routines.
  2. Identifying specific cues and prompts for consistency of collecting data on student independence.

Learning Objectives:

  • Describe a practical solution for organizations to increase their capacity to implement evidence-based practices with secondary students with ASD.
  • Identify critical routines needed for secondary students to be independent.
  • Describe best practices when working with secondary students with ASD including: 1. Implementing task analysis and identifying the steps of daily routines. 2. Identifying specific cues and prompts for consistency of collecting data on student independence.

Track: Life Stage 2 - School Age

Content Area: Academic Success

Presenter:

Julie St. John, Ed.S.
STAR Autism Support

Julie completed her Education Specialist degree in School Psychology at the University of Iowa in May, 2015, and has been working with students with autism and developmental disabilities for six years. Julie is always looking for ways to continue learning and is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in School Psychology.

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