Increasingly, students with ASD are being included in general education classrooms and classroom teachers and support personnel would benefit from additional information and support for this population. This workshop focuses on how to help individuals with ASD be successful in general education classrooms.

• Participants will learn how to use students' interests as motivators and reinforcers for participation and work completion.
  • How to identify preferences that can be used as potential reinforcers and motivators
  • How to build an environment rich in natural reinforcers
  • How to schedule reinforcers to enhance learning 
• Participants will learn strategies for effective communication.
• Participants will learn tips for modifying the environment and classroom materials to increase the likelihood of success
  • Using routines effectively
  • Using visual supports to increase independence
• Participants will learn how to modify academic material while still meeting learning objectives
• Participants will learn how to design and implement appropriate and effective accommodations