Early Identification and Supports for

Young Children with Autism

The autism spectrum is neurologically-based and affects cognition, sensory processing, communication, social and emotional development, learning, and behavior. Research has shown that intervening early can improve outcomes and enhance a child’s development and future success. This course will help educators expand their knowledge in the stages of development and importance of routine screenings. Incorporating the tools from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and MA Act Early, as well as drawing on AANE’s vast experience working with and supporting families of children on the autism spectrum and training educators, the course will teach attendees interventions and methods for supporting young children with autism, the importance of early monitoring, screening and intervention, and how educators can support families of children with autism.

I n this 2020 Professional Development Institute , participants will expand their knowledge of the stages of development and the importance of routine screenings, interventions, and methods for supporting young children with autism; and how educators can support their families and connect with community supports. We will also cover the unique characteristics of autism as related to communication, social/emotional development, behavior, sensory processing, cognition, and learning. 

This institute is funded by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and is offered at no charge to educators .

Audience 

This program is for all early childhood and pre-k special and general educators, including early childhood educators, early childhood directors, early childhood paraprofessional, early childhood related service providers, early childhood professionals and related service providers working in the state of Massachusetts.

Dates and Locations

There will be two sessions of this program: one that will meet in Worcester and one that will meet in Boston. Please select the session that works best for face-to-face attendance. The modules of the program will be online with self paced instruction, and there will also be two, live, face-to-face meetings. This course begins January 2, 2020.

Worcester face-to-face dates : January 9 & March 16, 2020 from 9:00am-4:00pm

Boston face-to-face dates : January 22 & March 23, 2020 from 9:00am-4:00pm

SPACE IS LIMITED! PLEASE SUBMIT THIS APPLICATION ONLY IF YOU CAN COMMIT TO ALL DAYS OF THE INSTITUTE, INCLUDING ALL FOLLOW-UP DATES.

SPECIAL NOTE: In order to attend this institute and receive the 3 graduate credits or 67.5 PDPs, participants must attend all dates and follow-up sessions of the Institute, complete a pre-test, a post-test, and a survey of the Institute content, and complete all Institute projects and assignments. Graduate credits are from Fitchburg State University at a fee of $295. No partial credits will be given.

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