2-Day Virtual POPARD Super Workshop
Dec 3rd & 4th, 2020 9:00am-3:00pm

Functional Skills

Research has shown that individuals with autism may have challenges that affect one’s ability to enjoy a quality of life at a similar level of peers of the same age and stage of life. Quality of life is not static and can be enhanced in a dynamic way by discovering and experiencing new opportunities and possibilities. Context specific and individualized support strategies can be used to empower individuals with autism to actualize their potential and gain functional skills to increase independence, self-determination, interpersonal relationships, community involvement and physical and emotional well-being. This 2-day interactive workshop will include strategies to identify, teach, guide and assess functional skills for individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities. By the end of the workshop, participants will have practical knowledge and tools to implement functional skills lessons in the home, school, and community settings.

Objectives:
  • Discuss the benefits and challenges of teaching functional skills
  • Understand the domains of functional skills across the lifespan
  • Recognize the importance of collaboration and a person-centered planning approach
  • Understand the role of Executive Functioning in learning functional skills
  • Discuss strategies for increasing motivation, independence, and self-determination
  • Understand the implications for teaching functional skills in different settings
  • Plan for generalization strategies and incorporate teaching in community, domestic and vocational settings
  • Explore different teaching methods for teaching functional skills
  • Identify adaptations and strategies for supporting functional skills
  • Practice designing lessons and teaching skills in natural settings
  • Create support strategies and practical tools for teaching functional skills
  • Explore and practice data collection and assessment tools
Audience: This training is directed toward employees of BC school districts and independent schools. This includes teachers, paraprofessionals, and other educational staff supporting students with ASD at any grade level (K-12) in developing their social, academic, and adaptive skills.


When
December 3 - 4, 2020


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