Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders
5-Day Virtual POPARD Course Special Session Open to All (not required to be a BC School Employee) August 19-23, 2024 8:30am-4:00pm (Pacific Time)
Our Introduction to ASD course is usually only open to employees of BC Public, Independent, and First Nations Schools (K-12). However, this particular session is open to everyone (you are not required to be a BC School employee). The fee to attend this course is higher than our other courses because POPARD does not receive funding to provide summer training, or to train non-school staff.
NOTE: Registrants must meet POPARD's English Language Proficiency, which is Grade 12 English. Details of our language requirements can be found here: https://autismoutreach.ca/training/course-policies-and-terms/ - scroll down to Expected English Language Proficiency.
This course will cover the following:
Theoretical Foundations
Application of Theory to Classroom Practice
Characteristics of ASD
Diagnosis and assessment
Cognitive profiles and ranges of ability
Executive functions
Theory of mind
Sensory difference
Social and communication skills
Challenging behaviour
Effective instructional practices
Behaviour observation
Data collection & analysis
Positive behaviour supports
Environmental/antecedent supports
Teaching approaches including:
direct instruction
differentiating curriculum
scaffolding
cognitive/behaviour interventions
augmentative communication
Participants will gain the basic understanding and skills needed to provide quality instruction and supports for students with ASD.
When August 19 - 23, 2024
Registration for this event has closed. We are not accepting late registrations and there is no waitlist.
If you have any questions contact Denise Reid by email at
