Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders
5-Day Virtual POPARD Course Special Session Open to All (not required to be a BC School Employee) June 9-13, 2025 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 course fee for this session is higher than our other courses because POPARD does not receive funding 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.
INTRODUCTON TO AUSTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS (ASD) COURSE DESCRIPTION
If you’ve met one person with ASD, you’ve met one person with ASD. Autism is a spectrum disorder, meaning it is characterized by a wide range of symptoms and severity. Although there are core characteristics present in all individuals with a diagnosis of ASD, there is much variability across individuals. How do we best support students with ASD given their varying profiles? This course provides a comprehensive overview of ASD, with an emphasis on topics relevant to the school setting. Participants will gain the basic understanding and skills needed to provide quality instruction and supports for students with ASD.
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
Audience: Anyone may register for this course, but they must meet POPARD's Expected English Language Proficency (Grade 12 English)
When June 9 - 13, 2025
Registration for this event has closed. We are not accepting late registrations and there is no waitlist.
Site close date: 8/12/2025 12:59 PM
If you have any questions contact Denise Reid by email at
