Teaching autistic students requires a deep understanding of their unique experiences, especially in regulation, sensory processing, and emotional well-being. This course equips educators with the knowledge and tools to support autistic students in maintaining regulation, preventing elopement, overcoming work refusal, and navigating aggression. By exploring the underlying factors behind these challenging behaviors, teachers will gain practical strategies to foster a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment.
Developed with an interdisciplinary lens, the course draws on insights from experts in Occupational Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology, Behavior Analysis, and Social Work. These diverse perspectives ensure strategies are evidence-based and reflect a holistic understanding of dysregulation in students with autism. Participants will learn to recognize early signs of dysregulation, adapt teaching methods, and create structured, predictable environments that promote student success.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Define and explain dysregulation in autistic students, including its impact on behavior, learning, and social interactions.
- Identify key factors contributing to elopement, work refusal, and aggression, and recognize early signs of dysregulation.
- Implement proactive strategies to support student regulation, communication, and emotional well-being in the classroom.
- Apply appropriate response strategies to manage escalations while prioritizing student and staff safety.
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