Student engagement is the foundation for learning, participation, and independence. This session explores practical, evidence-based strategies to help students with autism initiate tasks, sustain attention, remain engaged, and successfully participate in classroom learning. Participants will examine common barriers to engagement, including executive functioning challenges, motivation, sensory needs, and task demands, while learning proactive approaches that promote meaningful participation.
This session is designed for general education teachers, special education teachers, paraprofessionals, related service providers, administrators, and other school staff who support students with autism.
This session is free to members of the Special Education Cooperative.
Upon completion of your Connect20 registration for this session, you will receive an automated confirmation message. If you do not receive this message, please first check your spam/junk folder. If you are still unable to locate the message, contact Central Registration at Central.Registration@esc20.net or call 210-370-5671 for assistance during business hours (8:00 am – 4:30 pm).