Behavioral Strategies to Support Students with ASD During Remote Learning

Register today for the live virtual training “Behavioral Strategies to Support Students with ASD During Remote Learning,” presented by Ebony Holliday, PhD, NCSP. Educators, clinicians, researchers, and other healthcare professionals working in the autism spectrum disorder (ASD) field will gain valuable knowledge and increase their understanding of ASD. Professionals will have the opportunity to earn continuing education units (CEUs) for a small fee.

Family members and community members of children and adolescents with ASD are also welcome to register.

Training Description:

The impact of COVID-19 on students and school systems has been significant. During this unprecedented time in education, students with disabilities may be disproportionately affected by the widespread disruptions to their schooling. The transition from in-person learning to remote and hybrid learning can be especially difficult for children with ASD who seek consistency and structure, and who may struggle with the departure from familiar educational routines. This presentation will outline common challenges experienced by children with ASD during remote learning, particularly related to engagement in educational sessions and the occurrence of low-intensity maladaptive behaviors. Participants will increase their knowledge of evidence-based strategies to prevent and decrease challenging behaviors and learn tips for establishing and supporting effective remote learning environments. The importance of effective collaboration between educators and families during remote and hybrid learning will be highlighted throughout the presentation.

Objectives:

1. Participants will identify common challenges that may impact the educational progress of students with ASD who are participating in remote or hybrid learning.
2. Participants will increase their knowledge of evidence-based practices that support the behavioral functioning of students with ASD during remote or hybrid learning experiences.
3. Participants will understand the role of educator and caregiver collaboration in supporting students with ASD during remote/hybrid learning.

About the Speaker:

Ebony Holliday, PhD, NCSP, is a research scientist at Kennedy Krieger Institute’s Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD). Dr. Holliday received her doctoral training in school psychology and completed her clinical internship in behavioral psychology at Kennedy Krieger Institute/Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Her postdoctoral fellowship was at the Christian Sarkine Autism Treatment Center within Riley Children’s Hospital/Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. Holliday has worked in public, nonpublic, and private school systems providing assessment and intervention services to students with disabilities. Further, Dr. Holliday has engaged in training and coaching of caregivers, teachers, and other professionals in the implementation of evidence-based practices to support the behavioral functioning of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Additional areas of clinical and research interest include the assessment of high and low-risk infants and toddlers for ASD and robot-mediated interventions for children with ASD.

Questions?

Visit us online at www.KennedyKrieger.org/CARD or contact Hanah Tanenholtz at [email protected].

Kennedy Krieger Institute’s Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) does not take responsibility for information shared in this public event. Please keep all questions general and do not disclose personal health information (PHI).