Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder (COURSE)

Autism Certificate | This program is completed

Capitol Plaza ---- 100 State Street Montpelier, VT 05602 United States

Montpelier Room

Graduate

9/19/2019-12/7/2019

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$1,590.00

This course, designed for educators and interventionists, will engage participants in an in-depth look at: indicators and core deficits of ASD; associated conditions (co-morbidities) and their impact; manifestation of autism characteristics across environments and ages; impact on learning, home, independence, community participation and school outcomes; cultural and historical issues; promoting dignity and respect; and the recognition and fostering of individual strengths. Participants will identify needs within their institutions and/or communities and develop plans for improvement over two to three phases.

The course includes the two workshop days; the remainder of the work is online.

Whitaker, Kathryn

Kathryn is an instructor and presenter for the VT-HEC Autism program. She is an autism consultant for North Country Supervisory Union in Vermont. In her current position, she serves thirteen schools as a consultant and trainer for children with autism spectrum and other neurodevelopmental disorders. She is also the local alternate assessment coordinator and is active in a district assistive technology project. Kathryn has been involved in training Vermont educators in structured teaching with Linda Mulley and Chris Knippenberg and gives regular workshops on autism spectrum disorders, behavior interventions for autism, structured teaching and curriculum for students with autism. Kathryn earned her Master’s Degree in Special Education with an independent autism strand from Johnson State College of Vermont. Kathryn’s completed her B.S. degree in behavioral sciences and special education at Lyndon State College in Vermont. Kathryn also studied at Sonoma State University in California for certifications as learning handicap specialist, emotional disturbance specialist, resource specialist, assistive technology specialist and bilingual (Spanish) cultural linguistic academics certification.