ODIE: Workshops: Workshop Section Details
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Workshop SectionWorkshop SectionCreating the Connections: Developing Effective Social Communication Programming for Students on the Autism Spectrum ~ August 22, 2025 @ 8:30 AM
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DepartmentESU 10 - SPED
Primary ContactDenise Neill
FacilitatorsMikki Bohling, Sarah Haahr
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DescriptionPresenters also include: Central Region Nebraska Autism Network

Social communication instruction is an important part of a comprehensive program for students on the Autism Spectrum. This in-service will provide an overview of social communication; from assessment and direct instruction to generalization for students elementary age through high school. Interventions will be targeted to students with Autism that have reliable communication skills and are in general education for core academics.  


Participants will be able to:
    Connect individualized social-communication instruction to current Tier1 and Tier 2 SEBL interventions
    Compare and contrast direct instruction in social communication vs. indirect learning
    Interpret assessment results to guide program development 
    Understand the basics principles around teaching social communication (teach, practice, reinforce)
    Explore resources that may support programming for skill acquisition
    Identify strategies to educate peers and others about Autism
    Analyze interventions through a neuroaffirming lens

Registration Deadline: August 15, 2025

Register online at https://odie.esu10.org to access an Odie workshop, register or to request an Odie account.
If you have difficulty requesting an account, please contact Denise Neill 308-237-5927.

LocationESU 10 Kearney NE - Conference Room B - North Wing  View Building Map
StatusStatusOpen (Below minimum number of registrations)
9 Registered  
10 Minimum; 100 Maximum; 12 Lunch Count
Section Dates
   
August 22, 20258:30 AM3:30 PM
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AudienceAudience: This training is appropriate for teams working with students elementary through high school and could include resource teachers, SLPs, counselors, school psychologists, general education teachers, parents and administrators.
Registration Fees
  
ESU 10 and tiered-contract other schools$20.00
non-tiered other schools$20.00
public$20.00
LunchLunch will be provided.
College CreditThis section is not available for college credit.
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