2025 Conference Archive
Reaching Students on the Autism Spectrum... AND the Grown-Ups Who Come with Them
Brief Program Description
Successful programming for individuals on the autism spectrum depends on collaboration between professionals and parents. So, why are these partnerships so prickly? This dynamic session provides practical information and strategies for working with children on the spectrum and explores intersectional factors that influence families’ perspectives and complicate professional relationships. With mutual understanding and respect, we can build powerful partnerships that optimize outcomes for the children we share.
Reaching Students on the Autism Spectrum... AND the Grown-Ups Who Come with Them
Successful programming for individuals on the autism spectrum depends on collaboration between professionals and parents. So, why are these partnerships so prickly? This dynamic session provides practical information and strategies for working with children on the spectrum and explores intersectional factors that influence families’ perspectives and complicate professional relationships. With mutual understanding and respect, we can build powerful partnerships that optimize outcomes for the children we share.
