9 am – 1:45 pm • $65 Registration Fee includes CE costs and lunch
Providing Appropriate Physical Education to Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Presenters:
Kristi S. Menear, Doctor of Philosophy, Associate Professor, University of Alabama at Birmingham
and Shannon Smith, Bachelor of Science, Physical Activity Coordinator, Glenwood, Inc.
Program Description
The in-service will review requirements for physical education as mandated through the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Common needs of children
on the autism spectrum will be described. Strategies for meeting those needs during physical education will be provided.
Purpose and Audience
The target audiences are: supervisors, mental health professionals, physical education teachers, special education teachers, any professional that has
contact with individuals with autism spectrum disorders.
Learning Objectives
1) Participants will be able to list requirements for physical education as mandated through the Federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
2) Describe common needs of children on the autism spectrum.
3) Offer strategies for meeting the needs of children with autism spectrum disorders during physical education services provided in the student’s least restrictive environment.
CEs 4.0 contact hours per participant are available for social workers, counselors, and psychologists. 4.5 CEs are available for nurses - must have license number available at registration. Participants must attend the entire workshop to receive the approved number of CE credits. Partial credits will not be allowed.
Please contact Shanda Daniel, workshop coordinator, for registration, cancellation, questions or special accommodations at (205)795-3299or sdaniel@glenwood.orgThis e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
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