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What:  FTCC Faculty/Staff Professional Development offered through UNC TEACCH® Autism Program

Neurodiversity in Higher Education Settings

This training is designed to highlight the primary differences which influence the overall experience of students with autism in higher education settings. Participants will develop and hone their use of strategies and tools to improve the success of students with ASD in and outside of the classroom. The format of the training is a combination of presentation and interactive components (polls and chats if virtual) as well as time for questions.

Objectives:

  • Identify the needs of students with ASD
  • Develop strategies to increase participation, initiation, and active learning
  • Support students to develop and use tools for improved communication and social skills, executive functioning skills, coping, and emotion regulation

When:   Friday, March 31st, 2023, 10:30 a.m. – 12 noon 

Where:   General Classroom Building 108 (GCB 108 – 50 seats)

Registration:  Sign-up Genius

Questions:  Faculty can contact the Center for Faculty Development with any questions!