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Drawing a Blank: Improving Reading Comprehension for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder





Do you have students with autism who demonstrate strong decoding skills but do not understand what they are reading? Join this session to learn practical strategies for improving the reading comprehension of students with autism. Participants will gain valuable information on 1) how the features of autism affect comprehension, 2) explicit skills to be taught, and 3) evidence-based and practical strategies to help readers who struggle with comprehension. The book, Drawing a Blank: Improving Reading Comprehension for Students with ASD, will also be provided. Session and materials costs are partially funded through state or federal grants.

Important Session Information:



This session is limited to 100 participants. Those who register after the session is filled will have the option to be placed on a waiting list.

T-TESS/T-PESS:
Dimension 2.1: Achieving Expectations, Dimension 2.2: Content Knowledge and Expertise, Dimension 2.4: Differentiation, Dimension 3.3: Classroom Culture

Registration for this session has ended
Session ID:
1301850
Credits Available:
(7) Clock Hours
(6) CPE
(5) TSHA
Contact Person:
Cathy Williams
Registration Fee:
$35.00
Instructor(s):
Emily Iland M.A
Audience:
Autism Specialists, Reading Specialists, Special Education Teachers, Speech Language Pathologists, Teachers K-12
Date Time Location
1/30/2018 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Region 4 ESC McKinney Conference Center - MCC 101
7200 Northwest 100 Drive, Houston, 77092
Date:
1/30/2018
Time:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location:
Region 4 ESC McKinney Conference Center - MCC 101
7200 Northwest 100 Drive, Houston, 77092


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7145 West Tidwell Road Houston, Texas 77092-2096
713.462.7708 | PHONE
Region 4 is making improvements to the McKinney Conference Center and will invite guests to experience the difference in August of 2024
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MAIN OFFICE
Region 4 Education Service Center
7145 West Tidwell Road Houston, Texas 77092-2096                                                        
713.462.7708 | PHONE

Region 4 is making improvements to the McKinney Conference Center and will invite guests to experience the difference in August of 2024

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