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Autism and the Brain: Neurological Factors that Affect Behavior and Learning (p.m.)




This class is part of the Early Learning Week 2018.  All sessions will pertain to early learning educators:  Head Start, Pre-Kindergarten, Early Childhood, Early Elementary (up to 3rd grade).

Important Session Information:


Participants in this session will gain information on neurological factors that affect the behavior and learning of children with autism and will include such topics as stress and the brain, biological factors of the brain, neurological factors related to attention and emotion and the effect on behavior and learning. Current and upcoming research and findings on the possible brain differences within the autism population will also be discussed. This presentation will be an open forum style with several engaging activities and the opportunity for inquiry and discussion by participants (Other topics addressed as they relate to autism include: trauma; trauma informed instruction; social-emotional health; mental health, and socioeconomic issues).

T-TESS/T-PESS:
Dimension 3.1: Classroom Environment, Routines and Procedures, Dimension 3.2: Managing Student Behavior, Dimension 4.3: Professional Development

Registration for this session has ended
Session ID:
316503
Credits Available:
(3) CPE
Seats Filled:
19 / 40
Fee:
$0.00 COOP: None
$0.00
Contact Person:
Stacey Jurecek
Instructor(s):
Layne Pethick
Audience:
Child Care Provider, Day Care, ECSE, Head Start, K-3, Kindergarten, Pre-K, Teachers
 
Date Time Location
6/12/2018 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Region 9 ESC - Wichita 1 (Entrance D), Wichita 2 (Entrance D)
301 Loop 11, Wichita Falls, 76306


Venue Type:



  • There will be a $250 per day fee for out-of-region or non Region 9 District participants. If coop membership is required, there will be a $125 per day fee for non-coop participants.

  • If you have any special needs such as accessibility, Braille, large print, or a sign language interpreter, please notify Barbara Seigler at least 2 weeks before the session at 940-397-8235, or by email at barbara.seigler@esc9.net.

 
301 Loop 11, Wichita Falls, TX 76306

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