Geneva Centre International Symposium on Autism 2010
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Concurrent Session 22 - Educating Students with Autism In Inclusive Schools: A Top 10 List
Program Code:
260
Date:
Friday, November 5, 2010
Time:
1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
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SPEAKER
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Dr. Paula Kluth is a teacher, advocate, and independent scholar who works with teachers and families to provide inclusive opportunities for students with disabilities and to create more responsive and engaging schooling experiences for all learners. Paula is a former special educator who has served as a classroom teacher and inclusion facilitator. Her research and professional interests include differentiating instruction and supporting students with autism and significant disabilities in inclusive classrooms.
She is the author or co-author of eight books including “You’re Going to Love This Kid”: Teaching Students with Autism in Inclusive Classrooms ; Access to Academics: Critical Approaches to Inclusive Curriculum, Instruction, and Policy,
A Land We Can Share: Teaching Literacy to Students with Autism; Joyful Learning: Active and Collaborative Learning in the Inclusive Classroom; You’re Welcome: 30 Innovative Ideas for Inclusive Schools; Just Give Him the Whale: 20 Ways to Support & Honor the Passions & Interests of Students with Autism; and From Tutor Scripts to Talking Sticks: 100 Ways to Differentiate Instruction in K-12 Inclusive Classrooms. Paula is also the director of a documentary film titled “We Thought You’d Never Ask”: Voices of People with Autism.
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Description
Outline of Presentation:
In this interactive session, participants will learn ten easy & practical ways of supporting students with autism spectrum labels within a general education classroom. Topics addressed include differentiating instruction, creating more active and responsive lessons, making the classroom comfortable, and providing opportunities for communication. The session will focus on the importance of pushing beyond access and participation and asking schools to challenge students and to understand each learner as complex and capable.