Presenters:
Teri McGill, Metro Region ASD Coordinator
Jen Quaranta, Southeast Region ASD Coordinator

Where: ESU #3, 6949 S. 110th Street, La Vista, NE 68128

 **This training will be offered via Distance Video Streaming to the following locations: 
    -ESU 10, 76 Plaza Blvd., Kearney, NE 68848
    -ESU 13, 4215 Ave I, Scottsbluff, NE 69361

 Time:9:00-4:00 CT; 8:00-3:00 MT
*Lunch will be provided onsite at all locations.

Who Should Attend:
It is recommended that districts send a team of Resource Teacher, SLP, Counselor, psychologist, Parents, Administrators, and other Professionals working with students with High Function Autism or Asperger Syndrome.

What will you learn:
This in-service will provide an overview of how to plan social skills instruction for students on the autism spectrum. Participants will be able to look through a variety of resources and curriculums created to teach social skills to individuals on the spectrum. Time will be allotted throughout the workshop for teams to start planning pieces of the social skills instruction.


Topics covered:
*Review of informal social assessments, social skills curriculums and resources
*Understanding the difference between teaching social skills and theory of mind skills
*Key components of a strong Social Skills Program
*Discussion and sharing of when and where to teach social skills during the school day