Autism Support

Autism and Transition (Jolt2021-32)


Description
In this micro-course, you will explore the importance that self-advocacy plays in the lives of students who have autism. Learn about presumed competence and the connection between self-advocacy and secondary transition. Find out exactly what self-advocacy means and how to strengthen these skills in the classroom. Explore tips for you as the educator and strategies students can use in their everyday lives.


Includes Free Downloadable Resources:
► 18 Tips for Presuming Competence
► Pennsylvania Career Ready Skills Continuum

Course Author: Julie Della and Troy Eppley

Content
  • Welcome!
  • Self-Advocacy
  • What Would You Do?
  • What is Self-Advocacy?
  • Being Your Own Advocate
  • Checkpoint: Self-Advocacy
  • Presumed Competence
  • What Does This Image Mean to You?
  • What is Presumed Competence?
  • Resource: 18 Tips for Presuming Competence
  • Heads Up!
  • "Don't Limit Me!"
  • "Don't Limit Me!" Reaction
  • When We Aren't Sure...
  • Checkpoint: Presumed Competence
  • Secondary Transition
  • Self-Advocacy: The Biggest Piece of the Puzzle
  • What Does Self-Advocacy Have to Do With Secondary Transition?
  • Resource: The Pennsylvania Career Ready Skills Continuum
  • Wrap-Up
  • Your 3-2-1
  • Additional Resources
  • Share Your Feedback
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed
  • Leads to a certificate with a duration: Forever