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  • Autism (Part 1): An Overview for Educators
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What is autism and what are the characteristics associated with it?

  • 1: What Is Autism?
  • 2: Characteristics of Autism
  • 3: Diagnosis and Eligibility

What should educators consider when working with students with autism?

  • 4: The Multidisciplinary Team
  • 5: Family Engagement
  • 6: The Learning Environment
  • 7: Instructional Practices

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  • 8: References, Additional Resources, and Credits
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Autism (Part 1): An Overview for Educators

This module, the first in a two-part series, provides an overview of autism alongside information about school services and supports. It explores the difference between a medical diagnosis and an educational determination, outlines the role of the multidisciplinary team, and offers guidance on family engagement. Additionally, it reviews important considerations for both the learning environment and instructional practices for students with autism (est. completion time: 2 hours).

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