You won't want to miss joining Project ACCESS and educators from across Missouri for our second annual Winter Conference on Friday, January 24, 2020, in Jefferson City! Our featured speaker will be Carol Gray, creator of Social Stories™, for a day-long presentation titled "Reflect, Reboot, Reimagine: A Social Stories™ 10.2 Workshop". Carol Gray began her career as a … [Read more...] about Register now for the Project ACCESS Winter Conference featuring Carol Gray of Social Stories™!
Project ACCESS had the good fortune this semester to welcome Megan Menton to our staff. Megan joins our great team of professionals serving Missouri educators who work with students who experience autism. She is enthusiastic and ready to make a difference! Here's what she has to say: Tell us about your experience in Special Education and with students with ASD: I have … [Read more...] about Introducing new Project ACCESS Autism Resource Specialist, Megan Menton, MS, CCC-SLP
How to Reach and Teach Children with Challenging Behavior by Kaye L. Otten and Jodie L. Tuttle From the description: Written by behavior specialists Kaye Otten and Jodie Tuttle--who together have 40 years of experience working with students with challenging behavior in classroom settings--this book offers educators a practical approach to managing problem behavior in … [Read more...] about #PAFollowThe Reader ~ our monthly book recommendation: How to Reach and Teach Children with Challenging Behavior
Beginning a new school year has the potential for rewarding and novel situations, yet there may be a few hiccups as well. Finding a way to navigate the challenging portions sometimes means obtaining resources and assistance from multiple sources. For those of you who work with students who experience autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities, Project ACCESS … [Read more...] about Starting the school year as – or with – a new Special Education Director
Nathan's Autism Spectrum Superpowers by Lori Leigh Yarborough From the description: "The superhero of this book, Nathan, explains about his Autism Spectrum Superpowers, how they affect him, and ways his friends can help out when his superpowers spiral out of control. This book is a TOOL to empower children and their friends, families and caregivers understand kids with … [Read more...] about #PAFollowTheReader ~ our monthly book recommendation: Nathan’s Autism Spectrum Superpowers