Videos
Autism Basics
-
What is Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?
-
ASD and Young Children Birth to Age 5
-
ASD and School age Children
Supporting Literacy Development, Access and Communication for Home and School
-
Supporting Literacy Development for Individuals with ASD
-
DIY AAC Tools at Home
Teaching Social Nuances and Social Skills at Home
Webinars
Note: Webinars are pre-recorded and available to view at your convenience upon registration.
-
Our Journey Together: From a Mother and Son’s Perspective
-
Supporting AAC and Language Development at Home
-
Helping Your Teen Work Towards Independence as an Adult
Videos and Webinars
Especially for families and caregivers
Autism Basics
These videos provide a brief overview of the characteristics of autism spectrum Disorders and its potential impact on young children and school-aged children.
Supporting Literacy Development, Access, and Communication for Home and School
New videos developed by Haley Usilton, UM graduate student in Communication Sciences and Disorders, to support the use of augmentative and alternative communication at home and at school and supporting literacy development, access and communication.
Teaching Social Nuances and Social Skills in the Home
Speaker: Sarah K. Howorth, PhD, BCBA-D
This 45 minute video with Sarah Howorth, UMaine/MAIER faculty member and BCBA-D, is intended to help individuals on the Autism Spectrum Level 1, but can be adapted for others on the spectrum or individuals experiencing social awkwardness or social anxiety. View Video Resource List PDF Resource List MSWord
Webinars
Our Journey Together- From a Mother and Son’s Perspective
Speakers: Connor Archer and Jessica Archer
This webinar is composed of three topics of discussion focusing on suggestions, strategies, and guidance for those diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), including the perspectives of a young adult on the autism spectrum and his mother who is an education professional. Access this webinar here.
Supporting Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and Language Skill Development at Home
Speaker: Jennifer Seale, PhD., CCC-SLP
In this webinar, Dr. Jennifer Seale addresses the ways in which individuals can support and promote the use of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) in their daily routines. Access this webinar here.
Helping Your Teen Work Towards Independence As An Adult
Speakers: Connor Archer and Jessica Archer
In this webinar, we will explore different techniques and approaches of how parents can help your teen work towards becoming independent when he/she enters adulthood. Presenters Connor Archer and Jessica Archer will guide parents and caregivers through what is like in the early teenage years for children, the years where your teen graduates high school, and then the transition where your teen becomes a young adult. Access this webinar here.