Teaching Students with Autism
The University of Mary Washington’s College of Graduate and Professional Studies (CGPS) is offering a new opportunity intended to enhance the effectiveness of licensed teachers and other professionals working with students with autism. The autism certificate program offers three tracks, or avenues of study, to meet various professional development goals. It iincludes a Board Certified Associate Behavior Analyst (BCABA) option that allows individuals to complete an additional three graduate courses necessary to take the BCABA exam. The Certificate in Teaching Students with Autism requires the completion of four graduate courses designed to assist licensed teachers in meeting the needs of students with autism.
Upcoming Events
- Listen to Nicole Myers, UMW associate professor of education, as she tells the 'With Good Reason' public radio program about autism, the UMW autism programs, and how families and teachers can draw from various strategies and community resources to help individuals with autism and other disabilities."
- 2nd Annual Community Autism Fair, Friday, October 3rd from 4-6 p.m. at University Hall, College of Graduate and Professional Studies, University of Mary Washington. Participants may speak with local autism agencies.
- Autism Brown Bag Dinner, immediately following the 2nd Annual Community Autism Fair, on Friday, October 3 from 6-8 p.m. Hear a presentation from Dr. Richard Solomon of the PlayProject, a nationally recognized expert on autism, discuss "Autism in the Community." Dr. Solomon is co-sponsored by Virginia Council for Exceptional Children. Dr. Solomon will be presenting his PlayProject workshop on Saturday, October 4th at VA CEC's 49th Annual Conference at Fredericksburg Hospitality House. For more information, please contact Nicole Myers, at 540/286-8025 or nmyers@umw.edu
