Children’s Capacity Building Series
Autism Awareness:
Empowering Communities and Supporting Individuals
Description
We will be going over what is autism spectrum disorder (ASD), its prevalence, the challenges that individuals with asd may face in their daily lives. The presentation will also discuss the importance of empowering communities and supporting individuals with asd to improve their quality of life and promote inclusion, by educating the public about asd to reduce stigma and increase understanding.
Objectives
Education: Educate the audience about autism, including its diagnosis, the use of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, and how to communicate with children with autism. The presentation should aim to provide a clear understanding of the condition, its symptoms, and how it can impact individuals' lives.
Awareness: Another important objective of the presentation should be to raise awareness about autism, especially in terms of the challenges that individuals with autism face in their daily lives. The presentation should aim to dispel common myths and misconceptions about the condition and help the audience understand the importance of early diagnosis and intervention.
Practical skills: A third objective of the presentation should be to provide practical skills and strategies for communicating with children with autism. This may include strategies for using visual aids, creating structured routines, and adapting communication styles to meet the needs of children with autism. The presentation should also offer tips for working with children who have challenging behaviors.
Empathy: Finally, the presentation should aim to foster empathy and understanding for individuals with autism and their families. The presentation should encourage the audience to think about how they can be more supportive and inclusive of individuals with autism.
Facilitator
Monique Lujan has over 9 years’ experience implementing and developing programming for children and young adults with autism and other developmental delays. Her continued love of ABA drove Monique to continue her education and earn her M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis, pass the BACB boards and become a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst™ (BCBA). This passion has led Monique to continue educating the public on ASD and providing compassionate care to individuals on the spectrum.