PO312: Autism Knowledge of Preservice Teachers

  • PMD: 2,10
  • Cost: Included in Registration
  • Skill Level: Introduction
  • Poster Session 7: Consultation and Collaboration With Educators and Parents

Learner Objectives

This session will help participants…

  1. understand the importance of teacher autism knowledge;
  2. learn about two possible autism knowledge measures for teachers and other populations; and
  3. learn about the current state of preservice teachers' autism knowledge.

Description

Teachers are vital to supporting students with autism in schools, but their autism training varies significantly. Come learn about autism knowledge measures for preservice teachers and their current knowledge levels.

Presenter(s)

Megan E. Golson, Utah State University
Jaclyn Bera, Indiana University
JaToria S. Palmer, Indiana University
Tyus T. Roanhorse, Indiana University

Contributor(s)

Maryellen B. McClain, Bryn Harris

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