Modules

  • 8 Lessons

    A1: What are Exceptionalities

    Description The modern-day classroom has a wide diversity of students with a variety of backgrounds. In order for us to provide the best quality of…
  • 6 Lessons

    A2: Equity in Learning

    Description Within the classroom, we hope to ensure that the education and opportunities we provide are “fair” to our students. To guide us in achieving…
  • 10 Lessons

    A3: Differentiated Instruction

    Description Each student has a unique set of skills, preferences, strengths, and areas of challenge. In this module, we will learn about Differentiated Instruction, a…
  • 12 Lessons

    Behaviour 1: Functions of Behaviour

    Description Understanding functions of behaviour and ways to influence behaviour are fundamental for supporting children with ASD in a classroom setting. In the first module…
  • 9 Lessons

    Behaviour 2: ABC Data Collection

    Description Build upon a foundational understanding of functions of behaviour from the Behaviour 1 module by learning about ABC Data Collection. ABC Data can be…
  • 10 Lessons

    Cognitive Load Theory

    Description If you have ever wondered, “how can I design my instruction around the cognitive processes of my students?” this module is for you! Cognitive…
  • 10 Lessons

    Critical Mass

    Description We are so excited to bring you a very special module on Critical Mass. This is some leading work that has been done by…
  • 8 Lessons

    Differentiated Assessment

    Description Classrooms have a rich diversity of students. To best support each child to be their best, we need to gather information on their learning,…
  • 9 Lessons

    Educator-Student Relationships 1

    Description Better understand some perspectives children with an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis may have, and how that can impact learning in the classroom. Learn about…
  • 9 Lessons

    Instructional Communication

    Description Learn about common communication challenges and how they may affect instruction. Understand ways that language and visual supports can be used to increase clarity…
  • 3 Lessons

    Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders

    Description Learn the basics of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and how sensory challenges are related to ASD. Cover some foundational principles in supporting children on…
  • 8 Lessons

    Response to Intervention

    Description Response to Intervention, which we will often refer to as just RTI, is a model that we can use to approach classroom education that…
  • 10 Lessons

    Self-Regulated Learning

    From the topics of self-regulation, come self-regulated learning. This is the domain of self-regulation for the way students learn, focusing on applying self-regulation to the…
  • 10 Lessons

    Self-Regulation

    Description School comes with stressors from the environment, academics, and social interactions. Students must be able to manage all of this while remaining calm, managing…
  • 13 Lessons

    Sensory Inclusive Settings (Updated!)

    Description Many children with autism spectrum disorders experience sensory integration challenges. This can affect the spaces an individual feels comfortable in, the need to take…
  • 9 Lessons

    Social 1: Foundational Social Skills

    Description For children with an ASD diagnosis, supporting the development of social skills is important for peer inclusion, emotional wellbeing, academic learning, and carrying forward…
  • 6 Lessons

    Social 2: Supporting Social Inclusion

    Description For children with an ASD diagnosis, supporting the development of social skills is important for peer inclusion, emotional wellbeing, academic learning, and carrying forward…
  • 8 Lessons

    Supporting Daily Transitions

    Description Understand difficulties that daily transitions can pose, and why changes in activity or schedule can be stressful for students with ASD. Learn about basic…
  • 11 Lessons

    Supporting Learners that are Non-Verbal

    When we describe a student as “non-verbal” it is important that we do not interpret this as “unable to communicate.” In this module, we will…
  • 9 Lessons

    Universal Design for Learning

    Description When it comes to learner variability, each student has their own areas of strength, challenge, learning preferences, and interests. In this module, we will…