Rhonda Joiner - Junior Engineer and Entrepreneur Program, LLC

Presentation will include research-based practices and effective strategies to assist attendees to include people with autism. Attendees will  learn the proper tactics and strategies to use to de-escalate a situation involving individuals on the Autism Spectrum. Our great teacher consultants will illustrate, coach, and guide members of society to implement effective, evidence-based techniques to assist people with autism to live life to their fullest potential by sharing the following strategies:

• Accommodations
• Well-balanced sensory diet
• Edify, Engage, and Enrich
• Strengthen Communication Skills
• Observations
• Modifications
• Empathy
• Nurture
• Encouragement
• Sensory tools and products
• Social Skills

Conference Strand: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

Target Audience: Grades K-12