Author and Licensed Master Social Worker, Barbara Boroson, joins Prisma Lopez-Marin to chat about her book The General Education Teacher’s Guide to Autism: Essential Answers to Key Questions, how she helps educators work effectively with students on the spectrum, and how she bridges the communication chasms between educators and families. Barbara takes us back to how she grew to have a dual perspective as an autism educator and parent of a child with autism.
Tune in to discover:
● Her take on the neurodiversity movement and the increase in acceptance of autism
● Why it’s important to create a partnership between educators and parents
● How she works with schools and general educators to ensure that everyone stays prepared for students on the autism spectrum
● The most common autism-related challenges that teachers encounter
Barbara Boroson has been an autism educator for more than 25 years. She is a keynote speaker nationwide at educational conferences, including NSBA (National School Boards Association), NAESP & NASSP (National Associations of Elementary/ Secondary Principals), ILA (International Literacy Association), and ASCD (Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development). Barbara provides professional development and consultative services to school districts, educators, and parents, helping to facilitate inclusion.
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