Evidence-Based Practices for Students with Autism

Presenter: Estyr Bomgardner
Time: Registration – 8:00 to 8:30 | Workshop – 8:30 to 1:30
Cost: $149 (Registration fee includes a continental breakfast)

In this workshop, attendees will discuss current evidence-based practices (EBPS) for students with autism/autistic in grades K-12classrooms. Sample student profiles will guide interactive discussions of when and how an EBP might be implemented in the classroom. Additionally, first person perspectives will be incorporated throughout the workshop to better understand how students with autism may respond to evidence-based practices rooted in behaviorism, and some of the alternatives recommended for educational professionals by autistic advocates. This workshop will focus on meaningful hands-on strategies for classroom application.

Estyr Bomgardner is a doctoral candidate at Rowan University with research interests in parental involvement in special education and improving the educational experiences of autistic students from early intervention through high school. She enjoys working with students and families in homes, schools, and community- based settings. She holds a teacher of students with disabilities and elementary education teaching certification, as well as a master’s degree in special education with a graduate certificate in autism spectrum disorders from San Francisco University.

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