The Colwell Institute for Autism features on-demand trainings that provide an extensive education on autism, while simultaneously supplying evidence-based and autism-informed tools to impactfully support autistic people.
"I think you have done this very respectfully. I'm looking forward to seeing more and more generations be given a voice, because the educators [who view A Starting Point] will know how to [support students in developing that] voice. In fact, I may consider that this may even become the standard for [supporting] and understanding neurotypical children as well, in a very understanding and respectful manner where their needs and desires are respected and carefully dealt with. They're not spoken down to, never spoken down to, always met half-way, and I'm really grateful to know that this is what's being taught. "
CJ Bachini, Autistic Self-Advocate, Reviewer of “A Starting Point”
The Colwell Institute for Autism's first release is “A Starting Point.” A Starting Point is a 10-hour training series consisting of 7 modules and can be purchase for individuals, or for groups. These modules will equip educators with the knowledge and tools needed to support students’ communication and regulation, and to ensure that they are available for learning. Rather than spending their days reacting to various crises, the implementation of these tools will allow teachers to restore their classrooms to an environment where a love of learning and a joy of creating are at the heart of each day. A Starting Point covers the following topics:
Introduction (.25 hours)
Module 1: An Introduction to Autism (1.25 Hours)
Module 2: Visual Supports and Structured Teaching (1.5 Hours)
Module 3: Communication (1.5 Hours)
Module 4: Supporting Regulation (2 Hours)
Module 5: Strategies to Support Independence (1 Hours)
Module 6: Positive Behavior Supports (1.25 Hours)
Module 7: A Common Goal: Building an Empathetic Educational Team (1.25 Hours)
Following completion of “A Starting Point” each person will receive a certificate representing 10 hours of learning.
To begin, sign up with The Colwell Institute for Autism. If you would only like some of the modules, select the general free membership and then purchase the modules in the store. To purchase all of A Starting Point, choose the individual or group educator memberships.
For pricing and further details on A Starting Point sign up here.
