Autism & Neurodiversity | An Overview for Paraprofessionals (2025-2026 Self-Paced)

Course Description/Meeting Summary:

This self-paced course is designed for paraprofessionals that work with students with autism in the learning environment. This course is an introduction and will focus on autism overview, autism characteristics, and supporting students with neurodiversity. Participants will gain a better understanding of autism, neurodiversity, and how to support students with autism in the school environment. This course will open on August 1, 2025 and will close on June 30, 2026.

• In-Service Points: 3
• Component Number: 2100027

Meeting Locations and Times:

1 Canvas Course, START DATE- Online Class on August 1st, 2025, 12:00AM - 12:00AM
Online, Orlando, FL 32825

1 Canvas Course, END DATE- Online Class on June 27th, 2026, 12:00AM - 11:59PM
Online, Orlando, FL 32825

Contact Information:

Caitlin Beilke, caitlin.beilke@ocps.net

Full Description/Meeting Details:

This self-paced course is designed for paraprofessionals that work with students with autism in the learning environment. This course is an introduction and will focus on autism overview, autism characteristics, and supporting students with neurodiversity. Participants will gain a better understanding of autism, neurodiversity, and how to support students with autism in the school environment.

This course will open on August 1, 2025 and will close on June 30, 2026. 

Please disregard meeting dates. This is a self-paced course.