Coping with a new diagnosis of ASD, Down syndrome, Cerebral palsy, Spina bifada

    Prepare a training module for families on one of the topics listed below. The training module should include a PowerPoint presentation and other handouts appropriate to the training, notes on the information that will be shared beyond the PowerPoint slides, and a resource list for families of where they can find further information on the topic. Training Topics: • Coping with a new diagnosis of ASD, Down syndrome, Cerebral palsy, Spina bifada, or another developmental disability (Select ASD) • Understanding your child with high-functioning ASD • Understanding your child with autism with a co-occurring condition. Be specific with the condition (e.g., mental health, blindness, Down syndrome) • Teaching social cognition to your child with ASD • Teaching self-calming to your child with developmental disabilities • Making decisions about intervention strategies • Supporting siblings of children with a developmental disability • The IEP process • The transition process • Preparing students with ASD for adulthood Prepare a slide for each bulleted area.