This training provides participants information about systems for establishing a peer to peer support program to increase opportunities for students with social skills deficits to access general education settings and curriculum. Peers model typical academic and social behavior in educational environments throughout the school day and provide support for students with ASD to promote independence and socialization. The specific steps for developing a peer to peer support program will be presented including: recruitment, training and maintenance, and includes the concept of medium of exchange as a way to connect students.

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Course Requirements/Assignments:

• Create publicity materials and permission slips for the program
• Create and implement an autism awareness/acceptance lesson
• Create a schedule for peer to peer implementation and identify medium of exchange
• Develop an instructional plan for program maintenance
•  Show evidence of watching webinars through completion certificates, guided notes, and discussion posts