Autism and Deaf/Hard of Hearing: Similarities, Differences, and Coexistence - 35823
This session will discuss the neurobiology of autism and address best practice strategies when working with students with autism who are also deaf or hard of hearing (DHH). This session focuses on the Instructional Strategies, FAPE, and IEP Implementation portions of the Special Education Self-Assessment.
Audiences
Teacher - Special Education, Paraprofessionals
Prerequisite/Special Notes
None
Objectives
By the end of this session, participants will be able to describe how autism presents in DHH students, compare & contrast behaviors associated with autism & DHH, and list strategies to engage a student with autism and DHH.
Session
63382
Fee
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Seats Left
99
T-TESS
1.3,2.3,2.4,4.3
Registration Deadline
10/21/2025
Credit Type
Continuing Professional Education
Duration
03:30
T-PESS
Presenter
Layne Pethick, Ed.D ESC 10

For assistance contact:
Petra Gatzemeyer
Regional Specialist, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
PGatzemeyer@esc11.net
(817) 740-3642

For assistance contact:
Dawn Isbell
Special Education Technician
disbell@esc11.net
Offered Again On
- 10/21/2025 9:00 am
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