Valerie Paradiz http://www.valerieparadiz.com

Autism Consulting

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Consulting and Professional Development

Valerie Paradiz offers workshops, consulting, professional development and comprehensive program development to schools, agencies, universities and other organizations, as well as to private family clients and parent support groups. Through her workshops and specialized curricula, Valerie is committed to improving areas of challenge for teachers, therapists and administrators who are working hard to keep up with the rising incidence of autism in our schools and agencies.

Integrated Self Advocacy ISA℠ Curriculum and Training

These professional development workshops provide teachers, therapists,  coaches and support people with strategies for fostering the emerging self-advocate with autism and related disabilities. Includes a teacher's edition and student workbook containing detailed lesson plans and activities for school aged students and adults. Read more...

Lesson Plan a la Carte™

A menu-based planning model that provides teachers and case teams with streamlined protocols for creating or adapting lesson plans for students with ASDs and other cognitive, sensory and social differences. The result is an Integrated Lesson Plan that melds academic with therapeutic objectives directly in the classroom for authentic learning. A qualitative and quantitative data collection tool is embedded in the model to document best practices. Includes planning templates and protocols.

Fostering Deep and Focused Interests in Individuals with ASDs and Related Conditions

This workshop helps teachers, therapists, support people and families understand the significance of special interests that many individuals with ASD have. The seminar includes strategies for classroom, community, and home settings. Sample lesson plans and activities are provided.

Elijah's Cup

This provocative and pioneering book is both a refreshing exploration of the history of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) and a powerful story of the author's own struggle with her son Elijah's Asperger's Syndrome. More..

ISA™ Tip of the Day

Self disclosure is a moment when you share information about your diagnosis with with others. Full disclosure means that you actually tell someone that you are autistic. Partial disclosure means that you share related information, but don't name your diagnosis outright. For example, you might choose to say that you are sensitive to loud noises in some situations, rather than fully disclose. It's good to know you have options.

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