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Title
Paraprofessionals Facilitation: Strategies for Promoting Interaction and Engagement
Description
Paraprofessionals play a key role in promoting inclusion, learning, and belonging for students with autism and other developmental disabilities. Their primary focus should be on facilitating social and academic engagement by connecting students with peers, teachers, and shared classroom experiences rather than acting as primary instructors.
Keywords
Paraprofessional, Paraeducator, Inclusion, Peer-mediated Intervention,
Peer to Peer, Engagement, Independence
Last Updated
11/12/2025
Group
- School-Age
Category
- Inclusion and Belonging
- Instructional/Learning
- Peer to Peer
Format
- Bite