Understanding Autistic Communication

Date: November 19, 2026

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Format and Platform: Virtual via Zoom

Registration Fee:

Individual: $0
Team viewing/Group: $0

Registration Deadline: November 19, 2026

Topic Focus: School-level

Intended Audience: General and Special Education Teachers and Administrators, Ancillary/Support Staff, School Counselors, Consultants, School Crisis Management Team Members

Presenter:

Lead Presenter: Max Hornick, BA, ADAC, (They/Them/Their), Community Education Coordinator, Disability Network Southwest Michigan
Co-Presenter: Katie Oswald, Executive Director, (She/They), Full Spectrum Agency for Autistic Adults

Description:

Explore autistic communication through the lens of lived experience, identity, and neurodiversity. This training examines autistic culture, diverse communication styles, AAC, and semi-speaking identity. Participants will consider practical ways to create more affirming, accessible environments that recognize and support the many ways autistic students communicate and connect.

Continuing Education Units (CEUs): Certificates of Attendance. Participants must complete the Attendance Form provided at the training within 2 days of the training date to receive a Certificate of Attendance.

Individual viewing: For this training, individual viewing is recommended for a single individual attending the training.

Team Viewing Option: For this training, team viewing is recommended for a group size of 10 or more participants, who will be facilitated by at least 1 team leader (preferably a coach within your local ISD).

Team Viewing Instructions:

Identify and register 1 to 2 Team Leaders (preferably a coach within your district/ISD) who will be responsible for facilitating the virtual training experience.
1. Team Leaders are responsible for the following:
  1. Organizing and coordinating the training in a physical viewing location.
  2. Communicating with START about the training and questions that arise.
  3. Collecting team attendance and reporting this attendance to START.
  4. Facilitating the team experience.
After registering, START will send the Team Leaders a Facilitator Guide with information about facilitating a high-quality virtual training experience in a large group.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be emailed to [email protected] at least 24 hours before training begins for a refund. We are unable to accept phone cancellations.

START only accepts credit cards for payment.

By registering for this training, you agree to receive email updates from START (articles, updates, new tools and resources, and training and events information) and acknowledge and consent to the recording of the session(s). The recording may capture audio, video, and any shared content during the meeting.

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