Creating Trauma Informed Environments for Students on the Spectrum
(Room 205 A second floor)
05 Nov 25
11:45 AM
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12:45 PM
Tracks:
Advancing Equity for Students with Disabilities
Abstract: Being Trauma-Informed in the classroom is essential for creating supportive, safe, and inclusive learning environments for students who have experienced trauma. This is especially true when working with students on the spectrum who have experienced trauma. This presentation will explore the principles of trauma-informed practices, emphasizing the impact of trauma on brain development, behavior, and learning. We will discuss practical strategies for educators to recognize signs of trauma, foster emotional safety, and build positive, trusting relationships with students. Key topics include the impact of brain development when a child experiences developmental trauma, the reasons for the increase in trauma today, creating a trauma-informed classroom through implementing predictable routines, restorative practices, and social-emotional learning. Participants will leave with actionable tools for responding to trauma in ways that promote resilience, engagement, and academic success, ultimately helping students heal, thrive, and succeed in school.