We had a great time last week with Ms. Mo Buti, learning more about how to best serve the needs of our students with Autism. She shared some great resources that I plan to pass along to all of you here over the course of the next week..If you're looking for awesome professional development opportunities online, this is a great place to start!  The Geneva Centre for Autism (located in Ontario) provides free printable visual supports and downloadable resources, as well as online PD options.  Although created for use by Canadian teachers, the site is open for public access by creating a (free) account. Free courses related to the education and treatment of students with Autism include:  Characteristics of AutismWhat is Applied Behavior Analysis?Using ReinforcementFunctions of BehaviorCommunication Strengths and ChallengesUnderstanding Sensory NeedsUnderstanding Social Challenges in Children and AdolescentsLearning StylesUsing Visual SupportsUnderstanding Stress and ASDPaying Attention to Transitions and Transition PlanningPromoting Independence for Community InclusionCertificate: Introduction to Autism: Free Online Series for Educators