From Inclusion to IEPs: Top Picks for Today’s Educators

Posted on 07/14/25 in Milestones Conference by Milestones Autism Resources

Supporting neurodivergent students takes more than good intentions—it requires practical tools, real-world insight, and an evolving understanding of how to meet diverse needs in the classroom and beyond. That’s why ConneXtion 2025 On-Demand offers a curated library of sessions created with and for the autism community — including several that are essential viewing for educators, specialists, and support staff.

Whether you're writing IEPs, navigating inclusive classroom dynamics, or working alongside families and teams, these sessions will leave you with new strategies, deeper empathy, and renewed purpose.

Here are three of our top recommended sessions for educators, but there are so many more! See the full line up here: https://www.milestonesconference.org/sessions

Learn more about ConneXtion On-Demand

1. Supporting the Neurodiverse Family

Presenters: Tiffany Thomas & Joy Howard
Sessions Submitted for: NASW, CH, GC, IA, SSA, SI

Supporting neurodiverse children means supporting their caregivers, too. This impactful session offers a closer look at the experiences of parents who may also be navigating regulation, processing, or executive functioning challenges themselves. You'll gain practical strategies to communicate with empathy, understand the root of caregiver stress, and connect families to meaningful support.

2. Navigating the Autism Experience Through the Lens of an Autistic Educator

Presenter: Tabitha Mosley
Session Submitted for: NASW, CH, GC, Nursing, IA, SSA, SI

What happens when the educator is also autistic? This powerful session, led by an autistic Intervention Specialist, offers a firsthand look at the classroom through a neurodivergent lens. You'll explore strategies for creating inclusive learning environments, understand the sensory and social dynamics that impact both students and educators, and reflect on the power of advocacy—from both sides of the desk.

3. Hard-Wired Differences in Sensory Processing and Perception in Autistic Individuals: A Neural Approach/ Emotional Regulation for Autistic Brains

Presenters: Grace Blatt & Abbigail Rich
Session Submitted for: NASW, CH, GC, OPA-MCE, Nursing, OT Applied, ELS, ELC, IA, SSA, SI

This session unpacks how the autistic brain experiences the world — especially sight and sound — through hard-wired neurological differences. Learn why sensory accommodations aren’t optional, but essential, and why attempts to suppress these experiences can do more harm than good. Backed by brain science, this is a must-watch for anyone supporting autistic students.

Watch Anytime & Earn up to 22 CEUs

These sessions—and many more—are part of ConneXtion On-Demand, available anytime through September 30, 2025.

• Learn at your own pace
• Earn CEUs while expanding your perspective
• Access content made with and for the autistic community

Register now for On-Demand access and start watching today.

Continuing Education Hours Key:

We have approvals from the following accrediting bodies for select sessions:

• CH: Educational Service Center of Northeast Ohio (ESCNEO) (Education Clock Hours)
• GC: Graduate Credit Hours (Kent State University)
• NASW: National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
• OT: Applied The Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board (OTPTAT)*
• OPA-MCE + Ethics: Ohio Psychological Association (OPA-MCE)
• NURSING: Ohio Board of Nursing
• BCBA: Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)
• Department of Developmental Disabilities (DoDD)
  • EIS: EI Specialist/Support
  • EIC: EI Service Coord/Support
  • IA: Investigative Agent
  • SSA: SSA (Service & Support Administrator)
  • SI: Superintendent
• For Speech Language Pathology credits, please read this information.

* Pending Approval