Event Details
Date/Time/Location
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
4:30 – 5:30PM
Online
Training Description
Students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) bring unique strengths and learning needs to the mathematics classroom. This engaging session will explore common challenges that students with ASD may experience when developing mathematical concepts and skills, while highlighting practical, evidence-based strategies educators can use to support meaningful learning. Participants will gain actionable approaches for creating structured, accessible, and engaging mathematics instruction that builds understanding, promotes independence, and supports student success.
Training Objectives
- Describe common mathematics-related challenges experienced by students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
- Identify appropriate evidence-based supports and instructional strategies to promote mathematics learning for students with ASD.
Target Audience
professionals, parents, caregivers
About the Presenter
Dr. Maria A. Silva
UM-NSU CARD Specialist
Maria A. Silva, Ph.D. is a CARD Specialist with the University of Miami–Nova Southeastern University Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (UM-NSU CARD) and has dedicated more than 20 years to the field of special education. Dr. Silva’s passion for supporting individuals with autism and their families is both personal and professional, shaped by her experiences as a special education teacher, researcher, and mother of a child with autism. Her research focuses on the social experiences of adolescents with autism spectrum disorder, special educator preparation, and promoting equitable, inclusive learning opportunities for students with disabilities.
Accommodations
We strive to host accessible events that enable all individuals living in our catchment area* to engage fully. To request accommodations or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact Dr. Danielle Liso at 352-265-2241 or card-training@ufl.edu.
*Counties Served by UF CARD: Alachua, Bradford, Citrus, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Hernando, Lafayette, Levy, Marion, Putnam, Suwannee, Union
If you live in a different county in Florida, find your CARD here.
Contact
Danielle Liso
card-training@ufl.edu
352-265-2241