Education Resources
Explore neuroscience‑informed teaching, executive functioning development, strength‑based learning, and inclusive educational models that support autistic individuals across the lifespan.
Overview
The education dimension of the forum highlights innovative approaches to learning, executive functioning, and strength‑based development. Our speakers bring expertise from neuroscience, special education, behavioral science, and adult learning environments — offering practical strategies and research‑based insights for educators, families, and clinicians.
Featured Education Speakers
Bai Pan, MEd, BCBA
Executive Functioning & Skill‑Based Teaching
Special educator and behavior analyst specializing in executive functioning, adaptive skills,
and individualized learning pathways.
Debra May, PhD
Neuroscience‑Informed Education
Harvard Medical School · Neuroscience educator integrating brain‑based strategies into classroom
and clinical learning environments.
OASIS TLC Team
Adult Learning & Community Integration
A leading model for autistic adult education, vocational training, and community‑based learning.
Key Themes
Executive Functioning
Strategies for planning, organization, working memory, and flexible thinking that support
independence and academic success.
Neuroscience‑Informed Teaching
Applying brain‑based principles to improve learning, engagement, and emotional regulation in
educational settings.
Strength‑Based Learning
Building on individual interests and abilities to create meaningful, motivating learning pathways.
Inclusive Education
Classroom practices that support diverse learners through universal design, accommodations, and
collaborative teaching.
Adult Learning Models
Community‑based programs that promote independence, vocational skills, and lifelong learning.
Behavioral & Developmental Supports
Evidence‑based approaches to communication, adaptive skills, and social‑emotional development.
Education Sessions
Executive Functioning in Autism
Bai Pan, MEd, BCBA
Neuroscience‑Informed Education
Debra May, PhD
OASIS TLC: A Model for Adult Learning
OASIS TLC Team