2026 International Early Childhood Inclusion Institute: Full Schedule

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9:00am EDT

(Virtual) Supporting Peer Relationships for Autistic Preschoolers: Practical Evidence-Based Strategies for Inclusive Classrooms

Thursday June 25, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT

Virtual on Zoom

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Peer interactions are at the heart of meaningful inclusion in early childhood settings. In this session, participants will explore how video modeling and social narratives can be used to support autistic preschoolers in building social engagement, participation, and connections with peers. This session will feature examples, video clips, and free resources that can be used in inclusive classrooms to make evidence-based practices practical and immediately useful.

Speakers

Ann Sam

Advanced Research Scientist, FPG Child Development Institute, UNC Chapel Hill

Ann Sam, PhD, is a senior research scientist, at the Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute. Her research and professional development interests are rooted in her direct experience as a public-school teacher working in preschool and kindergarten classrooms with students with... Read More →

Jessica Amsbary

Technical Assistance Specialist, FPG Child Development Institute at UNC Chapel Hill

Dr. Amsbary is a Technical Assistance Specialist at the FPG Child Development Institute and Program Coordinator of the Early Childhood Intervention and Family Support (ECIFS) Master’s Degree in Education at UNC-Chapel Hill. Her primary research is focused on ensuring early interventions... Read More →

Supporting Peer Relationships pdf

Thursday June 25, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
Virtual on Zoom

Concurrent, Learning/natural environments (e.g. home or classroom)

Audience All
Information Level Appropriate for all levels
Format Virtual
Zoom Links https://inclusioninstitute.fpg.unc.edu/2026-zoom-links/

2026 International Early Childhood Inclusion Institute

9:00am EDT

Ann Sam

Jessica Amsbary

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