COMMUNICATION AND SELF-ADVOCACY: STRATEGIES FOR STUDENTS ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUMDescription:This three-day workshop will address communication and self-advocacy issues as they pertain to students on the autism spectrum whether they are nonverbal, very verbal or anywhere in between. We will learn to discriminate between language and communication, identify spontaneous verbal and nonverbal communication in real-life scenarios, and build successful and practical interventions based upon an individual’s independent level of communication. For older students, participation in setting goals and contributing to individualized plans will be emphasized as a means of self-advocacy. Building upon current research and work done by many in the autism field, TEACCH has developed strategies that will help professionals address difficulty with communication in the classroom or clinical setting. Snow date for this training is February 27-29, 2012Date:Wednesday February 22, 2012-Friday February 24, 2012Training Location:Asheville TEACCH Center Contact:Margaret CatalanoCenterCategory:WorkshopAgenda:Day One 8:00-8:15 Registration and coffee
Day Two 8:30-10:00 Structured Teaching and Receptive Communication Day Three 8:30-10:00 Making New Contracts for Communication Presenters:
Target Audience:Speech therapists, regular education teachers, special education teachers, assistant teachers, and other professionals who work with children and adults on the autism spectrum. Content:Information regarding the range of communication issues found in students with autism spectrum diagnoses, including autism, PDD-NOS, High Functioning Autism and Asperger’s Disorder, followed by practical strategies based in the individualized communication abilities of the students. See Description and Objectives for more information. Objectives:Using lectures, demonstrations, case examples and small group activities, together with a panel of adults with ASD and a panel of parents of children with ASD, this three-day workshop will:
Continuing Education Credits:CEU's will be available to those participants attending all scheduled activities. Your tuition will cover the cost of the CEU's. Licensing boards, certifying bodies and regulatory agencies may differ in the way they recognize the CEU in fulfilling necessary professional credit. Participants should contact their local licensing boards to determine the appropriateness of CEU's towards re-certification credits. Selection:There are limited slots available for each training session. Applications are accepted on a first-come, first- served basis. Final deadline for receipt of applications and payments is February 13, 2012. Spaces fill quickly. Snow date for this training is February 27-29,2012. To Apply for TEACCH Training • Complete the application form. To apply for this training: Click here for registration application. For questions that do not apply please enter N/A. Cost:Tuition fees for training: • $300.00 for In-state Professionals Fee includes registration, breakfast food, snacks beverages and supplies. Information:Questions about the training? Margie Catalano Accommodations:Renaissance Hotel Haywood Park Hotel Country Inn and Suites Extended Stay Terrace Cottage |
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