STRUCTURED TEACHING PARENT BOOT CAMP WORKSHOP - CANCELLED

Center

Chapel Hill Center

8:30 –  8:45 Sign In
8:45 –  9:00 Welcome/Overview
9:00 – 10:15 Understanding the Culture of Autism
10:15 – 10:30 Break
10:30 – 11:45 Structured Teaching 101: Physical Structure, Schedules, & Visual Supports
11:45 -   1:00 Lunch on your Own – please see the list of local restaurants in your packet
1:00 –   2:00 Structured Teaching 102: More on Using Structure at Home
2:00 –   2:15 Break
2:15 –   3:15 Getting Your Hands Dirty: Use or Lose It
3:15 –   3:30 Report Back to the Group
3:30 –   4:00 Recap: A Return to the Culture of Autism

The intended audience is parents or other caregivers of newly diagnosed children with an autism spectrum disorder and more experienced parents who want to implement structured teaching strategies at home with their children.

For a printed registration form, please click here.

To register online, please click here.

There are no continuing education credits for this workshop.

Registration is based on a first come, first served basis.

Fees include all materials, snacks and drinks:

- $ 50.00 per person for North Carolina parents/caregivers
- $100.00 per person for parents/caregivers from outside of North Carolina A limited number of discounts are available for North Carolina parents/caregivers if this fee is a financial burden for your family; please contact Ruth Thomson for details. Please return completed registration form with payment by March 2, 2012. Confirmation of registration and detailed map will be sent upon receipt of payment.

CHANGES AND CANCELLATIONS

Cancellations received less than three business days are subject to a $25 cancellation fee. Refunds will not be granted after the program has begun. A substitute participant may be designated in place of a registrant who cannot attend. TEACCH reserves the right to cancel, post-pone or combine class sections; to limit registration; or to change instructors. TEACCH will make every effort to notify participants as soon as possible of any changes or cancellations. Participants should consider the possibility of change or cancellation when opting for non-refundable travel arrangements.

ACCOMMODATIONS
Chapel Hill Area (Partial Area Listing)

HAMPTON INN AND SUITES – Conveniently located at the intersection of I40 and 54, this hotel offers a wide variety of lodging choices from suites to more economy minded rooms. Gratis amenities include continental breakfast bar, business center, shuttle service to UNC campuses, pool and fitness room. Call (919) 403-8700 or 1-800-HAMPTON for bookings.

COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT- CHAPEL HILL – Conveniently located adjacent to the Friday Center this is a full service hotel with multiple room arrangements from standard double rooms to executive suites. Amenities include an onsite café, indoor swimming pool and hot tub, fitness center, complimentary WiFi in the rooms, lobby and meeting areas, and business center. For reservations call 1-919-883-0700

ALOFT Chapel Hill- Come mix and mingle at Chapel Hill's hippest new hotel on the scene. Amenities on the property include w xyz bar, re:mix lounge, re:fuel, our 24/7 pantry, complimentary hotel-wide wi-fi connection re:charge gym and our saltwater indoor pool afterwards to relax and unwind. All of our 130 king or double queen rooms offer walk-in showers with amenities by Bliss(r) Spa, Fridge, Complimentary Bottled Water, Tea, and Coffee and are 100% smoke-free! We are located 1 mile from UNC Campus and we offer a complimentary shuttle within a five mile radius.

THE CAROLINA INN - Built in 1924, this hotel is an integral part of "The Southern Part of Heaven" and prides itself on being synonymous with southern hospitality, while embracing a continuing commitment to personal service. The Carolina Inn is located in the heart of the UNC campus and within easy walking distance of the main business district. Call (800) 962-8519 or (919) 933-2001 to make reservations.

DAYS INN –CHAPEL HILL Located on 15/501 south in Chapel Hill, this hotel features free WiFi and high speed internet in all rooms, complimentary continental breakfast, microwaves and refrigerators, and Jacuzzi suites. For reservations call 919-929-3090 CHAPEL HILL UNIVERSITY INN – Located at the corner of 15/501 South and Ephesus Church Road, this hotel includes basic room amenities including free wireless hi speed internet, outdoor pool, complimentary shuttle to Chapel Hill locations, access to Kinetix Health Club one block away and on site fitness center. For reservations call 1 888 452 5765.

THE SHERATON HOTEL - Located only 2 miles from the UNC campus, the Sheraton also provides complete guest amenities in all rooms. Also included are 24-hour, 7 day-a-week business center, a fitness center and pool. Call (919) 968-4900 to make reservations.