WINTER AUTISM WORKSHOPS

WINTER AUTISM WORKSHOPS

These workshops are designed to offer training in the understanding and implementation of applied behavior analysis (ABA) procedures for individuals across the autism spectrum. These workshops are open to professionals and parents and workshop content is suitable for intervention with individuals of all ages and functioning levels across the autism spectrum.
A certificate of attendance will be given to all registrants. ASHA CEUs will be offerend for worskhops 2, 4, & 5. Lunch will be on your own.

For more information, please contact Marissa Bennett 516.937.1397 X217 or mbennett@eden2.org. Brochures can be viewed/downloaded at http://www.eden2.org/.


2. IS MY STUDENT REALLY LEARNING? A HANDS-ON WORKSHOP TO PROMOTE STUDENT SUCCESS
Dana Battaglia, M. Phil. CCC-SLP

Often individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) are placed in inclusion settings, with the hope of successfully achieving academically and socially driven objectives. These objectives are created by multidisciplinary teams, and placed on a child’s Individualized Educational Plan (IEP). In this age of documentation, educators may become overwhelmed by the notion of data collection. This hands-on workshop will demonstrate different methods to monitor progress for individuals with ASD in inclusion settings. In addition, looking at student performance, and making adaptations to teaching methods accordingly, will be discussed.

Monday, February 25, 2008
9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Four Points by Sheraton, Plainview
Fee: $100

3. UNDERSTANDING, ADDRESSING, AND MANAGING CHALLENGING BEHAVIOR IN THE SCHOOL – AGED INDIVIDUAL WITH AUTISM
Joanne Sgambati, PhD

The focus of this workshop is on the effective implementation of techniques chosen based on the functional assessment to address challenging behaviors in individuals with ASD. Preventative strategies include curricular, environmental, and instruction modifications, as well as the more strategic use of motivation systems. Reactive strategies to be discussed include time out, extinction, and overcorrection. Data collection procedures to help determine the efficacy of intervention will be highlighted along with guidelines for subsequent troubleshooting and intervention fading.

Tuesday, February 26, 2008
9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Four Points by Sheraton, Plainview
Fee: $100

4. Integrating Speech-Language and Communication Programming Across the Entire School Day: A Collaborative Team Approach
Jan Downey, MA, CCC-SLP

Autism is a disorder of communication and socialization. The acquisition of speech, language, and communication skills for individuals with severe communication disorders (such as autism) can be limited by poor generalization of acquired skills across environments. The success of the student’s ability to increase language acquisition, and functional communication skills require regular collaboration by all members of the educational team. A more consultative and collaborative approach increases the range of programming activities and environments for individuals who have communication impairments. Programming should be provided across all settings as opposed to the non-contextual environment of the speech-therapy room. Treatment goals relate to all aspects of the school, including curricular, classroom behavior and social interactions. This presentation will discuss the advantages of a “work load model” versus a “case load model,” and how the former can be more advantageous to students with severe language and communication deficits. Suggestions for practical applications will be discussed.

Wednesday, February 27, 2008
9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Four Points by Sheraton, Plainview
Fee: $100


5. PROMOTING SOCIAL SKILLS IN INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS
Mary McDonald, PhD, BCBA

This workshop will discuss a variety of strategies that have been successful for improving social skills in individuals with ASD. Specific strategies to be discussed will include topics such as: the use of behavioral rehearsal, social stories, cognitive picture rehearsal, role playing, using video modeling and video self-modeling.

Thursday, February 28, 2008
9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Four Points by Sheraton, Plainview
Fee: $100

REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Fees are nonrefundable, unless cancellation notification is provided at least 48 hours prior to workshop.

Make checks payable to Eden II Programs, and mail registration form and fee to:

Eden II Programs/The Genesis School
270 Washington Avenue, Plainview, NY 11803
Attention: Marissa Bennett

For More Information: Phone: 516-937-1397 X217 ● mbennett@eden2.org

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Please check workshops attending:

___ 2. Is My Student Really Learning? A Hands-On Workshop To Promote Student Success- $100

___ 3. Understanding, Addressing, And Managing Challenging Behavior In The School – Aged Individual With Autism - $100

___ 4. Integrating Speech-Language And Communication Programming Across The Entire School Day: A Collaborative Team Approach - $100

___ 5. Promoting Social Skills In Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorders- $100

Directions to Four Points by Sheraton Plainview, 333 South Service Road,
Plainview, NY 11803

Traveling from the East:
Take the Long Island Expressway (I-495) to Round Swamp Road (Exit 48). Proceed down the exit ramp to traffic light. Turn left onto Round Swamp Road and proceed through traffic light. Once you pass the Mobil Gas Station, make a right into the Race Palace parking lot. Proceed 50 yards to the Hotel Entrance.

Traveling from the West:
Take the Long Island Expressway (I-495) to Round Swamp Road (Exit 48). Proceed down the exit ramp (merge into the right lane). The hotel entrance will be on the right.