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ADVANCEMENTS
IN AUTISM IS FOR YOU IF YOU ARE...A parent or family member of
an individual with an Autism Spectrum Disorder, a special educator, a
classroom aide, residential care staff, county agency staff,
psychologist, social worker, occupational therapist, speech and language
therapist, school counselor, and more...
WORKSHOPS THAT
TARGET...Transition assessment, planning & implementation, use of
behavioral intervention to shape behavior, anxiety disorders, concepts
and teaching principles of "person-centered planning" as it relates to
individuals with autism, estate and other financial planning options for
the family of an individual with autism, local school and
community-based programs and resources, best practices for
paraprofessionals working with individuals with autism.
YOU WILL LEARN...
*The evidence supporting
early intervention for the young child with autism.
*The importance of good
transition planning to better the employment and living outcomes for
adults with autism.
*The challenges facing
residential service providers in serving clients with autism, as well as
techniques to overcome those challenges.
*Necessary training and
skills for paraprofessionals working with individuals with autism of any
age in educational or residential settings.
*The concepts of
person-centered planning to create a vision and life plan for
individuals with autism.
*The diagnosis of anxiety
behaviors and various treatments.
*Positive behavioral
approaches both to enhance positive behavior and to prevent disruptive
or negative behavior.
*The transition
initiatives in various local schools, including the Six District
Educational Compact Program available through Cuyahoga Falls, Hudson,
Tallmadge, Stow-Munroe Falls, Kent and Woodridge school systems.
*Community resources
available to families of individuals with autism, including an
introduction to the new Robert J. Keegan Family Center for Autism.
For Information:
Contact Becky Susany at the Ardmore Foundation.
Phone: 330-535-2601 ext. 307
or email:
bsusany@ardmoreinc.org
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