For info on the workshops-email Lisa Szabo , or call 216.448.6440. Click here to register for an Autism Workshop online.
Workshops for Professionals and Families Who Work with Children with Autism
Registration/Information
2008 Workshops
Basic Foundations in Applied Behavioral Analysis
Cost: $300 per person
Aug. 14-15, 2008
This two-day workshop introduces the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Target audience includes classroom teachers, special education teachers, speech/language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, paraprofessionals, principals, counselors, parents and all other personnel who have direct contact with a child with autism.
Topics will include:
• What is autism?
• Overview and history of ABA
• Principles of ABA
• Discrete trial teaching
• Functional behavior analysis
• Speech and language characteristics
• Techniques for small group instruction
• Techniques for paraprofessionals
• Curricular issues
Paraprofessional’s Workshop on Behavioral Techniques
Cost: $150 per person
Sept. 12, 2008
This one-day workshop is designed for paraprofessionals who work with children who have special needs. The workshop will provide the skills needed to facilitate socialization, communication, class participation, independence and daily living skills using Applied Behavioral Analysis strategies. Data collection methods will be outlined. Participants will be actively involved in discussion, role-play of scenarios and interactive video-observation.
Career and Employment Development Strategies for Individuals with Autism
Cost: $150 per person
Oct. 23, 2008
More adults with autism than ever before will need to enter the workforce, and preparation is essential. This workshop will address various aspects of career preparation and job placement for individuals with autism spectrum disorder.
Topics will include:
• Evaluating the individual for career paths
• Educating employers about hiring people with autism
• How to “tier” employment opportunities for individuals with autism
• Job coaching and career counseling for individuals with autism
• What to do when the job isn’t working
Strategies and Concepts: Communication, Socialization and Autism
Cost: $150 per person
Nov. 20, 2008
Individuals with autism are affected every day by challenges in communication and socialization. This one day workshop will provide the participants with an understanding of language and communication as it relates to autism and behavioral strategies to improve socio-communicative interactions.
Topics will include:
• Speech and language characteristics of autism spectrum disorder
• Exploring the relationship between communication and socialization
• Strategies for establishing group goals for socialization
• Strategies for generalizing communication strategies across environments
• Improving the instructor’s ability to facilitate social language
Teaching Play and Leisure Activities to Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Cost: $150 per person
Nov. 21, 2008
This one-day workshop is designed to provide strategies for parents and professionals to utilize when teaching children of all ages to acquire functional and appropriate play/leisure skills. Discussions will incorporate ways to make play/leisure an enjoyable part of daily living. Strategies for embedding Applied Behavioral Analysis principles in the following will be addressed:
• Age-appropriate activities
• Understanding the differences between special interests and play/leisure skills
• Going out into the community
• Planning for a peer visit
• Expanding interests
• Expanding parallel/cooperative play
2009 Workshops
Advanced Methods in Applied Behavioral Analysis
Cost: $150 per person
Jan. 23, 2009
May 15, 2009
This one-day workshop for professionals and/or those who have completed “Basic Foundations in Applied Behavior Analysis” is designed to further participants’ knowledge of various behavioral concepts. Participants will practice skills through role-play, video observation and discussion.
Topics will include:
• A description of challenging behavior
• The functional assessment process
• Teaching replacement behavior
• Interventions
• The data collection process
• Ethical considerations
Strategies and Concepts: Communication, Socialization and Autism
Cost: $150 per person
Feb. 26, 2009
November 13, 2009
Individuals with autism are affected every day by challenges in communication and socialization. This one-day workshop will provide participants with an understanding of language and communication as they relate to autism and behavioral strategies to improve socio-communicative interactions.
Topics will include:
• Speech and language characteristics of autism spectrum disorder
• Exploring the relationship between communication and socialization
• Strategies for establishing group goals for socialization
• Strategies for generalizing communication strategies across environments
• Improving the instructor’s ability to facilitate social language
Paraprofessional’s Workshop on Behavioral Techniques
Cost: $150 per person
Feb. 27, 2009
Sept. 11, 2009
This one-day workshop is designed for paraprofessionals who work with children who have special needs. The workshop will provide the skills needed to facilitate socialization, communication, class participation, independence and daily living skills using Applied Behavioral Analysis strategies. Data collection methods will be outlined. Participants will be actively involved in discussion, role-play of scenarios and interactive video-observation.
Career and Employment Development Strategies for Individuals with Autism
Cost: $150 per person
March 6, 2009
Oct. 22, 2009
More adults with autism than ever before will need to enter the workforce, and preparation is essential. This workshop will address various aspects of career preparation and job placement for individuals with autism spectrum disorder.
Topics will include:
• Evaluating the individual for career paths
• Educating employers about hiring people with autism
• How to “tier” employment opportunities for individuals with autism
• Job coaching and career counseling for individuals with autism
• What to do when the job isn’t working
Teaching Play and Leisure Activities to Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Cost: $150 per person
March 13, 2009
Nov. 12, 2009
This one-day workshop is designed to provide strategies for parents and professionals to utilize when teaching children of all ages to acquire functional and appropriate play/leisure skills. Discussions will incorporate ways to make play/leisure an enjoyable part of daily living. Strategies for embedding Applied Behavioral Analysis principles in the following will be addressed:
• Age-appropriate activities
• Understanding the differences between special interests and play/leisure skills
• Going out into the community
• Planning for a peer visit
• Expanding interests
• Expanding parallel/cooperative play
Basic Foundations in Applied Behavioral Analysis
Cost: $300 per person
April 16-17, 2009
August 13-14, 2009
This two-day workshop introduces the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Target audience includes classroom teachers, special education teachers, speech/language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, paraprofessionals, principals, counselors, parents and all other personnel who have direct contact with a child with autism.
Topics will include:
• What is autism?
• Overview and history of ABA
• Principles of ABA
• Discrete trial teaching
• Functional behavior analysis
• Speech and language characteristics
• Techniques for small group instruction
• Techniques for paraprofessionals
• Curricular issues
Please register as early as possible. Seating is limited and space cannot be reserved without payment or purchase order.
