Summer Institute in Cincinnati

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Barbara C. YavorcikPresidentAutism Society of Ohio701 S. Main St.Akron, OH 44311(330) 376-0211fax: (330) 376-1226email: askASO@...home: byavorcik@...web: www.autismohio.org2005 ASO Bi-Annual Conference"Reaching Beyond the Horizon - Challenging the Autism Spectrum"Friday and Saturday, October 14-15, 2005 Kingsgate Marriott in Cincinnati, Ohio ------------------------------------------

Fourth Annual

Summer Institute

For

Supporting Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders

And Other Similar Learning Challenges

Sponsored by the Southwest Ohio Regional Autism Advisory Council

When: June 13 through June 17, 2005

Where: The Special Education Regional Resource Center (SERRC) 1301 Bonnell, Cincinnati, Ohio 45215

Time: 8:30am-4:15pm daily

The target audience for the Summer Institute is educators, therapists, direct care providers and parents of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other similar learning challenges. For the first time, the Institute will be providing two distinct tracks from which participants can choose sessions. Each track is intended to provide high quality information to the participants but at different levels. The first track is composed of sessions that are intended to provide the participants with general information, build a knowledge base about autism spectrum disorders and provide a general understanding of the disorder. Basic strategies and techniques are incorporated throughout these sessions. The second track is intended for those participants who already have that general base of understanding of the disorder and of effective strategies. These sessions are intended to provide an advanced understanding and application of those strategies. The second track sessions will help to expand your repertoire and to assist you in developing problem-solving skills. Each session will be marked as Track One or Track Two.

Monday, June 13, 2005

8:00am-8:30am Registration

8:30am-11:30am Keynote Presentation

Building Bridges: Supporting Young People with ASD

Jeanne and Lyons

Jeanne is the very proud mom of . She is also a musician who writes songs for kids with ASD. is an adolescent with ASD and a budding botanist. You may have seen a few years ago as a guest on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. They will share with you their journey of building bridges together.

11:30am-1:00pm Lunch (on your own)

1:00pm-2:30pm Track One

What is Autism Spectrum Disorder?

Presenter: Brown, PhD

Dr. Brown is the Outreach Coordinator for the O’Leary Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders. She has been a consultant in areas related to ASD for 20 years, been instrumental in creating family support networks in the region and is the parent of a son with ASD.

This session will provide the participants with information about autism spectrum disorder and how it affects children in their development. Information about resources for parents and professionals will be provided.

1:00pm-2:30pm Track Two

Current Research: What Might Cause ASD?

Presenter: Molloy, MD

Dr. Molloy is on staff at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical center in both the O’Leary Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders and the Center for Epidemiology and Biostatistics.

This session will provide participants with information about the most current research related to ASD. New studies and the status of previous work will be reviewed.

2:45pm-4:15pm Track One and Track Two Combined

Update on Treatment, State of the State of ASD

Presenter: Patty Manning-, MD

Dr. Manning is the clinical Director at the O’Leary Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders.

This session will provide participants with the “state of ASD†in the region and in Ohio. Current national and local trends in diagnosis and treatment will be reviewed.

Tuesday, June 14, 2005

8:00am-8:30am Registration

8:30am-11:30am Track One

Intervention Methodologies for Children with ASD

Presenters: Donna Murray, Ph.D

Dr. Murray is Director of Treatment at the O’Leary Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Brown, Ph.D

Dr. Brown is the Outreach Coordinator for the O’Leary Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders.

This session will explore many of the methods used most frequently by parents and educators to support students with ASD. Ideas to incorporate strategies from a variety of methods will be discussed. “Best practice†will be reviewed.

Track Two

Successful Sensory Strategies in the Classroom

Presenters: Joan Dostal, OTR/L, Jill OTR/L

Both work at the Cincinnati Occupational Therapy Institute (COTI).

Successfully incorporating sensory strategies in the classroom is an ongoing process of developing, evaluating and modifying the interventions. Participants will use an interactive approach to develop the skills needed by all team members to actively participate in the process of meeting the sensory needs of children on the spectrum. Participants will be encouraged to discuss their successes and challenges in utilizing sensory strategies with the group.

11:30am-1:00pm Lunch (on your own)

1:00pm-4:15pm Track One

The Basics of Structured Teaching: TEACCH

Presenter: Rubin, Ph.D.

Dr. Rubin is currently on faculty at Miami University and has a private practice specializing in consultation, evaluation and assessment of students with developmental disabilities, particularly students with ASD.

Participants will learn the importance of a structured environment for persons with ASD and learn effective intervention strategies within that environment. The TEACCH or Structured Teaching approach will be highlighted.

Track Two

Developing Social Skills

Presenters: Bullock, M.Ed.

is a Certified School Psychologist from the Forest Hills School District.

TKacz, MS, SLP, CCC

is a licensed speech/language pathologist in the Forest Hills School District.

Kim Singleton-Filio, MS, SLP, CCC

Kim is the Integrated ASD Specialist for the Lakota Local School District.

This session will provide participants with ideas, strategies and models used in the development of social competencies with children with ASD.

Wednesday, June 15, 2005

8:00am-8:30am Registration

8:30am-11:30am Track One

The Importance of Communication Strategies

Presenters: Terri Messerschmidt, MS, SLP, CCC

Bridget Kent, MS SLP, CCC

Both are on staff at the O’Leary Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders.

This session is designed to address the communication/social skills needs of children with ASD. Participants will learn about the importance of communicative competence for children with ASD. Some specific strategies will be discussed.

Track Two-This is a full day presentation

Behavioral Strategies: Behavior Assessment and Management – Applications

Presenters: Rena Sorensen-Burnworth, Ph.D.

Foti-Hoff, Psy.D.

Kroeger-Geoppinger, Psy.D.

All are on staff at the O’Leary Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders and work with families, schools and private providers to develop and support behavior intervention plans.

This session will provide participants the opportunity to practice skills in functional assessment, data collection, and behavior management planning through the use of hands on activities. Participants will be involved in video tape analysis of behaviors of children with autism spectrum and will practice data collection and functional analysis skills. Previous training in functional assessment is recommended.

11:30am-1:00pm Lunch (on your own)

1:00pm-4:15pm Track One

Social Issues for Adolescents with ASD

Presenter: Magnus Kopnick, Ph.D.

Dr. Kopnick is a private educational and behavioral consultant specializing in the support of individuals with ASD and severe behaviors.

This session will explore more in depth the issues specific to adolescents with ASD such as friendships, relating to friends of the opposite sex, dating, puberty and sexuality. Participants will learn about the changing social needs of persons with ASD as they get older. Specific intervention strategies will be discussed.

1:00pm-4:15pm Track Two

This is a continuation of the full-day Behavioral Strategies workshop listed above.

Thursday, June 16, 2005

8:00am-8:30am Registration

8:30am-11:30am Track One

Understanding the Sensory Connection

Presenter: Joan Dostal OTR/L

Joan is the Pediatric Coordinator and Co-owner of Cincinnati Occupational Therapy Institute (COTI). She has 27 years of experience in the field and specializes in Sensory Integration.

This session will focus on the analysis of behavior of students with ASD from a sensory perspective. Participants will learn about the importance of understanding the sensory needs of children with ASD and will learn effective intervention strategies.

8:30am-11:30am Track Two-This is a full day presentation

Structured Teaching-Taking It To The Next Level

Presenters: Christi Carnahan, B.S.

Christi is currently a teacher at Mercer Elementary, Forest Hills Local Schools

Kelli Wagner, M.Ed. Kelli is currently a teacher at Delshire Elementary, Oak Hills Local Schools

Kelley Mihelik, B.S. Kelley is currently a teacher at Dulles Elementary, Oak Hills Local Schools

Kim Singleton-Filio, CCC-SLP Kim is the Integrated ASD Specialist for the Lokota Local School District

Troup, M.Ed. is currently a teacher at Delshire Elementary, Oak Hills Local Schools

This session is designed to help participants explore the critical issues of implementing a structured classroom and develop strategies to get to a high level of competence. Strategies to create structure in regular classes and within classrooms with many differing disabilities will be explored.

11:30am-1:00pm Lunch (daily on your own)

1:00pm-4:15pm Track One

Understanding Behavior of Students with ASD

Presenter: Dr. Rene Sorenson-Burnworth, Ph.D.

Dr. Sorensen-Burnworth is on staff at the O’Leary Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders, Division of Developmental Disabilities, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center.

A fundamental part of supporting students with ASD is identifying behaviors that interfere with learning and designing interventions that work. This session will be spent examining core skills for decreasing behavior problems. Participants will learn strategies dealing with functional communication, waiting, increasing compliant behaviors, following a schedule and increasing independence.

1:00pm-4:15pm Track Two

This is a continuation of the full-day Structured Teaching workshop listed above

Friday, June 17, 2005

8:00am-8:30am Registration

8:30am-4:15pm Track One and Track Two. This is a full day workshop designed for all participants.

Understanding Asperger Syndrome: Update on Diagnosis and Intervention

Presenters: Donna Murray, Ph.D

Dr. Murray is Director of Treatment at the O’Leary Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Brown, Ph.D

Dr. Brown is the Outreach Coordinator for the O’Leary Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Judy Reinhold, RN, MSN, CPNP

Judy is the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner at the O’Leary Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders

This all day session is designed to provide comprehensive information about Asperger Syndrome, its diagnosis, treatment and impact on the family. Participants will learn effective strategies for use in the classroom and at home.

General Information

Morning sessions daily will begin at 8:30am until 11:30am. Afternoon sessions will begin promptly at 1:00pm until 4:15pm.

Coffee and tea will be provided daily. Lunch is on your own.

Cost: $100.00 for the entire week

$30.00 for any daily session

Payable on the first day of attendance. Make checks/PO payable to

CCHMC (Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center)

Credit: 6 Hr. Certificate of Participation per day,

30 Hr. Certificate of Participation for all 5 days

$5.00 fee. Cash or make checks out to HCESC.

OR

3 Quarter hour UC Graduate Credit (pending approval) for full day attendance all five days. Cost: $411.00

MRDD and OSPA credits pending approval.

To Register, Please Mail/Fax the attached Registration Form to:

The SWO SERRC

1301 Bonnell, 3rd Floor

Cincinnati, Ohio 45215

Or

Fax: 513 563-0588

This conference is in part sponsored by:

· The Hamilton County Board of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities

· Southwest Ohio Special Education Regional Resource Center

· The O’Leary Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders, Division of Developmental Disabilities, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center.

Questions regarding the conference can be directed to J. Bruce Kramer at

(513) 636-7616 or e-mail at bruce.kramer@...

Summer Institute-Autism Spectrum Disorders and Other Similar Learning Challenges

June 13-17, 2005

Registration Form

Name_______________________________________________________________________________

Home Address______________________________________________________________________

City/State/Zip_____________________________________________________________________

E-mail address_____________________________________________________________________

School Building Name _____________________________________________________________

School District_____________________________________________________________________

Agency (If not employed by a school)_______________________________________________

Home Phone_________________________

Work Phone__________________________

Position (check one that best describes you):

__Administrator

__Family Member (Parent/Surrogate Parent __General Ed Teacher (Pre K __General Ed Teacher (grades 1-3) __General Ed Teacher (grades 4-8)

__General Education Teacher (grades 9-12) __Related Services Personnel

__Special Education Teacher (Pre K) __Special Ed Teacher (School age)

__Other (please specify___________________________________________________

Special Accommodations Needed_________________________________________________________

Graduate Credit Option Yes No

___ I would like to register for the entire week of June 13-17 (Cost

for the entire week is $100.00)

___ I would like to register for the following days:

(Cost is $30.00 per day)

__ Monday, June 13, 2005 __ Tuesday, June 14, 2005

__Wednesday, June 15, 2005 __Thursday, June 16, 2005

__Friday, June 17, 2005

Sessions-PLEASE INDICATE YOUR CHOICES

Monday PM

__What Is Autism Spectrum Disorders __Current Research

Tuesday AM

__Intervention Methodologies __Successful Sensory Strategies

Tuesday PM

__Basics of Structured Teaching __Developing Social Skills

Wednesday AM

__ Importance of Communication __ALL DAY Behavioral Strategies

Wednesday PM

__Social Issues for Older Adolescents __Continuation of Behavioral Strategies

Thursday AM

__Understanding the Sensory Connection __ALL DAY Structured Teaching

Thursday PM

__Understanding Behavior __Continuation of Structured Teaching

Friday All day session

__Asperger Syndrome

Mail this Registration Form to:

SWO SERRC

1301 Bonnell Ave.Cincinnati, Ohio 45215 Or Fax: (513) 563-0588