Autism: Behavioral and Social Interventions Conference

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Information on "Autism: Behavioral and Social Interventions", a conference in the Akron area sponsored by Hattie Larlham. FYI - Please share.

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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 Please note: This is provided for information purposes only. The ASO does not endorse or recommend any providers, methodologies or services. Providing this information should not be construed as an endorsement by the ASO, either explicit or impiled.

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Autism: Behavioral and Social Interventions

Saturday, October 8, 2005

8:00 am to 1:15 pm

The Hilton in Beachwood, Ohio

Brought to you by: Hattie Larlham Research Institute

Cost: $49.00 per person

CEU Credits available

This conference is for professionals who work in the field of MR/DD or autism and parents of people with disabilities.

Conference Presenters:

Dr. L. Simpson, University of Kansas

Dr. M. Sasso, University of Iowa

Dr. Zionts, University of Michigan

Goals and Objectives:

1. Gain an understanding of the functions of behaviors exhibited by learners.

2. Select appropriate interventions for specific functional behaviors.

3. Understand the role personally taken when managing the inappropriate behaviors of learns.

4. Understand the variety of social intervention techniques available and their rationale.

5. Understand an assessment model that allows for the determination of the best social intervention for each learner.

6. Review case studies that show how the social assessment and intervention process can be effective with individual learners.

7. Opportunity to present specific cases that assist in the development of social interaction interventions.

Registration can be made to: Phylliss Steiner, Hattie Larlham, 9772 Diagonal Road, Mantua, OH 44255, 1-800-233-8611 x 3013 or e-mail at phylliss.steiner@....

Reservations are limited! Register early!