Myles to speak in New Philadelphia - Tuscarawas County

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Dear Friend of ASO:

Information on a presentation by Myles at ECOSERRC in New Philadelphia - Tuscarawas County, Feb. 20, 2007. Cost is $10. Details follow my signature. FYI - Please share.

Sincerely,

Barbara C. YavorcikPresidentAutism Society of Ohio701 S. Main St.Akron, OH 44311(330) 376-0211fax: (330) 376-1226email: askASO@...home: byavorcik@...web: www.autismohio.org--------------------------------------------

Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI) &

East Central Ohio Special Education Regional Resource Center (ECOSERRC)

Proudly Present:

Supporting Students with Asperger's Syndrome and High Functioning Autism:

Strategies for Social and Academic Success

Myles, Ph.D.

Chief of Programs and Development

Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence Disabilities (OCALI)

Date: Tuesday, February 20, 2007

Time: 9:00 A.M. – 3:30 P.M.

Registration starts at 8:30 AM

Location:

JIMS Place - First United Methodist Church

208 West High Avenue

New Philadelphia, OH

Presenter

Myles, Ph.D. is Chief of Programs and Development for the Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence Disabilities. The recipient of the 2004 Autism Society of America’s Outstanding Professional Award and the 2006 Princeton Fellowship Award, she has written numerous articles and books on Asperger Syndrome and autism including Asperger Syndrome and Difficult Moments: Practical Solutions for Tantrums, Rage and Meltdowns (with Southwick) and Asperger Syndrome and Adolescence: Practical Solutions for School Success (with Adreon), the winner of the Autism Society of America’s Outstanding Literary Work. has made over 500 presentations all over the world and written more than 150 articles and books on autism and Asperger Syndrome. In addition, she has received millions of dollars in grants to support the education of students on the autism spectrum. Myles is on the executive boards of several organizations, including the Organization for Autism Research and Maap Services, Inc. She was recently acknowledged as the second most productive applied researcher in ASD in the world from 1997 to 2004.

Session Overview

Autism spectrum disorders are neurological disorders that effects as many as 1 per 166 individuals. Despite the increasing incidence on these exceptionalities, it is often challenging to identify best practices. This session will discuss issues relevant to students with high functioning autism and Asperger Syndrome. Briefly, the following topics will be discussed: (a) characteristics, ( environmental demands, © academic modifications, and (d) social supports. In addition, the hidden curriculum for students will be overviewed.

Target Audience

Educators, parents and support personnel working with students with Autism spectrum disorders.

Cost

$10.00 payable by check made out to lin County ESC (Lunch will be provided.)

Certificate of Participation

OCALI will provide a Certificate of Participation for 5.5 contact hours at the conclusion of the inservice.

For More Information:

Pratt

Assistive Technology Consultant

ECOSERRC

141 Mc Drive SW

New Philadelphia, OH 44663

330-343-3355

1-800-362-6687

To Register for Full-Day Session:

Return completed registration form with a $10 check payable to ESC of lin County (lunch provided) by February 13, 2007 to:

Padro

c/o ECOSERRC

141 Mc Drive SW

New Philadelphia, OH 44663

Your registration will be confirmed upon receipt of your registration and payment.