Social Skills Conference - Strongsville, Ohio

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Vocational & Psychological Services Presents

Teaching Social Skills to Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

6 credits 9:00-4:00

Instructors: Meyer, Ph.D. Cheryl Lucchesi, MSEd, BCBA Crossley, MA. BCBA

Locations: (Directions and confirmation to be emailed or mailed upon registration). Home study is also available.

Wednesday, May 9, 2007

Holiday Inn Select

Strongsville, Ohio

Target Audience: Psychologists; Social Workers (intermediate level); Marriage and Family Therapists; Licensed Professional Counselors, Case Managers and Teachers

Program Description: Thirty years of research has amassed a preponderance of evidence that early intervention for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) is the most likely to make positive, long-term improvements in the overall quality of life. The purpose of this training is to examine intervention strategies in teaching social skills to these children. Professionals will learn about a hierarchy of skills and how to effectively teach the skills to their clients.

Educational Objectives: After completion of this program participants will be able to:

· List a minimum of three barriers that impede social interactions for children on the Autism Spectrum

· Write three possible reasons for non-compliant behaviors

· Cite at least three methods for assessing social skills in children with ASD’s

· Identify strategies for the teaching of social skills involving individual and group interventions

· Prioritize skills to teach based on level of need and impact on the overall social domain of a child

Continuing Education Credits: One hundred percent attendance is required to obtain credit hours. Completion of an evaluation is also required for participants to receive credit. The certificate of completion will be mailed within 30 days after the participant has completed the workshop.

Psychologists: Vocational & Psychological Services is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Vocational & Psychological Services maintains responsibility for this program and its content. This program offers 6 CE credits for psychologists.

Counselors: This program has been approved by the National Board for Certified Counselors. Six Continuing Education Credits have been approved. Vocational & Psychological Services adheres to NBCC continuing education guidelines.

Social Workers: This course has been approved by the Pennsylvania Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors for 6 credit hours. Board approved #SWCE070892. Vocational & Psychological Services is approved through the state of Ohio, Counselor, Social Worker & Family Therapist Board (provider # MCST050605). MD, VA, and DC: An application has been submitted to the Association of Social Work Board.

Teachers: Act 48 credits are available Consult with your district or Local Professional Development Committee, as needed.

Schedule

8:30 - 9:00 Registration

Social Challenges of Autism Spectrum Disorders

9:00 - 9:30 Introduction - Overview of autism spectrum disorders

9:30 - 10:15 Social, language and communication deficits

10:15 - 10:30 Break

10:30 - 11:30 Impact on families, caregivers & service providers, social development

11:30 - 12:15 Acquiring a hierarchy of social skills

12:15 - 1:15 Lunch on our own

Intervention Strategies

1:15 - 1:30 Individual and group objectives

1:30 - 2:30 Teaching social skills

2:30 - 2:45 Break

2:45 - 3:45 Teaching social skills continued

3:45 - 4:00 Discussion and workshop evaluations

Early Registration (Postmarked 10 days prior to seminar) $149.00; Regular $159.00; Groups of 3 or more $139.00

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Registration: Send registration and payment to Dr. Uran; Holly Pointe Bldg. # 304; 220 S. Main St; , PA 16001

Special Needs, questions or concerns: Please advise us, at least 2 weeks prior to seminar of any needs that may require special accommodations. Contact us at 724-287-5604 or via e-mail at vpsdocs@..., for special needs, questions or concerns. Please call or e-mail if interested in home study programs.

Cancellation Policy: Full refund less $20 processing fee if requested up to 2 weeks from the date of the seminar. No refunds thereafter.

Meyer, Ph.D.

Meyer, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist with extensive counseling experiences involving adults and children. He has been in private practice for more than 24 years. Dr. Meyer has provided program development, implementation and supervision of social skills training for children with autism spectrum disorders, consultations with behavioral health rehabilitation services and medical assistance programs for strengths based psychological evaluations and diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders.

Cheryl Lucchesi, MSEd, BCBA

Ms. Lucchesi is the Clinical Director of the Lawrence County Office of Vocational & Psychological Services. She is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, providing consultation in the development of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) and Discrete Trial Training Programs for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. She conducts social skills training groups for children and adolescents with Autism, PDD and Asperger’s Disorder.

Crossley, MA. BCBA

Ms. Crossley is the Director of Autism and Program Development at Vocational & Psychological Services. She is a Board Certified Behavioral Analyst and provides consultation and training to advance the knowledge and skill-base for intervention strategies around Applied Behavior Analysis and conducts social skills training groups. Ms. Crossley has been an adjunct instructor at several colleges and universities and has an extensive background in the field of mental health with children, adolescents and families at local, regional and statewide levels. As a grant writer, she has developed programs from concept to implementation.

Vocational & Psychological Services

Vocational & Psychological Services (VPS) provides mental health services to children, families and individuals in our five offices in Western Pennsylvania. VPS offers psychological evaluations, outpatient therapy, group counseling as well as Wraparound and consultation services related to autism and other developmental disorders. Autism programs are developed and supervised by experienced professionals trained and certified by the Behavior Analysis Certification Board. VPS is dedicated to providing high quality, individualized services. Vocational & Psychological Services is available for consultation in establishing and monitoring programs for autism. See what's free at AOL.com.