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The AVID Learning Center and the Autism Center of Pittsburgh present:

"Practical Strategies for Autism & Asperger's Syndromein the School and Home"

Greenburg, PA March 27, 2007

Conference Location

Mountain View Inn & Conference Center

http://www.mountainviewinn.com

121 Village Dr.Route 30 EastGreenburg, PA 15601(724) 834-5300

RatesThrough March 4th: Professional- $138, Parent- $48March 5th or later: Professional- $148, Parent- $58

PaymentPurchase orders, Visa/Mastercard and checks are accepted.

Click here for a registration form or to register online

http://avidlearning.org/work.html

Agenda 7:15 Registration/Breakfast8:15 Welcome & Announcements8:30-10:00 Practical Strategies for Teaching Social Skills Moyes10:00-10:30 Break10:30-12:00 Teaching Social Skills, Cont.12:00-1:00 Lunch1:00-4:00 Choose Afternoon Session A or B

Session A for Teachers & Professionals1:00-2:30 Practical Strategies for Addressing Challenging Behaviors in the Classroom Moyes2:30-2:45 Break2:45-4:00 Challenging Behaviors, Cont.

Session B for Parents1-1:45 Services & Supports at Minimal Cost Waeltermann1:45-2:45 Sensory Integration Strategies at Work Cara Koscinski2:45-3:00 Break3:00-4:00 Addressing Your Child's Speech Deficits Amy

Keynote Speaker

Moyes

Moyes, a former teacher in both public and private schools for nine years, is the mother of two children. Her oldest is diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome. is currently an autism consultant/trainer for several school districts in Pennsylvania, and serves as President of the AVID Learning Center, a therapeutic center for children with disabilities located in New Kensington.

has published three books. The first, "Incorporating Social Goals in the Classroom- A Guide for Teachers and Parents of Children with High-Functioning Autism/Asperger's Syndrome," focuses on practical strategies to utilize in the regular education classroom to teach social skills. The second book, "Addressing Challenging Behaviors in the Classroom- A Guide for Teachers and Parents of Children with High-Functioning Autism/Asperger's Syndrome," helps teachers discover the reasons for problem behaviors and ways to create positive supports in the classroom to help prevent such behavior. Both books are published by Kingsley Publishers. 's third book, "I Need Help With School!- A Guide for Parents of Children with High-Functioning Autism/Asperger's Syndrome," is published by Future Horizons and provides information to help parents to understand the special education laws as they relate to their child's disability.

Conference Sponsors:

AVID Learning Center

4 Kensington Square, Suite A

New Kensington, PA 15068

(724) 594-1090

Autism Center of Pittsburgh

135 Cumberland Rd., Suite 105

Pittsburgh, PA 15237

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