Bridges to Adulthood: Gerhardt to speak in Cincinnati

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Dear All:

Information on Bridges to Adulthood: Targeting Skills for the Next Environment a workshop sponsored by Families for Effective Autism Treatment of Greater Cincinnati and the Autism Society of Greater Cincinnati, March 24, 2007 - 8:30am to 4pm. Details and registration information follow my signature.

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 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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“Bridges to Adulthood: Targeting Skills for the Next Environmentâ€

March 24, 2007 - 8:30am to 4pm

The workshop is sponsored by Families for Effective Autism Treatment of Greater Cincinnati and the Autism Society of Greater Cincinnati.

LOCATION

Drake Hospital Conference Center

151 West Galbraith Rd, Cincinnati, OH

A certificate of attendance will be provided to each attendee. Seating will be limited.

Increasing attention is being paid to needs of learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Where job placement was once considered desirable, now the goal is career development. Instead of residential placement, there is talk of residential choices in support of quality of life.

With EARLY, comprehensive planning, the challenges of transition from student to adult can be viewed as opportunities for growth filled with new and positive experiences. This workshop will provide an overview of this movement toward transition planning for competent adulthood. Support structures, social and life skills, and sexuality will also be addressed in young adults with ASD.

Dr. Gerhardt is President of the Organization for Autism Research, Dr. Gerhardt has over 25 years experience utilizing the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis in support of adolescents and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders in educational, employment, and community based settings. He is the author or co-author of articles and book chapters on the needs of adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder, the school-to-work-transition process, assessment of social competence, and analysis and intervention of problematic behavior. He has presented nationally and internationally on these topics.

Dr. Gerhardt is an engaging speaker; and, many who have attended his presentations walk away having been enlightened and entertained.

OUTLINE

8:30AM:

REGISTRATION

9:00AM:

OVERVIEW OF TRANSITION

TRANSITION PLANNING

BEHAVIOR CHALLENGES AND TRANSITION

THE FAMILY AND TRANSITION

(THE 9:00AM SESSION WILL INCLUDE A 15 MINUTE BREAK)

12:00 NOON:

LUNCH

1:00PM:

SOCIAL SKILLS ASSESSMENT AND INTERVENTION

SEXUALITY INSTRUCTION

LEISURE AND RECREATION

QUALITY OF LIFE

(THE 1:00PM SESSION WILL INCLUDE A 15 MINUTE BREAK)

4:00PM:

ADJOURN

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REGISTRATION FORM

“BRIDGES TO ADULTHOODâ€

Dr. Gerhardt

NAME_____________________________

HOME ADDRESS___________________

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HOME PHONE______________________

WORK PHONE______________________

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REGISTRATION FEE: $50.00

Includes box lunch (circle)

turkey roast beef ham vegetarian

DETACH AND MAIL REGISTRATION

FORM AND CHECK (PAYABLE TO THE

AUTISM SOCIETY OF GREATER

CINCINNATI) TO THE FOLLOWING:

Autism Society of Greater Cincinnati

P.O. Box 43027

Cincinnati, OH 45243-0027

www.autismcincy.org

*Return Registration by March 12, 2007