Fw: Dayton, OH Autism Behavioral Workshop in December

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"No More Meltdowns: Handling Challenging Behaviors & Teaching Social Skills" with Jed Baker, Ph.D.

December 11, 2009

Presented By

Dayton Area Families for Effective Autism Treatment

Autism Society of America

Dayton Chapter

Keynote Speaker

Jed Baker, Ph.D., is the director of the Social Skills Training Project, a private organization serving individuals with autism and social communication problems. He also directs social skills training for Millburn Public Schools in New Jersey. He is on the professional advisory board of Autism Today, ASPEN, ANSWER, YAI, the Kelberman Center and several other autism organizations. In addition, he writes, lectures, and provides training internationally on the topic of social skills training and managing challenging behaviors. He is an award winning author of five books, including Social Skills Training for Children and Adolescents with Asperger Syndrome and Social Communication Problems; Preparing for Life: The Complete Handbook for the Transition to Adulthood for Those with Autism and Asperger Syndrome; The Social Skills Picture Book; The Social Skills Picture Book for High School and Beyond; and No More Meltdowns: Positive

Strategies for Managing and Preventing Out-of-Control Behavior. His work has also been featured on ABC World News, Nightline, the CBS Early Show, and the Discovery Health Channel.

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Workshop DetailsDecember 11, 2009 8:30am-3:00pm

Dayton, OH

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DAFEAT and ASA-Dayton Chapter are teaming up to sponsor this exciting workshop titled, "No More Meltdowns: Handling Challenging Behaviors & Teaching Social Skills."

Workshop Description: Students on the autism spectrum often present with difficulty regulating their feelings and interacting socially. This workshop describes how to handle meltdowns and design effective behavior plans to prevent these moments and reduce frustration and anxiety. The second part of the presentation details strategies to motivate students to learn, ways to teach social skills, how to generalize skills into the natural setting and increase acceptance and tolerance from peers. Information will be imparted though lecture, interactive exercises, and video clips.

Workshop Outcome Objectives:1. To understand the reasons for social skill deficits and disruptive behaviors.2. To learn strategies to deal effectively with meltdowns and be able to put together an effective behavior plan to prevent frustrations.3. To understand how to put together a social skills training program in schools or at home.4. To learn ways to motivate verbal and non-verbal students to want to socialize.5. To learn several strategies for teaching and generalizing skills.6. To learn how to create programs for typical peers to accept students with disabilities and model positive behaviors.

Location

Far Hills Community Church5800 Clyo Rd.Dayton, OH 45459

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Registration

$75 - Professionals (Includes lunch and CEUs)

$10 - Parents or DAFEAT Members (Includes lunch)

Please print off and mail in registration form and lunch choice form. Make checks payable to: DAFEAT.

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Spectrum Training Systems, Inc. will be providing an extensive autism-related bookstore at this conference. We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover, checks, purchase orders and cash.

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