March - April 2010: Autism Workshops and Training Programs

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A U T I S M R E S O U R C E S

for all with special needs and for their families and caregivers

MARCH - APRIL 2010

T O D A Y

Chat with the Ohio Rehabilitation Services Commission's Administrator

Administrator Rench is embarking on a 12-city road trip to gather ideas from community members. Share your experiences and situations in small groups during inviting café-style chats. Ideas will be used to shape future state services such as employment, vocational rehabilitation, transition youth and independent living.

Monday, March 1, 4-6 pm

Sponsor: Center for Families and Children Location:

Lyon Porter Bldg., 4500 Euclid Ave.,

Cleveland, OH

Cost: FREE

Audience: Families and Professionals

Contact: 800-282-4536 ext. 1470 or email to RSVP:brenda.rhodes@ rsc.state.oh.us

Website: www.rsc.ohio.gov

Autism Workshops and Training Programs

VizZleâ„¢ Training: Games for the Family

Offerred by Monarch Center for Autism

Learn how to promote social interaction at home by playing games and performing other activities in VizZleâ„¢

March 3, 2010, 1 - 2:30 pm

Presenter:

Stafford, Monarch Teaching Technologies

Where:

Boardroom (A Building) at Bellefaire JCB

Please RSVP by calling 216.320.6805

Spotlight on the Family

Training by the OCECD

Thursday March 4, 2010, 1-3 pm

Presenter: Sandy Brickner

More information and registration:

Pat Linkhorn at ocecdpl@...

Integrating ABA in the ClassroomStudents Pre- K through 5th GradeMarch 8 & 9 (Monday and Tuesday)

8:30 am - 4:00 pm

Presenters:

Nameth Connor M.Ed., BCBAKiersten , Behavioral Therapist

Location:

Arbor Education Center 199 South Chillicothe Rd. Aurora, OH

This 2- day training for teachers and paraprofessionals will teach participants how to use Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) strategies effectively in the classroom.Participants will also get an opportunity to shadow and practice individual discrete trial training with a student diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.Certificate of Participation Available. 6.5

CEU’sFor more information call 216- 236- 3336 or info@...

Positive Parenting Strategies SeriesOfferred by the Professional Services and Kent City Schools

Who’s in Control? Effective Discipline

March 9, 6- 7:00 pm

Where:

Kent Free Library- 2nd Floor Community Room

Childcare Free

M ust RSVP contact the Parent Mentor at 330- 676- 7661 orKe_parentmentor@...

Parents' Rights

Training by the OCECD

March 10, 2010, 10 - Noon

Presenter: Valorie Dombroskas

More information and registration:

Pat Linkhorn at ocecdpl@...

Current Research in Autism

Organized by Monarch Center for Autism

Wednesday, March 10, 2010, 1-2:30pm

Presenter: Dr. Barry of Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital

Where:

Boardroom (A Building) at Bellefaire JCB

Please RSVP by calling 216.320.6805

Make & Take Visuals: Making Visuals with Picasa

Organized by Monarch Center for Autism

Wednesday, March 17, 2010, 1-2:30pm

Presented by Jeffery s and Milinkovich, Monarch School

Where:

Training Center (A Building) at Bellefaire JCB

Please RSVP by calling 216.320.6805

(registration is limited to 6 participants)

**Note: back by request, this workshop is a repeat of the "Make & Take" conducted on January 27**

Adolescent Issues in ASD co-sponsored by University Hospitals and Milestones

Date: Sun., March 21, 7:00-8:30 pm

Presenter: Dr. Barry, PhD

Location: UH Westlake Medical Center – RSVP 216-844-1289

SCHOLARSHIPS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CREDITS ARE AVAILABLE

FOR ALL THE ABOVE EVENTS THROUGH MILESTONES ORGANIZATION WWW.MILESTONES.ORG.

Early Learner Strategies: Play SkillsOffered by Milestones Organization

Date: Sun., March 21, 1:00-4:00 pm

Presenter: Cianciolo, BCBA

Location:

Milestones Autism Organization

23880 Commerce Park, Suite 2, Beachwood

RSVP and cost info 216-464-7600 or src@...

SCHOLARSHIPS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CREDITS ARE AVAILABLE

FOR ALL THE ABOVE EVENTS THROUGH MILESTONES ORGANIZATION WWW.MILESTONES.ORG.

Positive Parenting Strategies SeriesOfferred by the Professional Services and Kent City Schools

Anger Management

March 23, 6- 7:00 pm

Where:

Kent Free Library- 2nd Floor Community Room

Childcare Free

M ust RSVP contact the Parent Mentor at 330- 676- 7661 orKe_parentmentor@...

Positive Parenting Strategies SeriesOfferred by the Professional Services and Kent City Schools

Youth and Mental Health Issues: Prevention and Interventions

April 6, 6- 7:00 pmWhere:

Kent Free Library- 2nd Floor Community Room

Childcare Free

M ust RSVP contact the Parent Mentor at 330- 676- 7661 orKe_parentmentor@...

Access Methods in Assistive and Augmentative CommunicationOfferred by the Prente Romich Company

Date: Friday, April 9, 2010, 8:30-11:30 am

For more information and to register

please call 800.848.8008

Two Part ABA FundamentalsOfferred by Milestones Organization

Job Training for Home/School Aides, Caregivers, Respite Workers

Dates: Thurs., April 15 & 22, 4:00-6:00 pm

Presenter: Cianciolo, BCBA

Location:

Milestones Autism Organzation

23880 Commerce Park, Suite 2, Beachwood

RSVP and cost info 216-464-7600 or src@...

SCHOLARSHIPS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CREDITS ARE AVAILABLE

FOR ALL THE ABOVE EVENTS THROUGH MILESTONES ORGANIZATION WWW.MILESTONES.ORG.

Transition Planning forHigh School Students with Autism Offerred by Milestones Organization

Date: Fri., April 16, 9:00 am to Noon

Presenter: Ed Flegel, Secondary Transition Consultant

Location:

Milestones Autism Organzation

23880 Commerce Park, Suite 2, Beachwood

RSVP (FREE) 216-464-7600 or src@...

SCHOLARSHIPS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CREDITS ARE AVAILABLE

FOR ALL THE ABOVE EVENTS THROUGH MILESTONES ORGANIZATION WWW.MILESTONES.ORG.

Legal Issues Affecting Children with ASD Co-sponsored by University Hospitals and Milestones

Date: Wed., April 21, 7:00-8:30 pm

Presenter: Judith Saltzman

Location:

UH Westlake Medical Center

Please RSVP 216-844-1289

SCHOLARSHIPS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CREDITS ARE AVAILABLE

FOR ALL THE ABOVE EVENTS THROUGH MILESTONES ORGANIZATION WWW.MILESTONES.ORG.

Putting LAMP to Work: AAC Strategies for Promoting the Development of Communication for Individuals with ASD

The Center for AAC & Autism is excited to be able to offer free or low-cost ASHA approved trainings in the LAMP approach. These courses are designed for anyone who works with and cares about a non-verbal child with autism -- therapists, teachers, parents, aides, etc. Take advantage of this opportunity to learn more about this promising treatment approach.

Date: 05-18-2010

Time: 09:00 AM - 03:30 PM

Facility: Wooster Community Hospital

Location: Wooster, OHASHA CEUs: 0.5 Credits Status: Active

Description: This workshop will cover the role of readiness to learn and share focus in the implementation of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). The importance of using motor patterning to develop motor automaticity and implementation strategies for teaching children with ASD to use AAC will be discussed.

Please bring a Vantage Lite, Vantage, Vanguard or laptop computer with the PRC emulator software, if possible.

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