Dr. Bridget Social Skills and Behavioral Autism Workshop - Portland, OR

[Guest guest]

ANNOUNCING: Dr. Bridget : Increasing the behavioral and social

functioning of individuals with autism

PLACE: Oregon Health Sciences University, OHSU Auditorium, Portland, OR

DATE: April 20, 2002, Saturday

TIME: Registration 8am-9am, workshop 9am-4:30pm

CEUS: Washington State Clock Hours, ASHA

For more information and registration:

http://feator.org/taylor

call 503-282-3328

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SESSION I: THE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF PROBLEM BEHAVIOR

Children with autism can present with chal-lenging behavior. It is not

uncommon for an individual with autism to engage in high rates of repetitive

non-purposeful behavior, tantrum in the presence of demands, or engage in

aggression or self injury when denied access to preferred activities.

Problem behavior can significantly interfere with and limit educational and

social opportunities, negatively impact family functioning, and if not

addressed can limit overall community integration experiences. Overview will

provide the potential reasons why problem behavior exists, innovative

interventions that match treatment to function, and practical strategies

parents and teachers can implement to prevent the development of problem

behavior. Case examples will be presented through lecture and videotapes to

illustrate assessment, intervention and database outcomes.

SESSION 2: INCORPORATING PEERS IN THE TREATMENT OF CHILDREN WITH AUTISM:

PUTTING RESEARCH INTO PRACTICE

Teaching children with autism to socialize and interact with their peers is

an important component to a comprehensive behavioral program. Benefiting

from these interactions, however, requires systematic programming based upon

the principles of applied behavior analysis. This workshop will review the

research base supporting peer directed programming for children with autism,

and specific strategies that promote successful interactions. Videotaped

samples of prerequisites skills and teaching interventions will be

presented.

Kathy , Parent and co-President FEAT of Oregon

http://feator.org http://kathyandcalvin.com