Wisconsin training for caregivers and therapists

[Guest guest]

Please distribute to parents, teachers, therapists, and other caregivers. This

course is designed to provide individualized training for caregivers and those

who seek jobs with in-home autism treatment programs. Training certificates

will be provided to all attendees. To maximize individualized instruction,

class size limited to 18. This is a great resource for parents looking for

beginning training for new therapists hired for summer programming.

Lakeland College Announces:

Autism Basics

One-Day Certificate Course

May 23, 2007 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Fox Cities Center -- 2320 Industrial Drive, Neenah (one block east of Hwy. 41)

Hour one: What is Autism?

a.. Background information and history of autism

b.. Diagnosis: Autism

c.. Diagnosis: PDD-NOS

d.. Diagnosis: Asperger's Syndrome

e.. Behavioral characteristics

f.. " Mind Blindness " vs. Social Cognitive Impairment: The Difference between

high-functioning autism (HFA) and Asperger's Syndrome

g.. Current research regarding cause(s)

Hours two and three: Interventions-overview of behavioral, developmental,

relationship-based, and biomedical models

a.. Applied Behavior Analysis

b.. Verbal Behavior

c.. Pivotal Response Training

d.. Relationship Development Intervention

e.. DIR/Floor Time

f.. Biomedical Interventions

g.. Other Interventions

Hour four: Educational Programs and Challenges

a.. Education: classic autism

b.. Education: High-functioning autism and Asperger's

c.. Overview of education rights

d.. Transitioning from school to college or career

Hours five and six: Help, Guidance, Funding, and Support

a.. Sibling and family issues and support

b.. Traveling, outings, recreation, etc.

c.. Planning for the future: employment and living options

d.. Legal rights and disability advocacy

e.. Local, state, and federal funding sources--when, where, and how to apply

f.. Private funding sources (e.g., health insurance)

g.. Information sources, online chat lists, internet resources, support and

advocacy groups

Registration fee: $49 (includes all materials and professional instruction)

Class limited to 18 participants-register early!

Call Beth at (920) 727-0777 for more information or to receive a registration

form