June Autism Workshops - Long Island

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Eden II/Genesis Programs are offering these workshops in June and space is

still available. A certificate of workshop completion will be given for

each workshop. For more information or to register, contact 516-937-1397

x217 or mbennett@....

Eden II/KeySpan Foundation Autism Series Workshop

OVERVIEW OF AUTISM AND ABA

Presenter: Joanne Sgambati, PhD

This workshop will provide an overview of diagnostic criteria for autism

spectrum disorders, discuss the unique learning characteristics of children

with ASD, address the various cognitive, language and social deficits

associated with ASD and provide an overview of ABA, including discrete

trial instruction, prompting, and effective reinforcement procedures.

Monday, June 9, 2008

9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

The Genesis School

270 Washington Avenue

Plainview, NY 11803

THIS WORKSHOP IS FREE TO ATTEND

REGISTRATION IS LIMITED TO 50 ATTENDEES

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E.I./EARLY CHILDHOOD ABA TRAINING WORKSHOP SERIES

CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT FOR YOUNG LEARNERS WITH ASD

Presenter: Mc, PhD, BCBA

This workshop will provide participants with information regarding

individualized curriculum development. Specifically, discrimination

training, generalization (stimulus (across settings, materials, people,

response), foundation skills, scope and sequence and curriculum

templates/lesson plans will be reviewed.

Wednesday, June 11, 2008

4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Four Points by Sheraton, Plainview

Fee: $75.00

PROMOTING SOCIALIZATION AND PLAY IN YOUNG LEARNERS WITH ASD

Presenter: Mc, PhD, BCBA

This workshop will focus on specific techniques used to assess play and

social skills in the young learner with ASD. In addition, the workshop

will address how to select specific curriculum objectives for young

learners in the areas of play and socialization. Ways in which to motivate

children with autism to play will be discussed. Specific teaching methods

will be reviewed as they relate to play and socialization (e.g.,

video-modeling, observational learning).

Wednesday, June 18, 2008

4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Four Points by Sheraton, Plainview

Fee: $75.00

ADVANCED CURRICULUM PLANNING for YOUNG LEARNERS WITH ASD

Dana Battaglia, M. Phil, CCC-SLP

This workshop will address the curriculum planning needs of young learners

with ASD who have surpassed the basic curriculum and have moved on to

higher-level thinking. The workshop will cover curriculum areas such as:

problem solving, flexible thinking, perspective-taking and social

referencing.

Tuesday, June 24, 2008

4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Four Points by Sheraton, Plainview

Fee: $75.00

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MOVING BEYOND CONCRETE LANGUAGE: STRATEGIES FOR PROMOTING ABSTRACT

LANGUAGE

Joanne Gerenser, PhD, CCC-SLP

Despite significant advances in the programming of speech and language in

learners with autism, many individuals continue to demonstrate significant

limitations in the comprehension and use of abstract language. This

workshop will provide an overview of the obstacles to the development of

abstract and non-literal language in individuals with ASD. Strategies to

address these obstacles will be discussed. In addition, specific programs

to promote the comprehension and use of abstract language will be

reviewed.

Monday, June 9, 2008

4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Four Points by Sheraton, Plainview

Fee: $75.00

ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION PROCEDURES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH ASD: AN OVERVIEW

OF STANDARDIZED AND INFORMAL MEASURE OF SPEECH, LANGUAGE, AND COMMUNICATION

Dana Battaglia, M.Phil., CCC-SLP, Piera Interdonati, MA, CCC-SLP

Speech and language evaluations are essential for a number of reasons,

including access to services, identifying strengths and deficit areas as

well as establishing current levels of performance. Evaluations typically

consist of a combination of formal standardized tests as well as less

formal observations and checklists. The complex learning characteristics

as well as scattered skill profiles of learners with autism often makes

assessment challenging. This presentation will provide an overview of the

learning profiles of individuals with ASD and their impact on the

assessment process. In addition, different standardized and

non-standardized tests and evaluation tools will be discussed along with

implications for their use. A primary focus of this workshop will be to

provide effective evaluation tools and procedures to address comprehensive

program development for the learner with ASD.

Tuesday, June 17, 2008

4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Four Points by Sheraton, Plainview

Fee: $75.00

AUGMENTATIVE/ALTERNATIVE COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS: TRANSITIONING FROM PECS

TO VOICE OUTPUT COMMUNICATION AIDS: PRACTICAL ISSUES & CONSIDERATIONS

Jan Downey, MA, CCC-SLP, Bainor, MA, CCC-SLP, Helen Guggino, MA

It is estimated that 30-50% of individuals with Autistic Spectrum Disorder

(ASD) may never develop functional speech; therefore,

augmentative/alternative communication systems are necessary to increase

language and communication skills in learners with autism throughout their

life span. It is our role as Speech Pathologists to determine which system

is most effective, and to modify or change a student’s current system to

continue to meet their communicative needs. This workshop will discuss

when to consider transitioning to a Voice Output Communication Aid (VOCA)

for students who are using a Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)

book or board. The unique language and learning characteristics of

individuals with autism will also be reviewed as knowledge of these unique

aspects is critical when considering transitioning from non-electronic

aided systems to electronic voice output communication aids. General

criteria for transitioning from PECS to VOCA including the assessment of a

student’s individual needs will be discussed.

Monday, June 23, 2008

4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Four Points by Sheraton, Plainview

Fee: $75.00

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