Guest guest Posted June 14, 2009 Report Share Posted June 14, 2009 July 1, 2009 Free ABA / Autism training every month from 10am to 12pm Must RSVP to trainings@... or call 516 433 4321 Venue: The Elija House 665 N. Newbridge Rd. Levittown NY 11756 Go To Trainings Page for more information http://elija.org/trainings.html ------------------------------------- Date: Friday, July 24, 2009 Presented By: Gerhardt, Ed.D, The Organization for Autism Research Title: Bridges to Adulthood Venue: Marriott Residence Inn, 9 Gerhard Road Plainview, New York 11803 Time: Registration 8:30 - Workshop 9:00 am- 4:00 pm Cost: 50.00 ELIJA Members | 60.00 Non Members | 70.00 Late or Walk In July 17, 2009 Continental Breakfast Included (those with dietary restrictions are kindly asked to bring their own food) Description: Today, professionals, families and learners with ASD are beginning to redefine the outcomes of the transition process beyond simple job placement to focus on career development and measures of personal competence and life satisfaction. To this end, this presentation will provide an overview and practical suggestions for transition planning AT ANY AGE in support of desirable and individualized employment outcomes with attention to assessment, community based training, employment development, job-related social skills, and quality of life concerns. Learning Objectives After having attended this workshop, participants will be able to: Identify the components of a comprehensive transition plan Define the multiple constituent groups whose needs are to be meet in the employment development process Discuss the important of co-worker training in employment maintenance. Describe the individually determined components of an assessment of quality of life About the Presenter: Gerhardt, Ed.D., is a consultant whose private practice is based in Baltimore, MD. He is the author or co-author of articles and book chapters on the needs of adults with autism spectrum disorder, the school-to-work transition process and analysis and intervention of problematic behavior. He has presented nationally and internationally on these topics.Dr. Gerhardt is the President and the Chairman of the Scientific Council, of the Organization for Autism Research (OAR). He received his doctorate from the Rutgers University Graduate School of Education. Previous professional positions include serving as the Executive Director Nassau Suffolk Services for Autism, and an appointment as Research Assistant Professor at the Rutgers University Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology where he served as the Director of the Division of Transition and Adult Services at the s Developmental Disabilities Center. It was in this capacity that Dr. Gerhardt co-founded the s Group, a social skills and support service for adults with Asperger's Disorder or High Functioning Autism. He currently serves on numerous professional advisory boards, including the Autism Society of America, MAAP Services, NJ COSAC and ASPEN. REGISTRATION for July 24 2009, Bridges to Adulthood: CLICK HERE FOR MAIL IN REGISTRATION http://elija.org/Gerhardt2009Mailin.html Online Credit Card Registration CLICK HERE http://elija.org/Gerhardt2009cc.html August 2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- August 5, 2009 Free ABA / Autism training every month from 10am to 12pm Must RSVP to trainings@... or call 516 433 4321 Venue: The Elija House 665 N. Newbridge Rd. Levittown NY 11756 Go To Trainings Page for more information http://elija.org/trainings.html ------------------------- Date: Friday August 7 2009 Presented By: Dr. Bobby Newman & Helen Bloomer Title: SOCIAL SKILLS & SELF MANAGEMENT FOR PEOPLE DIAGNOSED WITH ASD: IT'S HARD, BUT IT'S WORTH IT! Time:10-3 Cost: $25 Venue: Levittown Community Hall 201 Levittown Parkway (between and Old Country Road) To register Call or email us at 516 433 4321 or trainings@... Learner Objectives 1. Participants will be able to identify and describe strategies that can be implemented to increase social skills across behavior, etiquette and conversation domains. 2. Participants will be able to describe the Circles Program and the various components that can be incorporated into it. 3. Participants will be able to identify self-management procedures that can be implemented for each of the strategies discussed. TO Register Email or call us! 516 433 4321 or trainings@... We take Visa and Mastercard as well on the phone ------------------------ Date: Monday-Wednesday August 17-19, 2009 Presented By: Effective Interventions, Inc. Debora BCaBA and Dibra Title: 3 Day Intensive ABA & AUTISM workshop Time: Registration 8:30- 9 am Workshop 9 am to 4 pm Cost: $250 Before August 10 2009 OR $275 Late/Walk-in (after August 10, 2009) Continental Breakfast Included , LUNCH ON OWN (those with dietary restrictions are kindly asked to bring their own food) Venue: Marriott Residence Inn, 9 Gerhard Road Plainview, New York 11803 Description:Attendees will get an in depth and comprehensive 3 day workshop to learn about Autism and it's core deficits , Applied Behavior Analysis and how it applies to teaching learners with autism, how to utilize the principals of behavior analysis to remediate the deficits of learners with autism, be introduced to the analysis of Verbal behavior and effective teaching strategies that help facilitate communication, reduce learner errors and problem behavior while increasing on task behaviors. Video Examples are used Learning Objectives: Participant will gain information on The 3 Core Deficits of Autism The Definition of Applied Behavior Analysis, What is IS and IS NOT The Primary Processes of ABA (Functional Relationships, Reinforcement, Punishment, Extinction) The importance of Understanding the Functions of Behavior The Analysis of Verbal Behavior How to build a rapport and a positive learning environment How to gain instructional control through some suggested teaching procedures Data collection and Program Design Presenters:Debora received her BA in Sociology from Hofstra University. and is a Board Certified Associate Behavior Analyst. She completed her coursework and received her certificate in Professional Development in Autism through Penn State University. She serves as the Co Executive Director of The Elija School ,a school for children with Autism, as well as the Co Director of Effective Interventions Clinic, a behavioral clinic/agency serving the needs of individuals with autism. Mrs. is actively involved in the Association for Behavior Analysis at the State and National capacity. She provides advocacy and workshops for families and educators who have been touched by Autism. She has a 9 year old son, on the Autism Spectrum and a 8 year old daughter, and resides on of Long Island. received her coursework in Behavior Analysis and her certificate in Professional Development in Autism through Penn State University, Bureau of Special Education.She serves as the Co Executive Director of The Elija School ,a school for children with Autism, as well as the Co Director of Effective Interventions Clinic, a behavioral clinic/agency serving the needs of individuals with autism. Mrs. Dibra provides workshops and staff training and development geared toward improving the competency level of educators and available quality services for individuals with autism. She has 3 children, including a 11 year old son with Autism and lives on Long Island New York. Registration: Click here for Mail in registration for 3 Day http://www.effectiveinterventions.com/mailin3day.html Click here for Online Credit Card registration for 3 day in workshop http://www.effectiveinterventions.com/aba3daycc.html September 2009 ----------------------------------------------------------------------September 2, 2009 Free ABA / Autism training every month from 10am to 12pm Must RSVP to trainings@... or call 5164334321 Venue: The Elija House 665 N. Newbridge Rd. Levittown NY 11756 Go To Trainings Page for more information http://elija.org/trainings.html October 2009 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------\ \ ------------- October 7, 2009 Free ABA / Autism training every month from 10am to 12pm Must RSVP to trainings@... or call 5164334321 Venue: The Elija House 665 N. Newbridge Rd. Levittown NY 11756 Go To Trainings Page for more information http://elija.org/trainings.html November 2009 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------\ \ ------------- November 4, 2009 Free ABA / Autism training every month from 10am to 12pm Must RSVP to trainings@... or call 5164334321 Venue: The Elija House 665 N. Newbridge Rd. Levittown NY 11756 Go To Trainings Page for more information http://elija.org/trainings.html Date: Friday November,13 2009 and November,March 14, 2009 Presented By: Pete , Esq and Pamela Title: 2 Day slaw Special Education Law and Advocacy Bootcamp Time: Registration and Continental Breakfast is 8 am to 9am, Workshops is 9 am -4:30 pm Cost: $275 for Elija Members | $325 Non Members | Walk In or Late $375 if After October 16 2009 Continental Breakfast & Lunch and afternoon refreshments Included (those with dietary restrictions are kindly asked to bring their own food) Also included are the books, slaw: Special Education Law, 2nd Edition and slaw: From Emotions to Advocacy, 2nd Edition Venue: Marriott Residence Inn, 9 Gerhard Road Plainview, New York 11803 Description: Two-day Special Education Law and Advocacy Boot Camps (12 hours)! An intensive and personalized. Participants have opportunities to network. Learner Objectives: In a slaw Boot Camp, you learn how to use special education statutes and regulations to get answers to your questions; to use tests and measurements to measure educational progress; chart out test scores; write SMART IEPs goals and objectives; learn how to use NCLB as a tool to open doors to services, learn how to create paper trails; write effective letters, and use advocacy strategies to negotiate for appropriate special education programs. We limit the number of Boot Camps to five per year and one per region of the country About the Presenters: Pete is an attorney who represents children with special educational needs. In second grade, Pete was diagnosed with learning disabilities including dyslexia, dysgraphia and ADHD. He was fortunate - his learning problems were identified early. His parents obtained intensive Orton-Gillingham remediation for him by Hanbury King. Pete's determination to help children grew out of his own educational experiences. While attending Randolph Macon College, Pete worked in a Juvenile Training School as a houseparent. After graduation with a degree in Psychology, he worked in another Juvenile Training School as a counselor and later became a Juvenile Probation Officer in the Juvenile Court system. In 1972, he was honored as Virginia's " Juvenile Probation Officer of the Year. " During that time, Pete was also attending evening college in a graduate psychology program at Virginia Commonwealth University. Pam is a psychotherapist who has worked with children and families since the early 1970's. Her training and experience in clinical psychology and clinical social work give her a unique perspective on parent-child-school dynamics, problems, and solutions. Pam has written extensively about raising, educating and advocating for children with disabilities. Pam is also the editor of The Special Ed Advocate newsletter. Pete and Pam are Adjunct Professors of Law at the and Law School where they teach a course about special education law and advocacy and assist with the Law School's Special Education Law Clinic. They are the founders of slaw, the #1 ranked website about education law, special education law, and special education advocacy To Register: FOR MAIL IN : CLICK HERE FOR MAIL IN REGISTRATION FORM http://elija.org/wrightslaw2009.html Feel free to call or email us at conferences@... or 516 433 4321 December 2009 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------- December 2, 2009 Free ABA / Autism training every month from 10am to 12pm Must RSVP to trainings@... or call 5164334321 Venue: The Elija House 665 N. Newbridge Rd. Levittown NY 11756 Go To Trainings Page for more information http://elija.org/trainings.html NOTE WORTHY EVENTS!!! ---------------------------------------- There is a Garage Sale at the Elija Foundation 665 North Newbridge Rd. Levittown NY 11756 Friday June 19, 2009 10 am to 3 pm. Please bring ONLY NEW Or Gently Used Clothing, Books, Toys and Household items to the Foundation no later than Thursday morning June 18th. ---------------------------------------- The Elija Foundation's Gala Committee is being formed , we need volunteers for the venings event and those interested in being part of the committee. The Gala this year will be held at The idge Cottage in Jericho, on Saturday November 7th 2009 please email us at gala@... www.elija.org/annualgala.html --------------------------------- Save the Date !!!Friday December 18th 2009 Holiday Dance A Thon $25.00 Minimum Proceeds benefiting Elija Foundation Family Support Services & The Elija School To volunteer for this event or join this committee email us at danceathon@... www.elija.org/danceathon.html -------------------------- Dear Friends and Colleagues: I am writing to inform you about rethink autism! www.rethinkautism.com – an innovative internet-based ABA curriculum for children with autism. I have been actively involved in the project by serving as their Clinical Advisor. Rethink autism's comprehensive curriculum has video demonstrations of teaching interactions for every program in the curriculum. The web platform allows you to track learner performance by entering data and the assessment tool recommends programs as you move through the curriculum. There is also the option to choose specific programs for your child or student. The extensive video library demonstrates a range of teaching interactions from answering questions, to initiating joint attention, to imitating a peer! Never before has a curriculum offered video demonstrations of so many essential skills. One of the more exciting components of the web-based platform is that new programs, videos and ABA-based teaching strategies will be added regularly, keeping users informed of the latest in state-of-the art research-based teaching interventions. rethink autism is committed to science-based interventions and has engaged an impressive Scientific Advisory Board: Dr. Gerhardt Dr. Carr Dr. R. Jensen Dr. Fred R. Volkmar Dr. Alessandri Hannah Hoch, PhD, BCBA, is their Director of Training and Research. Please spread the word to families and professionals and visit their website today to learn about rethink autism www.rethinkautism.com Sincerely, Bridget , Psy.D, BCBA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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