REMINDER-Great workshop FEB 18th-Dr. Gerhardt

[Guest guest]

Dr. Gerhardt is President, and Chair of the Scientific Council, for the

Organization for Autism Research, a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding

intervention research in support of individuals with an Autism Spectrum Disorder

(ASD) and their families. Dr. Gerhardt has over 25 years experience utilizing

the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis in support of adolescents and adults

with an ASD in educational, employment, and community based settings. 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, assessment of

social competence, and analysis and intervention of problematic behavior. He

has presented nationally and internationally on these topics. Dr. Gerhardt

received his doctorate from the Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey

Graduate School of Education.

Please visit www.icareinfo.org For all details- and printable brochure

please help spread the word for this great workshop- ICARE has searched for

speakers actually doing work with older children this is a subject rarely

visited. Held at Trinity Christian College in Palos Heights

Morning Session Part I: Who are adults with Autism? Evidence-based

interventions with older learners

• Break

• Morning Session Part II: Challenging behavior and community based instruction.

Components of effective transition planning at any age.

• Lunch ON YOUR OWN OR BOXED LUNCH $10. ORDERED BEFORE WORKSHOP

• Afternoon Session Part I: Families of older learners. Social Competence

• Break

• Afternoon Session Part II: Sexuality and sexual safety. Quality of life.

Using Bluetooth technology to support social/community interactions.

Useful transition skills in the community.

Career choices

Where and how we live… Lifestyle issues, Leisure, recreation, and hobbies. Our

public social circle. Our private social circle

Quality of life concerns

All this and so much more. Please contact me with any questions.

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