Elija Workshops! Motivating Children with Autism to Speak & Free ABA/Autism

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May 5, 2009

Free ABA / Autism training from 10am to 12pm

Must RSVP to trainings@... or call 516 433 4321

Venue: The Elija House 665 N. Newbridge Rd. Levittown NY 11756

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Date: Thursday ,May 7 2009

Presented By: Tamara S. Kasper, MS,CCC- SLP, BCBA

Title:Motivating Children with Autism to Speak - Incorporating ABA Principles to

build Functional Communication

Venue:Marriott Residence Inn, 9 Gerhard Road

Plainview, New York 11803

Time: 8:30 am registration, Workshop 9 am- 4 pm

Cost: $100.00 Elija Members | $125.00 Non Members | $ 150.00 Late/Walk May 1,

2009

Continental Breakfast & Lunch Included (those with dietary restrictions are

kindly asked to bring their own food)

FREE CEU 's for BCBA's and SLP's (ASHA approved) .6 credit hours for both

Description: Many children with autism and other developmental disabilities live

with little or no verbal skills. The inability to communicate even basic

requests creates a high level of frustration and can lead to many challenging

behaviors, including self-stimulatory and self-injurious behavior. Traditional

intervention approaches are often ineffective for this population.

Presented by a practicing Speech-Language Pathologist who has also become a

Board Certified Behavior Analyst, this seminar draws from multiple treatment

frameworks to gain insight into the reasons that some children make minimal

progress and provides specific methods for enhancing the effectiveness of your

treatment. The seminar shines a light on the challenges in working with children

with autism and other developmental disabilities and provides outside-the box

teaching strategies to reduce problem behavior during teaching, to promote

functional communication, and to increase early vocal skills in this population.

Building on current treatment methods from the field of Speech Pathology as

viewed through the eyes of a behavior analyst, this workshop provides real world

examples of practical and easily implemented interventions that can be applied

across contexts. emphasis will be placed on the use of Skinner's behavioral

classification of language, which refocuses

and refines the teaching of functional communication. Methods for effective

transfer of skills from imitative to spontaneous requesting will be presented.

Procedures to systematically shape functional verbal and or manual

communication will be addressed, including utilization of the K & K Sign and Say

teaching tool and Kaufman's system of a hierarchy of vocalizations (word shells)

Focused on practical strategies, dozens of video clips illustrating treatment

methods are integrated throughout the day. Past participants have described this

dynamic seminar as " inspirational " and " empowering "

Course Objectives:

1. List 2 skills required for the development of verbal language

2. List 3 motivators that can increase the use of verbal language

3. Explain the rationale of using reinforcement in the teaching of verbal skills

4. Describe the process of using phonemic approximations in the teaching of

verbal language

5. Explain the rationale of using manual communication in conjunction with

teaching verbal language.

About the presenter:

Tamara S. Kasper, MS, SLP-CCC, BCBA has practiced as a pediatric speech/language

pathologist with emphasis on treatment of children with challenging behavior for

over 17 years. She has specialized in treatment of children within the autism

spectrum for the last 10 years. Her commitment to the children she serves led

her to pursue treatment methods outside the field of speech-language pathology.

Under the mentorship of Dr. Carbone and his protégé, Ms. Kasper became a

Board Certified Associate Behavior Analyst. Ms. Kasper has also completed

advanced training in application of Skinner's analysis of verbal behavior,

Greenspan's DIR approach, and Kaufman's strategies for apraxia of speech. She

has developed procedures to assist children with autism in developing verbal

vocal language and is co-author of the K & K Sign and Say Materials. Currently,

Ms. Kasper directs The Center for Autism Treatment and provides consulting

services, training, and workshops to treatment teams who serve children with

autism in the United States, Canada, and Europe.

REGISTRATION for May 7,2009 Motivating Children with autism to Speak

Registration by mail CLICK HERE

http://elija.org/Kasper2009.html

Online Credit Card Registration CLICK HERE

http://elija.org/Kasper2009cc.html

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Date: Friday, June 12, 2009

Presented By: Dr. Bridget , BCBA AND Dr. Joanne Gerenser SLP-CCC

Title: 2 Part Workshop! DON'T MISS THIS ONE!

AM: With Dr. The Prevention & Treatment of Challenging Behaviors / PM

With Dr. Gerenser: Utilizing Augmentative Communication Devices

Venue: Marriott Residence Inn, 9 Gerhard Road

Plainview, New York 11803

Time: Registration 8:30 am : AM with Workshop 9:00 am- 12:00 pm PM with

Gerenser 1:00pm to 4:00pm

Cost: 75.00 ELIJA Members | 100.00 Non Members | 125.00 Late or Walk In June 5

2009

..5 ASHA Approved CEUS, through EDEN II for an additional $25

Continental Breakfast Included (those with dietary restrictions are kindly asked

to bring their own food)

AM Session: Presented by Dr. Bridget

Children with autism can present with challenging behavior. For example, 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. The

presentation of 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. This talk

will provide an overview of 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 data-base outcomes.

Learning Objectives

Identify the potential functions of problem behavior

Identify environmental contexts that may occasion problem behavior

Identify skill deficits that may occasion problem behavior

Identify assessment procedures to match treatment to the function of problem

behavior

Identify ways to prevent the development of behavior problems

About the Presenter:Bridget A. is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She

holds a Doctorate of Psychology from Rutgers University, and received her

Masters degree in Early Childhood Special Education from Columbia University.

Dr. has specialized in the education and treatment of children with

autism for the past nineteen years. In 1988, she co-founded the Alpine Learning

Group, a well regarded education and treatment center for children with autism

in New Jersey. She currently serves as Executive Director of the Alpine Learning

Group. Dr. has served on the editorial board of the Journal of Applied

Behavior Analysis and currently serves on the editorial board of Behavioral

Interventions. She is also a member of the Autism Advisory Group for the

Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies. She has authored research articles and

book chapters related to autism and is a regular presenter at national and

international conferences

PM Session: Presented by Dr. Joanne Gerenser

Autism is a disorder of communication. It is estimated that 30 % of children

with autism may not develop functional speech. Alternative/augmentative

communication (AAC) systems are critical for these individuals to promote

language and communication. This workshop will provide a brief overview of the

unique language and learning characteristics of individuals on the autism

spectrum. Knowledge of these unique aspects in critical when considering an AAC

system. Unaided systems such as manual signs along with aided systems such as

PECS and Voice Output Systems will be described. In addition, the strengths and

limitations of each will be reviewed. Strategies for effective applications of

AAC systems to enhance speech and language as well as promote communication will

be discussed.

Learner Objectives:

Following this presentation, the participant will be able to:

1. Describe unique language characteristics of individuals with ASD

2. Discuss learning characteristics of individuals with ASD and how these

impact on the use of AAC

3. List various different AAC systems as well as strengths and limitations of

each

About the Presenter:Joanne Gerenser is the Executive Director of the Eden II

Programs, a set of programs serving children and adults with autism throughout

New York City and Long Island.

Joanne received her Master's Degree at the Ohio State University and her Ph.D.

in Speech and Hearing Sciences at the City University of New York Graduate

Center. Joanne is the past president of the New York State Association for

Behavior Analysis and a member of the Scientific Advisory Council for the

Organization for Autism Research. Joanne sits on the advisory boards of several

schools and programs for individuals with autism throughout the United States

and abroad. She has authored several book chapters and articles on

speech-language disorders and autism.

REGISTRATION for June 12, 2009 2 part workshop on Challenging Behaviors &

Augmentative Communication Systems:

CLICK HERE FOR MAIL IN REGISTRATION

http://elija.org/2009.html

Online Credit Card Registration CLICK HERE

http://elija.org/2009cc.html

July 2009

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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:

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

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