Autsim Conference | June 2011 in Chicago

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Do you work with kids on the autism spectrum? If so, do you feel

inhibited by a lack understanding of how the autistic brain functions?

Do you want to understand the research and implications of the

functional differences in children with ASD? Are you baffled by some of

the experimental and unproven methods of working with kids with autism?

Are you eager to learn practical assessment strategies? How about

practical intervention strategies?

We've got the solutions with this fun and engaging course!!!

Friday, June 10, 2011

Wyndham Chicago Downtown Hotel

8:00am-4:00pm (7:30am Registration and Complimentary Continental

Breakfast)

Taught by Dr. Dodzik and Dr. W. Phelan, author of the 1-2-3

Magic book series

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The Course:

You'll get an introduction to the neuroanatomical findings in

children with pervasive developmental disorders. Basic functional

neuroanatomy will be discussed and research related to brain-behavior

relationships will be emphasized. Specific attention will be given to

the relationship between neurological differences in children with PDD

from normally developing children. In addition, attendees will learn

practical evidenced-based assessment and intervention techniques for

working with children with autism. Experimental and unproven methods

will be discussed. There will be specific emphasis on best-practices for

assessment and intervention.

This course is designed for the following audiences: Occupational

Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Speech and Language

Therapists, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants, Teachers,

Psychologists, Social Workers, Nurses, Behavior Analysts, Parents, other

Health Professionals.

The course has an intermediate educational level with no prerequisites

and will consist of lectures, group interaction and a question and

answer session.

The Instructors:

Dodzik, PsyD, ABPdN, ABN

Dodzik, PsyD, ABPdN, ABN is a board-certified pediatric

neuropsychologist at North Shore Pediatric Therapy. He is an Associate

Professor of Medicine at Indiana University Medical Center. His

interests include assessment and treatment of children with autism,

Asperger's syndrome, LD, ADHD and children with complex medical

conditions including TBI, epilepsy and other neurodevelopmental

disorders. Dr. Dodzik has published and presented nationally on topics

related to the assessment and treatment of children with autism.

W. Phelan, Ph.D.

A registered clinical psychologist, W. Phelan, Ph.D. has worked

with children, adults and families for over 30 years. He is a member of

the American Psychological Association and the Illinois Psychological

Association. Dr. Phelan is the author of numerous books, DVDs and

audios including 1-2-3 Magic: Effective Discipline for Children 2-12 and

" I Never Get ANYTHING! " How to Keep Your Kids from Running Your

Life.

For more information on our speakers, please visit CertifiedCourse.org

<http://certifiedcourse.org/> to download the full course brochure.

Register by mail, phone or online. Early registration is recommended.

Online registration can be completed at CertifiedCourse.org

<http://certifiedcourse.org/> . Phone registration can be completed by

calling 224-521-1185. Mail completed registration form (found on pdf)

with a check to North Shore Pediatric Therapy, postmarked no later than

the registration deadline. Make checks payable to North Shore Pediatric

Therapy and mail to: 1308 Waukegan Rd, Suite 103, Glenview, IL, 60025.

Full payment is required to confirm space. Phone or online registration

must include a valid VISA, MasterCard, American Express or Discover

number with expiration date and signature.

Accommodations

Course participants can stay at the Wyndham for $169/night. Call (312)

573-0300 for reservations.

Complimentary continental breakfast and snacks during the break as well

as complimentary valet garage parking will be provided for all

participants.

Credits

Participants successfully completing this course will receive course

completion certificates.

Illinois State Teachers: 5.75 CPDUs.

This course is offered at 0.5 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate Level,

Professional Area)

This course is offered for 0.5 AOTA CEUS or 5.75 contact hours;

Performance skills, Evaluation, Intervention.

North Shore Pediatric Therapy, Inc. is an American Occupational Therapy

Association (AOTA) Approved Provider of Continuing Education. The

assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course

content, products or clinical procedures by AOTA.

The Illinois Chapter Continuing Education Committee has certified that

this course meets the criteria for approval of Continuing Education

offerings established by The Illinois Physical Therapy Association. This

course qualifies for 5.5 contact hours.

All other participants will receive certification of the number of

contact hours attended. For rules governing continuing education credit,

participants should contact their respective regulatory boards.

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