Eden II/Genesis Outreach Autism Center- Autism Workshops

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EDEN II/GENESIS OUTREACH AUTISM CENTER

1055 Avenue

Bethpage, NY 11714

516.937.1397

http://www.eden2.org

WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

In an effort to disseminate sound information about autism spectrum disorders

and provide training and support, Eden II/Genesis Outreach Autism Center will

offer the following workshops. These workshops are designed to assist in the

development of effective treatment programs for individuals affected by ASD.

All workshops will be held at the Eden II/Genesis Outreach Autism Center, 1055

Avenue, Suite 17, Bethpage, NY 11714. For more workshop information,

please contact Marissa 516.937.1397 Ext. 617 or mbennett@... or

visit our website at http://www.eden2.org/. ASHA & BACB CEUs offered as noted.

AUTISM WORKSHOPS

1. ASPERGER SYNDROME & HIGH FUNCTIONING AUTISM: CREATING SOLUTIONS FOR SCHOOL

AND HOME LIFE

Joanne Gerenser, PhD, CCC-SLP

Individuals with Asperger Syndrome (AS) and High Functioning Autism (HFA) often

display skill deficits in the areas of socialization, communication, behavior,

and academics. Although many individuals with AS and HFA demonstrate IQ scores

within normal range, these social and learning deficits often greatly interfere

with their functioning in both school and home settings. This workshop will

provide an overview of the unique learning characteristics associated with

Asperger Syndrome and HFA, and provide programs to address these deficit areas.

Strategies for promoting social and abstract language, developing social skills,

addressing “melt-downs,†anxiety, other problem behaviors, and strategies

for classroom teachers will also be addressed.

Workshop Date: April 7, 2011

Location: Eden II/Genesis Outreach Autism Center, 1055 Avenue, Bethpage,

NY

Time: 9:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Fee: $95 - ASHA CEUs

2. DEVELOPING A BEHAVIOR INTERVENTION PLAN TO TREAT PROBLEM BEHAVIOR IN

INDIVIDUALS WITH ASD

Cicero, PhD, BCBA

This workshop will highlight important assessment considerations when addressing

the challenging behaviors of learners with autism spectrum disorders. Attendees

are provided with a myriad of assessment tools and data collection to guide them

in understanding the functions of challenging behaviors, along with guidelines

regarding how to select tools based upon a particular case. These tools and

strategies are discussed with respect to the subsequent development of

comprehensive, individually-tailored, behavioral interventions. Topics including

data collection, reinforcement principles, functional assessment, planning for

generalization, development of the behavior intervention plan and overcoming

common obstacles are discussed.

Workshop Date: May 13, 2011

Location: Eden II/Genesis Outreach Autism Center, 1055 Avenue, Bethpage,

NY

Time: 9:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Fee: $95 - BACB CEUs

3. READING AND INDIVIDUALS WITH ASD

Concetta Russo, ED

This workshop will explore a variety of evaluations used when assessing a

student's reading ability. Specific areas of importance in reading will be

discussed as they are reflected in the literature. There will be a focus on

reading difficulties faced by students with ASD. This workshop will also

introduce an innovative approach to reading instruction for students with ASD

known as Comprehensive Language Extension for Autism: an Approach to Reading

(CLEAAR). This approach includes language processing, decoding, fluency and

comprehension. The sequence of the curriculum will be individualized for each

student using an applied behavior analysis framework.

Workshop Date: May 17, 2011

Location: Eden II/Genesis Outreach Autism Center, 1055 Avenue, Bethpage,

NY

Time: 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Fee: $95

4. INNOVATIVE TEACHING STRATEGIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS

Dana Battaglia, M.Phil, CCC-SLP

Individuals with ASD may demonstrate splinter skills in particular domains; they

may excel in auditory skills but be deficient in the visual skills area.

Teaching strategies should be developed to enhance areas of strength, and be

further supplemented by the use of readily available technology. During this

workshop, learning rates using different strategies will be discussed. How to

incorporate technology using these areas of strength will be presented.

Workshop Date: June 7, 2011

Location: Eden II/Genesis Outreach Autism Center, 1055 Avenue, Bethpage,

NY

Time: 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Fee: $95 - ASHA CEUs

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EARLY CHILDHOOD/E.I. WORKSHOPS

These early childhood workshops are designed to assist in the development of

effective treatment programs for young children affected by autism spectrum

disorders and are targeted to professionals and parents seeking information for

children in the early intervention through preschool age range.

1. BUILDING A SOCIAL FOUNDATION WHEN WORKING WITH CHILDREN WITH AUTISM

SPECTRUM DISORDERS (ASD)

Dana Battaglia, M.Phil, CCC-SLP

In typically developing children, social skills develop from birth, and lay the

foundation for acquisition of language. When a child is first diagnosed with

ASD, social skills should be a focus of early intensive behavioral intervention.

However, at times, prerequisite (potentially maladaptive) behaviors preclude

social skills intervention early on. This workshop will discuss pivotal social

skills which lay the groundwork for language acquisition. How to task analyze

and develop a ‘social plan’ to increase appropriate interaction with others

will be reviewed.

April 4, 2011

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Eden II/Genesis Outreach Autism Center, 1055 Avenue, Bethpage, NY

Fee: $75 - ASHA CEUs

2. TOILET TRAINING CHILDREN ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM

Cicero, PhD, BCBA

This workshop will present a variety of treatment programs designed to target

issues with toileting. Topics discussed in the area of toilet training will

include urination training, bowel training, initiating, requesting and

independence.

May 3, 2011

Eden II/Genesis Outreach Autism Center, 1055 Avenue, Bethpage, NY

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

$75 - BACB CEUs

3. ASSESSMENT & INTERVENTION PLANNING FOR SELECTIVE EATING ISSUES

Mc, PhD, BCBA-D

Food selectivity and other feeding problems can occur in children with autism

spectrum disorders (ASD). This workshop will review specific food selectivity

issues in young children with autism. An overview of various research-based

methods that have been used successfully to treat food selectivity challenges

will be reviewed. Specific topics to be covered will include: assessment of

food selectivity, creating a dietary record, conducting preference assessments

related to food selectivity, collecting and analyzing data, data-based decision

making and strategies for increasing food preference.

May 12, 2011

Eden II/Genesis Outreach Autism Center, 1055 Avenue, Bethpage, NY

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

$75 - BACB CEUs

4. BEHAVIORS IN YOUNG CHILDREN WITH AUTISM: RECOGNIZING AND ADDRESSING ISSUES

EARLY

Mc, PhD, BCBA-D

This workshop will provide attendees with ways to initially identify potential

problem behavior in young children with autism. Specifically, the

decision-making process regarding assessment and whether intervention is

actually warranted will be reviewed in detail. The impact of behavior on the

student's future will be discussed and how that might effect decision-making.

The workshop will provide attendees with practical strategies to use to prevent

behavior from occurring or re-occurring, thereby making your session time most

productive with the student.

June 14, 2011

Eden II/Genesis Outreach Autism Center, 1055 Avenue, Bethpage, NY

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

$75 - BACB CEUs

WORKSHOP FACULTY

Dana Battaglia, M. Phil., CCC-SLP

Ms. Battaglia received her Bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from

C.W. Post/Long Island University, and her Master’s degree in Speech-Language

Pathology from St. ’s University in Queens, New York. She is a licensed

Speech Language Pathologist and Teacher of the Speech and Hearing Handicapped

in New York State. She holds the Certificate of Clinical Competence from the

American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA). Ms. Battaglia has

conducted presentations on autism and speech-language related topics at the

local, state and national levels. She has worked in a variety of settings,

including private and public schools, private practice, and early intervention.

In addition, she serves as a Visiting Professor at Adelphi University.

Currently, Ms. Battaglia is working as a Clinical Coordinator of Eden II

Programs’ Genesis Outreach Autism Center, while pursuing her Doctoral studies

at the City University of New York in the Speech and Hearing Sciences. She is a

past president of the Long Island Speech Language Hearing Association.

Cicero, PhD, BCBA

Dr. Cicero is currently the Director of Psychological Services for the

Eden II Programs. He is a certified school psychologist receiving his Masters

degree in school psychology from St. ’s University and his Doctorate in

Educational Psychology from the City University of New York Graduate Center. He

is also a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. He currently oversees the majority

of the clinical services within the OMRDD programs. Dr. Cicero also is an

adjunct instructor in graduate special education and applied behavior analysis

at Caldwell College, New Jersey. He frequently conducts workshops, consultations

and research presentations nationally and internationally.

Joanne Gerenser, PhD, CCC-SLP

Dr. Gerenser is the Executive Director of the Eden II Programs in Staten Island,

NY. She received her Master’s Degree from the Ohio State University and her

Ph.D. in Speech and Hearing at the City University of New York Graduate Center.

She received her Certificate of Administration from the College of New Rochelle.

Dr. Gerenser currently sits on the Advisory Boards of several programs for

children with autism in the US and Australia. She is a member of the

Scientific Advisory Council for the Organization for Autism Research as well as

the president of the New York State Association for Behavior Analysis. Dr.

Gerenser has presented on topics in autism and related disorders at local,

national and international conferences. She is the co-author of Behavioral

Programming for Children with Autism, an interactive CD-ROM as well as several

articles and book chapters.

Mc, PhD, BCBA-D

Dr. Mc is the Director of Eden II Programs' Genesis Outreach Autism

Center. She completed her Ph.D. in Learning Theory at the CUNY Graduate Center

and is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She has over 17 years experience

directing programs for students with autism spectrum disorders utilizing the

principles of Applied Behavior Analysis and has also worked in early

intervention programs providing supervision, training and consultation for

almost 10 years. She is currently an Assistant Professor in the Special

Education Department at Hofstra University. Dr. Mc presents at local and

national conferences on topics related to autism and applied behavior analysis.

Concetta Russo, EdD

Dr. Russo is currently a full-time assistant professor at a prominent

University, having previously held the position of Director of Special Education

for the Massapequa Public Schools on Long Island for 19 years. During her years

as a Director of Special Education, Dr. Russo has opened many innovative

programs for children with autism and children with learning disabilities. Her

research, teaching, and clinical practices are in the nature and treatment of

reading disorders, specializing in the remediation of dyslexia and phonological

processing and the implementation of the “Response to Intervention†process.

Dr. Russo has had a private practice as a learning specialist for 30 years and

currently consults with public and private schools in establishing the

“Response to Intervention†process and “Alternative Reading Programsâ€.

Dr. Russo has presented her expertise on learning disabilities, autism and

technology at many conferences and seminars throughout the United States and

Canada. She has published “RTI Guide: Making It Work†for National

Publications Resources Inc. as well as “Recipe for Reading†workbooks for

Educational Publishing Services. Her latest program “Comprehensive Language

Extension for Autism: an Approach to Reading (CLEAAR)†will be out in the

Spring of 2012. Her consulting firm is known as “Crossroads for Educational

Services, Inc. “

REGISTRATION FORM

Make checks payable to Eden II Programs, and mail registration form and fee to:

Eden II/Genesis Outreach Autism Center

270 Washington Avenue, Plainview, NY 11803

Attention: Marissa

For more Information: phone: 516.937.1397 X617/phone mbennett@.../email

www.eden2.org

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Please check workshops attending (an email confirmation will be sent):

AUTISM WORKSHOPS

1. __ Asperger Syndrome & High Functioning Autism: Creating Solutions for School

and Home Life @ $95 -

ASHA CEUs - 4/7

2. __ Developing A Behavior Intervention Plan To Treat Problem Behavior In

Individuals With ASD @ $95 -

BACB CEUs - 5/13

3. __ Reading and Individuals with Autism @ $95 - 5/17

4. __ Innovative Teaching Strategies for Individuals with Autism Spectrum

Disorders @ $95 - ASHA CEUs - 6/7

EARLY CHILDHOOD WORKSHOPS

1. ___ Building A Social Foundation When Working with Children with Autism

Spectrum Disorders (ASD) @ $75 - ASHA CEUs - 4/4

2. ___ Toilet Training Children on the Autism Spectrum @ $75 - BACB CEUs -

5/3

3. ___ Assessment & Intervention Planning for Selective Eating Issues @ $75 -

BACB CEUs - 5/12

4. ___Behaviors in Young Children with Autism: Recognizing and Addressing Issues

Early

BACB CEUs - 6/14

Directions to Eden II/Genesis Outreach Autism Center

1055 Avenue, Suite 17, Bethpage, NY 11714

Traveling from the North:

Take the Long Island Expressway (I-495) to Exit 44S Seaford-Oyster Bay

Expressway (NY135). Take 135S and exit at Exit 9 (Broadway/Bethpage). Make a

right at the end of exit ramp. At the fork in the road, bear right- Go past

Bethpage High School to Avenue and make a right on . You will see

Briarcliffe College on the left hand side. Make a left into parking lot. The

Autism Center is on the 2nd floor of the college building.

Traveling from the South- Take the Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway North (NY135).

Exit at the Plainview Road/Plainview exit- Make a left at the end of the exit

ramp- Follow the directions above.

For more information, please contact Marissa at 516.937.1397 x617/phone,

mbennett@.../email, or visit www.eden2.org