Upcoming workshops & events

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Hello Friends of Elija and those new to our autism community!

Take a moment to see some of our upcoming workshops & events! Elija is also

available to provide your agency, school or special interest group with a

personalized presentation, workshop series or inservice. Keep us in mind... We

look forward to serving you! Contact info@... for more information.

Workshops:

Date: June 2, 2010

Presented by: Dibra

Time: 10am to 12pm

Description: Free Intro to ABA and Autism workshop - Certificate of attendance

is given

Learner Objectives: Attendees will learn about the core deficits of Autism, how

they relate to parenting or teaching , challenges we may be up against, Basic

strategies to help promote language and improve social and behavioral challenges

and an introduction to the Science of Applied Behavior Analysis, Fundamental

Principles, The General Functions of Behavior and how they apply to teaching

children with Autism.

This is by RSVP only

Small groups encouraged , so limited participants allowed per session

Please email info@... with your name, address & contact number or call us

516 .433. 4321

You can also print and mail/fax the registration form to us CLICK HERE

http://elija.org/freeworkshops.html

Or visit www.elija.org/conferences.html for a list of all our available

workshops!

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Date: June 3, 2010

Presented By: Dibra, Co Founder

Time: 10am-1pm

Description: Building a Rapport with learners with Autism & Gaining

Instructional with Unwilling Learners

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

Cost: $20 for ELIJA Members and $30 For Non Members

Learner Objectives: Attendees will learn procedures on how to build a rapport

with learners with autism and effective teaching strategies that help

facilitate communication, reduce learner errors and problem behavior while

increasing on task behaviors.

Topics included:

- Building a Rapport with Learners with Autism

- Analysis as to how teaching becomes aversive

- Teaching Techniques to off set the value of escaping demands

- Managing Challenging Behavior

TO REGISTER BY PHONE CALL 516 433 4321

TO REGISTER FOR THIS CONFERENCE ONLINE BY CREDIT CARD CLICK HERE

http://elija.org/buildingarapportcc.html

TO REGISTER BY FAX/MAIL CLICK HERE

http://elija.org/buildarapportmailfax.html

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Date: June 9, 2010

Presented By: Dibra, Co Founder

Time: 10am-12pm

Description: Intensive Toilet Training - Promoting Independence in Toileting

Across the Spectrum

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

Cost: $20 for ELIJA Members and $30 For Non Members

Learner Objectives:Attendees will learn strategies, adapted and modified from

Foxx and Azrins, Rapid Toilet Training techniques. Attendees will be introduced

to effective procedures which help promote initiation and independence in

regards to eliminating on the toilet by the use of positive reinforcement, over

correction, positive practice and shaping. Data and case studies will be

reviewed. Time for individualized discussion will be allotted. Small group

encouraged, please register today!

TO REGISTER BY PHONE CALL 516 433 4321

TO REGISTER FOR THIS CONFERENCE ONLINE BY CREDIT CARD CLICK HERE

http://www.effectiveinterventions.com/toiletingcc.html

TO REGISTER BY FAX/MAIL CLICK HERE

http://www.effectiveinterventions.com/toileting.html

About the Presenter:

Dibra 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. provides workshops and staff training and

development geared toward improving the competency level of educators and

available quality services for individuals with autism.

Special Events:

Jewelry Show & Handbag Auction

June 3rd 2010

7 PM- 10 PM

Jewelry Trunk Show & Handbag Auction

To Benefit The Elija School for Autism!

A Complimentary Evening of H'ourderves,Wine, Sushi and Great Company!

Mumon

1300 lin Avenue Garden City NY - (Parking Lot Entrance Only)

Festivities Include:

Designs Trunk Show: creates a collection of

handcrafted jewlery and accessories, all with unique natural stones from all

around the world! Proceeds benefit The Elija School for Autism!

We will also be hosting a Handbag Auction: We ask you to join us and support our

worthy cause by sifting though your own personal closet and donating a gently

used better handbag. With your donation a collection of handbags will then be

auctioned off the night of the event! Who knows what handbag YOU could win!

For pick up of handbags, please contact nicole@... or call 516.644.8657 to

schedule a pick up by June 1, 2010

All proceeds form handbag auction benefits the Elija School for Autism

www.elijaschool.orgPlease join us in our worthy cause! Contact nicole at

nicole@... to RSVP to this event ! as well as arrange a pick up of your

gently used better handbag! only serious attendees please RSVP!

Thank you for considering! Your donation is tax deductible to the fullest extent

of the law.

About The Foundation:

Since 2002, the Elija Foundation has provided the community with educational

opportunities that focus on improving the quality of programs and services

available to children with autism. The Foundation's focus is to empower families

and improve the competency level of professionals, by providing training on the

most advanced treatment and educational strategies that maximize the potential

of those affected by autism. The Foundation hosts workshops that give the

community access to local and nationally recognized autism professionals who

present topics which will allow those with autism to more fully participate in

their families, communities and educational settings. The Elija Foundation is

committed to offering the most comprehensive information that is geared toward

improving the lives of persons with autism and their families. With the

generosity of our supporters we have been able to offer free and low cost

workshops, trainings, and inservice for: Motauk School District,Roosevelt School

District, District 75 in Queens,Molloy college in Rockville Center, Peekskill

School District, Manhasset School Districts Diversity Day, Molloy Continuing

Education Annex, North Shore Child and Family Guidance Center and many other

private and public service agencies and schools. Contact us on how we can make a

personalized presentation just for your group. info@... or call

516.433.4321. visit us on the web at www.elija.org

About The School:

The Elija School is a non profit school servicing children 3 to 21, who have

expereinced failure in other available placements. We utilize a research based

intervention model to improve our students communication, social skills, daily

living, academic and pre vocational skills.We provide a full day , 12 month

program in a 1 to 1 student to teacher ratio. Our mission is to open doors to

independent growth for individuals with Autism; creating appropriate

opportunities for these individuals to become contributing & interactive members

of their mainstream communities.

for more information email info@... or visit us on the web

www.elijaschool.org