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Expert advises Montessori teaching for children with autismOriginally published September 08, 2008By Marge Neal News-Post Staff

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What: ¡Autism: Montessori Approaches in the Home¢

When: Sept. 12 through 15

Where: Hampton Inn and Suites, 1565 Opossumtown Pike

Cost: $150 (limited scholarships are available)

For information, contact Nehring, or catherine.nehring@...

Parents, educators and others who care for children with autism spectrum disorders can receive help from an expert this week. A four-day workshop offered by Monocacy Montessori Communities Inc. will be led by internationally renowned autism expert and educator Lane, MMCI member Nehring said last week. Lane's teachings include what Nehring referred to as a "unique and new combination" of Applied Behavior Analysis and the Montessori method's hands-on approach to education. "Traditional education tells the child to sit down and be quiet -- the teacher does all the talking," Nehring said. "That approach doesn't work with the child on the spectrum." The Montessori curriculum allows children to be up and moving around the classroom, and empower students by allowing them to pick their own projects, Nehring said. Lane started her career as a traditional ABA behaviorist and worked with children on the autism spectrum. "She took the Montessori training and saw immediately the value of the application for children with autism," Nehring said. Lane said in a phone interview last week that she hopes to provide workshop participants with exposure to the Montessori approach, which requires a year-long training course for teachers to become certified. "Obviously, we can only do so much in four days," Lane said. "But we'll talk about Montessori's four main courses of practical life, math, language and culture. "We'll show parents and caregivers how to format activities to fit their individual child." Participants will also become familiar with the ABA model, as well as the basics of backward chain modeling, a teaching method, Lane said. "We want to put the Montessori approach into the homes of parents who, for whatever reasons, can't access Montessori schools." Parents will learn how to set up a room in their house -- if they have one available -- to the best advantage, needs and abilities of their child, Lane said. Montessori equipment and supplies are quite expensive, so workshop participants will be taught to make their own, which lead to the same results, Lane said. "We want the parents to have some options. We're trying to teach the children independence, and we want the parents and caregivers to be equipped to help them achieve that." Lane earned a bilingual (French and English), dual degree in psychology and sociology at the age of 19 from York University. She worked for a year as a social worker and was trained in behavior therapy through the Canadian government. At one time, she traveled as a professional musician and worked "on the side" with autistic children. Inspired by one young boy in particular, she found herself called to yet another profession. "Something inside me kept pushing me to do more for these kids," she said. After receiving Montessori training, she founded the Lane Montessori School for Autism in Toronto, and takes special pride in being able to empower parents to craft better lives for their children. In 2005, in recognition of the success of her unique blend of Montessori and ABA techniques, she received a Premier's Award from the Canadian government. " is the leading person in the world for this workshop, and we're very proud to sponsor it," Nehring said. "This approach is wonderful for many different reasons and we're thrilled to be able to offer this to parents and caregivers."

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Expert Advises Montessori Teaching for AutismTo: deniseslist@ yahoogroups. comDate: Monday, September 8, 2008, 5:52 PM

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