Adolescence is a time of positive growth as well as challenges. This session will provide practical strategies for teaching teenagers of all ability levels the necessary life skills of self-care, self-regulation, self-advocacy, and self-esteem. What and how to explain about puberty, relationship boundaries and sexuality will be discussed, as will common adolescent concerns such as bullying and masturbation. Individualized transition plans will be covered. Areas to be emphasized include: focusing on the student’s strengths, developing work/career skills, preparing for college, different types of employment structures, employer needs and the use of mentors.
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Increase understanding of the
characteristics of Autism
Spectrum Disorder (ASD) that
impact behavior and can foster
communication breakdowns and
feelings of being overwhelmed.
Learn how to address both the
social and sensory needs of an
individual. Topics will include:
effective behavior interventions,
visual supports for maximizing
communication and minimizing
confusion, and preventing and
dealing with shutdowns and
meltdowns. This presentation is
appropriate for educators,
therapists, caregivers and parents
of children/teens on the autism
spectrum.
Chantal Sicile-Kira
Adolescent Issues on the Autism Spectrum
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Maria Wheeler
Behavior Solutions
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A block of discounted rooms has been reserved for $89 plus tax per night. Please call the hotel and make your reservations soon, as these rooms are limited.
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Conference Registration Form
Fees:
Please see the conference registration form for prices. Payment or
purchase orders MUST be received by January 23, 2007.
Meals:
Lunch will be on your own. Breakfast and afternoon snack are
included in your registration fee.
Books:
We will have a large bookstore at the conference. There will be over
70 different titles related to autism. Purchase orders are accepted.
Continuing Education:
Certificates of attendance will be given out. There are a total of 12
contact hours for the conference.
Graduate Credit: (Parents are not eligible for graduate credit.)
Up to 2 credits are available. Workshop participants may choose to
register for graduate credit through Silver Lake College, Manitowoc,
Wisconsin. Silver Lake College is accredited by the North Central
Association of Colleges and the National Council for Accreditation of
Teacher Education (NCATE).
Participants who choose this option will have the opportunity to
extend the workshop knowledge and skills to the classroom or other
relevant educational settings in an independent and authentic
application of theory to practice. Credit registration form, syllabus
and evaluation criteria checklists for projects will be provided the day
of the workshop. Checklists are designed to clarify and outline
project requirements. Cost per credit is $340.00. Registration for
graduate credit is in addition to workshop fee.
January 2007 College Credit Registration Form
January 24, 2007 Workshop Syllabus & Evaluation Checklist
January 25, 2007 Workshop Syllabus & Evaluation Checklist
Schedule for Conference Days:
7:00-8:00am
8:00-9:30am
9:30-9:45am
9:45-11:30am
11:30am-12:30pm
12:30-2:00pm
2:00-2:15pm
2:15-3:30pm
Check-In
Speaker
Break
Speaker
Lunch (on your own)
Speaker
Break
Speaker
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Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations made within two weeks of the
conference will receive no reimbursement.
Substitutions are allowed. Cancellations
prior to two weeks to the conference will be
subject to a $30 administration fee- these
will be accepted only in writing.
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"Behavior Solutions and Adolescent Issues on the Autism Spectrum"
Anaheim, CA ~ January 24-25, 2007
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