 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| "Behavior and School Success on the Autism Spectrum" April 17 - 18, 2012 Lakewood (Long Beach), CA |
Registration Information:
-Purchase orders, Visa, MC, Discover, Amex and checks are accepted
-Complete a registration form for each attendee listed on a P.O.
-No reservations
2 Day Attendance Fee:
Thru March 5: $180 March 6 - April 18: $215
1 Day Attendance Fee:
Thru March 5: $130 March 6 - April 18: $145
-Purchase orders, Visa, MC, Discover, Amex and checks are accepted
-Complete a registration form for each attendee listed on a P.O.
-No reservations
2 Day Attendance Fee:
Thru March 5: $180 March 6 - April 18: $215
1 Day Attendance Fee:
Thru March 5: $130 March 6 - April 18: $145
| Website designed by Spectrum Training Systems, Inc. |
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations made within two weeks of the conference will receive no reimbursement. Cancellations made prior to the two weeks before the
conference will be subject to a $30 administration fee. No refunds will be made for those cancelling during the two weeks before the conference.
No exceptions. Cancellations will be accepted only in writing via email, post mail or fax. Always verify that the cancellation was received.
Books:
We will have an extensive ASD bookstore at the conference. Purchase orders, credit cards, checks and cash are accepted.
3 Options for Educational Credit:
1. Certificate of Attendance: This free certificate is available after completion of each day of the training. It outlines the content and hours of
instruction. There are six hours of instruction for each day of presentation.
2. 0.6 CEUs (for one day attendance) are available for a $15 fee, or 1.2 CEUs (for two day attendance) are available for a $25 fee. IACET
(International Association for Continuing Education and Training) CEUs are offered for this conference. Individuals wishing to earn CEUs are
advised to check with their certification body, licensure agency, and/or employer to determine if IACET CEUs can be used to satisfy specific
requirements. For the IACET provider directory, click here. For ASHA members: Please note that we will not be reporting the CEUs directly to
ASHA. However, ASHA does accept IACET CEUs. When ASHA asks if you have completed all necessary CEUs, please include all IACET CEUs
on your report form. Keep your IACET certificate in case of ASHA audit, as proof of attendance.
3. Graduate Credit- Workshop participants may choose to earn graduate credit from Silver Lake College for extending the knowledge and skills
gained in the workshop to an independent and authentic application of theory to practice within his/her relevant educational and/or professional
setting. Some workshops are available for either one (1) OR two (2) graduate credits; other workshops are available only for one (1) graduate
credit. Please refer to the credit registration form and the syllabi regarding the credit options available.
Graduate credit registration form for April 17, 2012
Graduate credit syllabus for April 17, 2012
Graduate credit registration form for April 18, 2012
Graduate credit syllabus for April 18, 2012
Special Needs: We will assist if possible. Although we do not provide a sign interpreter, we will allow an interpreter entrance to the conference at
no cost, to assist a paid attendee.
Spectrum Training Systems, Inc. reserves the right to replace a conference speaker in the event of illness, physical injury, death, family
emergency, and/or weather or mechanically related transportation issues.
Cancellations made within two weeks of the conference will receive no reimbursement. Cancellations made prior to the two weeks before the
conference will be subject to a $30 administration fee. No refunds will be made for those cancelling during the two weeks before the conference.
No exceptions. Cancellations will be accepted only in writing via email, post mail or fax. Always verify that the cancellation was received.
Books:
We will have an extensive ASD bookstore at the conference. Purchase orders, credit cards, checks and cash are accepted.
3 Options for Educational Credit:
1. Certificate of Attendance: This free certificate is available after completion of each day of the training. It outlines the content and hours of
instruction. There are six hours of instruction for each day of presentation.
2. 0.6 CEUs (for one day attendance) are available for a $15 fee, or 1.2 CEUs (for two day attendance) are available for a $25 fee. IACET
(International Association for Continuing Education and Training) CEUs are offered for this conference. Individuals wishing to earn CEUs are
advised to check with their certification body, licensure agency, and/or employer to determine if IACET CEUs can be used to satisfy specific
requirements. For the IACET provider directory, click here. For ASHA members: Please note that we will not be reporting the CEUs directly to
ASHA. However, ASHA does accept IACET CEUs. When ASHA asks if you have completed all necessary CEUs, please include all IACET CEUs
on your report form. Keep your IACET certificate in case of ASHA audit, as proof of attendance.
3. Graduate Credit- Workshop participants may choose to earn graduate credit from Silver Lake College for extending the knowledge and skills
gained in the workshop to an independent and authentic application of theory to practice within his/her relevant educational and/or professional
setting. Some workshops are available for either one (1) OR two (2) graduate credits; other workshops are available only for one (1) graduate
credit. Please refer to the credit registration form and the syllabi regarding the credit options available.
Graduate credit registration form for April 17, 2012
Graduate credit syllabus for April 17, 2012
Graduate credit registration form for April 18, 2012
Graduate credit syllabus for April 18, 2012
Special Needs: We will assist if possible. Although we do not provide a sign interpreter, we will allow an interpreter entrance to the conference at
no cost, to assist a paid attendee.
Spectrum Training Systems, Inc. reserves the right to replace a conference speaker in the event of illness, physical injury, death, family
emergency, and/or weather or mechanically related transportation issues.
| Daily Schedule: |
| 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
Speaker
Break
Speaker
Lunch (on your own)
Speaker
Break
Speaker
| Lodging Information: There is a limited block of rooms available at the Holiday Inn Long Beach Airport 2640 N. Lakewood Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90815 (562) 597-4401 Rooms are $109 plus tax per night. Please make reservations as needed. Hotel is 4 miles from The Centre. |
| Conference Location: The Centre at Sycamore Plaza 5000 Clark Ave. Lakewood, CA 90712 |
| Click the logo to pay online with credit card. Please note that Paypal is only our credit card processing program, and that you do not have to create a Paypal account to complete a transaction. |
| Biography Summary: (Click here for full biography) Dr. Baker is currently the Director of the Social Skills Training Project in Maplewood, New Jersey. Their organization provides assessments and interventions for school-aged children that have social skill difficulties and/or behavioral problems. Dr. Baker has been a clinical psychologist since 1992. He is on the professional advisory board of ASPEN, ANSWER, YAI, the Kelberman Center and several other autism organizations. In addition, he writes, lectures, and provides training internationally on the topic of social skills training and managing challenging behaviors. Dr. Baker is an award winning author of five books, and his work has been featured on ABC World News, Nightline, the CBS Early Show, and the Discovery Health Channel. Presentation Description: This workshop is about understanding challenging behaviors in autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and other social communication disorders, with an overview of behavior management techniques. Specific, user-friendly strategies and techniques for providing relevant social skills instruction to children and teens with ASD will be shared during the conference. Enjoyable socialization methods are emphasized so individuals may experience success and desire to build skills. Social deficits and disruptive behavior affect life at home, school and eventually in the workplace. Conference participants will learn both highly beneficial strategies that can be used across a variety of settings and routines; and practical and effective solutions to assist "typical" peers, family members and professionals in increasing their successful support of individuals with ASD. Learning Objectives for Participants: 1. Learn strategies to teach verbal and non-verbal students 2. Find out how to develop an effective behavior plan 3. Gain skills in teaching peers to be more tolerant and supportive 4. Identify inclusion techniques for creating lasting friendships 5. Discover how to put together a social skills training programs 6. Learn about case studies that show the strategies in action |
No More Meltdowns: Handling Challenging Behaviors & Teaching Social Skills, presented by
Jed Baker, Ph.D.
Jed Baker, Ph.D.
| Weds., April 18 |
| Biography Summary: (Click here for full biography) Dr. Liane Holliday Willey is a university professor, consultant and author who helps her audience to understand the importance of accepting people with differences. She is the author of four books, including the international best- selling Pretending to be Normal: Living with Asperger’s Syndrome, and Safety Skills for Asperger Women: How to Save a Perfectly Good Female Life. Liane and her work have been featured in The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post and many other major newspapers. She has also been the guest on several national and international radio shows including the award winning series, The Infinite Mind; the prestigious BBC- Radio 4; Wisconsin's NPR; Lifetime; and dozens of other radio programs. Presentation Description: Dr. Willey’s story has been highlighted in USA Today, The New York Times, ABC News, and dozens of other national and international media. Her presentation will focus on her life story from her earliest memories as a very young child, to her world as she now experiences it. Included in her presentation is information on how teachers and others supported and taught her, and how she came to understand and cope with her Asperger Syndrome (AS). Dr. Willey will also present her vision of how we can make life for all students on the Autism Spectrum more rich and rewarding. Following the presentation, the audience will have a clearer understanding of the difficulties caused by AS in behavior, language, communication, social skills, executive functioning, sensory integration, and psychological well- being. With this knowledge in hand, educators and parents will find it possible to design solid supports and strategies for the academic, emotional and physical success of students with AS. Learning Objectives for Participants: 1. Create strategies designed to improve language comprehension and usage for students with AS 2. Define and explain the unique cognitive patterns of people with AS 3. Design strategies to improve cognitive processing and problem solving techniques among people with AS 4. Recognize some of the unique social patterns associated with AS 5. Identify and explain the relationship between sensory integration and school and/or social success 6. Plan an emotional support system for people affected by AS |
Asperger Syndrome for the Special Education World, presented by Liane Holliday Willey, Ed.D.
| Tuesday, April 17 |
