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| "Mental Illness, and Asperger Syndrome in Children" April 6 - 7, 2009 Madison, WI |
| 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 |
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| Are you a professional AND a parent of a child with ASD or a mental illness? Register as a professional if your fee is being paid for by your work, or if you will be reimbursed for the conference. Parent fees are only for those who must pay out of their own family budgets. |
| Madison Marriott West 1313 John Q. Hammons Dr. Middleton, WI 53562 (608) 831-2000 |
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| Monday April 6th |
| common childhood psychiatric conditions. At the end of the day, we will look at real world examples of behaviors a child may exhibit in the classroom, community or home and Dr. Okiishi will be addressing: Mood disorders: Depression, bipolar, adjustment disorders, grief Anxiety disorders: Generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety, panic disorder, OCD, post-traumatic stress disorder, separation anxiety disorder Disruptive behavior disorders: ADHD, oppositional defiant disorder, conduct disorder, reactive attachment disorder Tic disorders: Tourette Syndrome Cognitive disorders: Mental disabilities, learning disorders Psychotic disorders: Schizophrenia Learning objectives for each group of disorders: -Diagnostic strategies -Symptoms and 'hallmark' behaviors -Predisposing factors -Co-morbid disorders and disorder comparisons -Impact of symptoms on individual, family and friends -Skills training for parents/teachers -Statistics and prevalence of disorders -Reasons to treat -How to treat, including medications, therapy and other interventions -When it gets dangerous, and things to avoid |

| behavioral difficulties. Even teachers well-versed in differentiated instruction can struggle is clear that simply assigning an educational assistant is not the issue. But what else can It will provide practical and detailed strategies that optimize independent functioning for the student with AS within the general education and resource classrooms. Learning objectives for participants: -Describe a model for assessing and understanding academic, social, and behavioral functioning in the school community -Identify environmental and interpersonal modifications that support students with AS and related developmental disorders. -Provide examples of visual supports and how they can be used across the curriculum to streamline instruction and maximize independence. -Describe at least 3 modifications of instructional style that may be necessary for students with AS. -Explain at least 2 techniques for teaching executive skills. -Identify at least 3 ways to embed direct teaching of social and behavioral skills in the general curriculum. |
| April 7th |
