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| "Autism Spectrum Disorders, and Mental Illness in Children" November 16 - 17, 2010 Northbrook, IL |
Schedule for Conference Day
| 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
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Break
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Lunch (On your own)
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Lunch (On your own)
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Use the above form with checks and
purchase orders. If paying with credit
card, please pay for conference online.
purchase orders. If paying with credit
card, please pay for conference online.
Registration Information:
-Registrations are incomplete without payments or purchase orders.
-Purchase orders and checks are accepted.
-A registration form must be completed for each attendee listed on a P.O.
-Requisitions are not accepted.
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One Day:
Thru October 4: $125 After October 4: $140
Two Days:
Thru October 4: $175 After October 4: $205
________________________________________
-Registrations are incomplete without payments or purchase orders.
-Purchase orders and checks are accepted.
-A registration form must be completed for each attendee listed on a P.O.
-Requisitions are not accepted.
________________________________________
One Day:
Thru October 4: $125 After October 4: $140
Two Days:
Thru October 4: $175 After October 4: $205
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Cancellations made within two weeks of the conference will receive no reimbursement. Substitutions are allowed.
Cancellations made prior to the two weeks before the conference will be charged 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.
Meals:
No food will be provided. Lunch will be on your own.
Books:
We will have an extensive ASD bookstore at the conference. Purchase orders, credit cards, checks and cash are
accepted.
4 Options for Educational Credit:
1. Certificate of Attendance- This certificate is available for no extra charge at the conference. It outlines the content
and hours of instruction.
2. 6 (for one day attendance) or 12 (for two day attendance) CPDUs will be available from the Illinois State Board of
Education for this conference for no extra charge.
3. IACET CEU’s (International Association for Continuing Education and Training) are offered for no charge for this
conference. Individuals wishing to earn 0.6 (for one day) or 1.2 (for two days) 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. Paperwork will be filled out on-site at the conference. 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
4. 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 November 16, 2010
Graduate credit syllabus for November 16, 2010
Graduate credit registration form for November 17, 2010
Graduate credit syllabus for November 17, 2010
Cancellations made prior to the two weeks before the conference will be charged 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.
Meals:
No food will be provided. Lunch will be on your own.
Books:
We will have an extensive ASD bookstore at the conference. Purchase orders, credit cards, checks and cash are
accepted.
4 Options for Educational Credit:
1. Certificate of Attendance- This certificate is available for no extra charge at the conference. It outlines the content
and hours of instruction.
2. 6 (for one day attendance) or 12 (for two day attendance) CPDUs will be available from the Illinois State Board of
Education for this conference for no extra charge.
3. IACET CEU’s (International Association for Continuing Education and Training) are offered for no charge for this
conference. Individuals wishing to earn 0.6 (for one day) or 1.2 (for two days) 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. Paperwork will be filled out on-site at the conference. 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
4. 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 November 16, 2010
Graduate credit syllabus for November 16, 2010
Graduate credit registration form for November 17, 2010
Graduate credit syllabus for November 17, 2010
No More Meltdowns: Handling Challenging Behaviors & Teaching Social Skills,
with Jed Baker, Ph.D.
with Jed Baker, Ph.D.
Students on the autism spectrum often present with difficulty regulating their feelings and
interacting socially. This workshop describes how to handle meltdowns and design effective of
the presentation details strategies to motivate students to learn, ways to teach social skills,
how to generalize skills into the natural setting and increase acceptance and tolerance from
peers. Information will be imparted though lecture, interactive exercises, and video clips.
Learning objectives for participants:
-To understand the reasons for social skill deficits and disruptive behaviors.
-To learn strategies to deal effectively with meltdowns and be able to put together an effective
behavior plan to prevent frustrations.
-To understand how to put together a social skills training program in schools or at home.
-To learn ways to motivate verbal and non-verbal students to want to socialize.
-To learn several strategies for teaching and generalizing skills.
-To learn how to create programs for typical peers to accept students with disabilities and
model positive behaviors.
interacting socially. This workshop describes how to handle meltdowns and design effective of
the presentation details strategies to motivate students to learn, ways to teach social skills,
how to generalize skills into the natural setting and increase acceptance and tolerance from
peers. Information will be imparted though lecture, interactive exercises, and video clips.
Learning objectives for participants:
-To understand the reasons for social skill deficits and disruptive behaviors.
-To learn strategies to deal effectively with meltdowns and be able to put together an effective
behavior plan to prevent frustrations.
-To understand how to put together a social skills training program in schools or at home.
-To learn ways to motivate verbal and non-verbal students to want to socialize.
-To learn several strategies for teaching and generalizing skills.
-To learn how to create programs for typical peers to accept students with disabilities and
model positive behaviors.
| Tuesday, Nov. 16 |
Mental Illness in Children, with Christopher Okiishi, M.D.
Childhood is a time of many changes, challenges and, at times, confusion. This is even more
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 understand the
possible mental health underpinnings of these behaviors.
Dr. Okiishi will be addressing:
Mood disorders: Depression, bipolar, adjustment disorders, grief
Anxiety disorders: Generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety, panic disorder, OCD,
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
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 understand the
possible mental health underpinnings of these behaviors.
Dr. Okiishi will be addressing:
Mood disorders: Depression, bipolar, adjustment disorders, grief
Anxiety disorders: Generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety, panic disorder, OCD,
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
| Weds, Nov. 17 |
| Crowne Plaza Chicago Northbrook 2875 N. Milwaukee Ave. Northbrook, IL 60062 (847) 298-2525 |
| A block of rooms has been reserved for $99 plus tax per |
