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| "Autism Spectrum Disorders and Mental Illness in School-Aged Children" October 2 - 3, 2008 St. Louis, MO |
| Thursday, October 2 |
| This engaging workshop will provide an overview of a social skill instructional model developed by Dr. Bellini. The workshop will provide research on social-emotional functioning as well as practical and effective strategies for teaching social interaction skills to children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs). The model provides a systematic and comprehensive framework to guide parents and practitioners in the development and implementation of effective social skills programming. Learning Objectives for Participants: -Increase knowledge of social and emotional functioning -Increase awareness of the relationship between social skill deficits and social anxiety -Develop skills necessary to assess social functioning -Increase awareness of skill acquisition versus performance deficits -Increase awareness of available social skills strategies -Develop skills necessary to implement social skills strategies |
Building Social Relationships in ASDs, with Scott Bellini, Ph.D.
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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 |
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purchase orders. If paying with credit
card, please pay for conference online.
Registration Information:
-Registrations are incomplete without payments or purchase orders.
-Purchase orders, Visa, Mastercard 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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Professional Online Credit Card Special!
Register and pay online and receive $5-$10 off!
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Professional 2 Days:
Thru Aug 25: $195 After Aug 25: $205
Online Cost: $185 Online Cost: $195
Professional 1 Day:
Thru Aug 25: $130 After Aug 25: $140
Online Cost: $125 Online Cost: $135
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Parents: (Prices will not change)
2 Days: $160 1 Day: $95
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-Registrations are incomplete without payments or purchase orders.
-Purchase orders, Visa, Mastercard and checks are accepted.
-A registration form must be completed for each attendee listed on a P.O.
-Requisitions are not accepted.
______________________________________
Professional Online Credit Card Special!
Register and pay online and receive $5-$10 off!
______________________________________
Professional 2 Days:
Thru Aug 25: $195 After Aug 25: $205
Online Cost: $185 Online Cost: $195
Professional 1 Day:
Thru Aug 25: $130 After Aug 25: $140
Online Cost: $125 Online Cost: $135
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Parents: (Prices will not change)
2 Days: $160 1 Day: $95
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| Professional Online Credit Card Special! Get $10 off 2 day registration Get $5 off 1 day registration Register online now! |
| Are you a professional AND a parent of a child with ASD? 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. |
Continuing Education: (Parents not eligible)
General certificates of attendance will be given out. There are a total of 12 hours of lecture for the entire conference.
Missouri: Although you will receive a certificate of attendance, the granting of CEU's will be left to the discretion of
each individual school district. If credit is needed for this workshop, you must check with your district about their CEU
policies before you attend.
Illinois: 12 CPDUs will be offered for the entire conference (6 for each day), from the Illinois State Board of Education.
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations made within two weeks of the conference will receive no reimbursement. Substitutions are allowed. For
checks and purchase orders, cancellations made prior to the two weeks before the conference will be subject to a $30
administration fee. With online registration, cancellations made prior to the two weeks before the conference will be
charged a $15 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:
Lunch will be on your own. Breakfast and afternoon snack are included in your registration fee.
Books:
We will have an extensive ASD bookstore at the conference. Purchase orders, Visa, MC, checks and cash are accepted.
Graduate Credit: (Parents not eligible)
Information regarding this will be posted soon. 3-4 credits will be available for this training.
General certificates of attendance will be given out. There are a total of 12 hours of lecture for the entire conference.
Missouri: Although you will receive a certificate of attendance, the granting of CEU's will be left to the discretion of
each individual school district. If credit is needed for this workshop, you must check with your district about their CEU
policies before you attend.
Illinois: 12 CPDUs will be offered for the entire conference (6 for each day), from the Illinois State Board of Education.
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations made within two weeks of the conference will receive no reimbursement. Substitutions are allowed. For
checks and purchase orders, cancellations made prior to the two weeks before the conference will be subject to a $30
administration fee. With online registration, cancellations made prior to the two weeks before the conference will be
charged a $15 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:
Lunch will be on your own. Breakfast and afternoon snack are included in your registration fee.
Books:
We will have an extensive ASD bookstore at the conference. Purchase orders, Visa, MC, checks and cash are accepted.
Graduate Credit: (Parents not eligible)
Information regarding this will be posted soon. 3-4 credits will be available for this training.
| Friday, October 3 |
| Childhood is a time of many changes, challenges and, at times, confusion. This is even more so for children with psychiatric disorders. In this seminar, we will overview the most 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 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, post-traumatic stress disorder, separation anxiety disorder Disruptive behavior disorders: ADHD, oppositional defiant disorder, conduct disorder, reactive attachment disorder Tic disorders: Tourette Syndrome Elimination disorder Cognitive disorders: Mental disabilities, learning disorders Psychotic disorders: Schizophrenia Learning objectives for each group of disorders: -Diagnostic strategies -Symptoms and 'hallmark' behaviors of each disorder -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 |
Mental Illness in Children, with Christopher Okiishi, M.D.
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