| November 8 |
| November 9 |
| 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. |
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 with behavioral issues.
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 with behavioral issues.
| Maria Wheeler Behavior Solutions |
| Chantal Sicile-Kira Adolescent Issues on the Autism Spectrum |
| Please click here to register online |
| Holiday Inn South County Center 6921 S. Lindbergh Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63125 (314) 892-3600 |
| A block of discounted rooms has been reserved for $74 plus tax per night. Please call the Holiday Inn 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.
Continuing Education:
The conference will be worth a
total of 12 contact hours.
Certificates of attendance will be
given out.
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, please 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.
Please see the conference
registration form for prices.
Continuing Education:
The conference will be worth a
total of 12 contact hours.
Certificates of attendance will be
given out.
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, please 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.
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Meals:
Lunch will be on your own. Continental
breakfast and afternoon snack are
included in your registration fee.
Books:
We will have a large bookstore at the
conference. There will be over 75
different titles related to autism.
Purchase orders are accepted.
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.
Lunch will be on your own. Continental
breakfast and afternoon snack are
included in your registration fee.
Books:
We will have a large bookstore at the
conference. There will be over 75
different titles related to autism.
Purchase orders are accepted.
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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conference information
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| "Behavior Solutions and Adolescent Issues on the Autism Spectrum" St. Louis, MO ~ November 8 - 9, 2006 Nov. 8 - Adolescent Issues Nov. 9 - Behavior Solutions |
Time 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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