This training/course has been approved by the Bureau of Autism Services and can be applied toward either 6 hours of Autism-Specific OR 6 hours of Instructional Strategies/Best Practices of the Behavior Specialist License requirements, using Course Number AACP1025 on the application.

FALL CONFERENCE

DISCOVERING THE POSSIBILITIES WITH VISUAL STRATEGIES: 

Meeting the Communication, Behavior & Social Skill Challenges in Autism Spectrum Disorders

Presenter: Linda Hodgdon M.Ed., CCC-SLP

Friday, October 26, 2012

8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Four Points Sheraton (Pittsburgh North)

910 Sheraton Dr.

Mars, PA 16046

724.776.6900

Course Description

This program will demonstrate how and why to expand your use of visual supports. We will explore a number of strategies, including APPS and video, for use at school and home. The use of visual strategies is effective across skill levels, for students from early childhood through adult. Visual strategies work for verbal and nonverbal students. Children with high or low skills benefit from visual supports designed to match their capability. Numerous systems and strategies will be presented that have significantly improved both receptive and expressive communication, social interaction, educational participation and overall behavior.

Participant Objectives

At the conclusion of the program, participants should be able to:

* Identify significant factors in student learning and functioning style that affect communication.

* Informally assess the student’s communication strengths and challenges.

* Recognize situations where communication breakdowns can affect the student’s understanding, behavior and participation.

* Use the Guide for Assessing Behavior Situations to identify causes of behavior problems.

* Develop visual tools to support communication, behavior & social skills

* Use specific visual supports, including Apps and video, that have significantly improved student participation and behavior.

Continuing Education Credits

AOTA OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

The Advisory Board on Autism and Related Disorders (ABOARD) is an Approved Provider of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA.)  A maximum of 0.60 credits (6.0 contact hours) will be awarded upon successful completion of the conference. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of Specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

PA EDUCATORS ACT 48

The Allegheny Intermediate Unit is recognized by the PA Department of Education to offer continuing education credits ACT 48 under guidelines. A maximum of 6.0 hours of PA EDUCATORS ACT 48 credits will be awarded for the completion of the seminar.  A certificate of attendance is provided as well.

SOCIAL WORKERS

This program is offered for 6.0 credit social work hours continuing education through co-sponsoring of the University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work, council on Social Work Education-accredited school and, therefore a, Pennsylvania-approved sponsor of social continuing education. These credit hours satisfy requirements for LSW/LCW, LPC and LMFT biennial license renewal. For more information call 412.624.3711.

ASHA

This program is offered for .60 CEUs (Intermediate level; Professional area.)

PSYCHOLOGIST

This program is co-sponsored by Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic and ABOARD’s Autism Connection of PA. Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic is approved by the American Psychological Association to offer continuing education credits for psychologists. Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic maintains responsibility for this program and its content. This program is being offered for 6.0 continuing education credits.

COUNSELORS

Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic is recognized by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) to offer continuing education for National Certified Counselors.  Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic adheres to the NBCC Continuing Education Guidelines. This program is bing offered for 6.0 continuing education credits. 

ACT 62 BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST LICENSURE HOURS

This training/course has been approved by the Bureau of Autism Services and can be applied toward either 6 hours of Autism-Specific OR 6 hours of Instructional Strategies/Best Practices of the Behavior Specialist License requirements, using Course Number AACP1025 on the application.

ONLINE REGISTRATION OPEN UNTIL THURSDAY PM

Walk-ins will be accepted on the day of the conference

Registration fee includes lunch,refreshments and handouts.

Student or Individual with Autism Spectrum Disorder  –  $50

Individual (Parent, Non-parent and no credits)          –  $70

Professional (including credits)                              –  $150

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