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SUMMARY:Autism Conference: Inclusion and Adolescent Transition in ASDs
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday, October 5, 2010\nThe Inclusive Classroom\nWorksho
 p Presenter: Paula Kluth, Ph.D.\n\nThis interactive day features group
  activities, real-world stories, and tools you can bring back to the c
 lassroom immediately. Participants will learn practical ways of suppor
 ting students with autism spectrum labels & other disabilities within 
 a general education classroom. The centerpiece of the presentation is 
 Paula's \"Top Ten Strategies List for Inclusive Classrooms\" in which 
 she addresses the need for sensory supports, visuals, active learning,
  \"safe space,\" and materials that capitalize on student strengths. O
 ther topics addressed include defining (and redefining) autism, listen
 ing to the voices of those with autism, creating more responsive lesso
 ns, making the classroom comfortable, and providing opportunities for 
 communication skill development. The presentation provides teachers wi
 th the necessary knowledge and strategies to understand every student 
 as complex, as capable, and as a learner.\n\nLearning Objectives for P
 articipants:\n-Compare and contrast definitions of autism\n-Learn how 
 some people with autism see and experience schooling\n-Learn the benef
 its of inclusive schools for students with autism\n-Learn active learn
 ing techniques appropriate for K-12 classrooms\n-Learn ideas for adapt
 ing curriculum and instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners\n
 -Learn techniques for supporting the development of communication skil
 ls and competencies in inclusive classrooms\n\nWednesday, October 6, 2
 010\nBridges to Adulthood for Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorders\
 nWorkshop Presenter:\n\nThe past decade has seen reports citing the dr
 amatic increase in the prevalence of autism and related disorders (ASD
 ) to the current 1 case per 110 individuals most recently identified b
 y the Centers for Disease Control (2009). There are greater numbers of
  individuals being diagnosed with ASD than ever before and subsequentl
 y, steadily growing numbers of adolescents and young adults on the aut
 ism spectrum. This increase in prevalence has created an increased dem
 and for appropriate and effective services for adolescents and young a
 dults with ASD. Unfortunately, the need for such services continues to
  far exceed the available resources, leaving a generation of individua
 ls with autism and their families in a programmatic, financial, and pe
 rsonal limbo. This presentation will provide an overview of effective 
 transition programming- at any age- with the ultimate goal being a lif
 e of dignity, competence, and quality. To this end, an overview and pr
 actical suggestions for transition planning (inclusive of employment g
 oals) will be presented along with issues related to community based t
 raining, social competence, sexuality and quality of life concerns.\n\
 nAfter having attended this workshop, participants will be able to:\n-
 Identify the components of a comprehensive transition plan\n-Different
 iate between social survival and social competence of the applications
  of both\n-Discuss the importance of direct, intensive instruction in 
 adaptive behavior if community living is expected to be the outcome of
  an effective education\n-Define the multiple constituent groups whose
  needs are to be met in the employment development process\n-Identify 
 the three primary components of sexuality\n-Describe the individually 
 determined components of an assessment of quality of life\n\nPricing:\
 nOne Day:\nEarly Bird: $125\nRegular: $140\nTwo Days:\nEarly Bird: $17
 5\nRegular: $205\nEarly bird pricing lasts through August 23, 2010. Re
 gular pricing starts on August 24, 2010.\n\nSchedule:\n7:00-8:00am Che
 ck-in\n8:00-9:30am Speaker\n9:30-9:45am Break\n9:45-11:30am Speaker\n1
 1:30am-12:30pm Lunch (On your own)\n12:30-2:00pm Speaker\n2:00-2:15pm 
 Break\n2:15-3:30pm Speaker\n\nFor more information visit http://www.ea
 rlylearningcommunity.org/events/autism-conference-inclusion
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Gambier:20101005T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Gambier:20101006T190000
CATEGORIES:conference
LOCATION:Doubletree Hotel Seattle Airport
WEBSITE:http://www.spectrumtrainingsystemsinc.com/seattle.html
URL:http://www.spectrumtrainingsystemsinc.com/seattle.html
CONTACT:920.749.0332
ORGANIZER:Spectrum Training Systems, Inc.
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