The “Introduction to Autism” class is a two day training designed to give educators an overview of autism as an educational disorder. Essential methods for assessing behaviors are taught, and basic programming strategies are introduced. Topics to be covered will include: definition of autism and eligibility criteria for special education and related services; descriptions of sensorimotor integration issues, communication issues, social and relatedness issues assessing behaviors for their messages; the social stories teaching strategy; structuring and scheduling in the classroom; and essential features of effective programming for students with autism.
Presenter: Dr. Julie Donnelly has a Ph.D. in Special Education from the University of Missouri-Columbia with a focus area in Autism. She has over 26 years of teaching experience related to this area. She currently serves as a Missouri Autism Consultant for Project ACCESS. Julie is a long time associate of Project ACCESS and has been supportive of the project since its 1985 inception. She provides workshops and trainings on autism, as well as providing consultation with schools and agencies. In addition, she is a presenter at national and international conferences and publishes on topics in Autism and Special Education. Audience: Any educator or school staff member working with students with autism, parents and administrators.
Date: Day 1 - Monday, September 17, 2012 Day 2 - Tuesday, September 18, 2012 Time: 8:30 a.m. - Check in Session - 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Lunch will be provided. Location: St. Louis RPDC at the University of Missouri-St. Louis 8225 Florissant Road St. Louis, MO 63121 Cost: $150 CSD members for both days; $190 non-members for both days Reference #: 34207-19 (9/17/12 AND 9/18/12) Registration Deadline: September 10, 2012 For more information call Brian Lankheit at (314) 692-1242 or email blankheit@csd.org. Registrations may be mailed to CSD, Attn: Brian Lankheit, 8225 Florissant Road, St. Louis, MO 63121 or faxed to (314) 692-9700. |
