A great way to expand your child's vocabulary and encourage spontaneous language is to teach him how to ask questions. This week's tip is based on the lesson videos: Asking 'Who is That?' and Asking 'What is That?'
Follow this link to watch the "how to" video:
http://www.rethinkautism.com/community/news/Story.aspx?ID=536
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Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Heartwarmining Graduation Video
This is a must see video! Yes - children with autism can succeed!!!!!
http://abcnews.go.com/WN/Broadcast/student-autism-class-salutatorian-delivers-high-school-graduation/story?id=10933858
http://abcnews.go.com/WN/Broadcast/student-autism-class-salutatorian-delivers-high-school-graduation/story?id=10933858
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Transition to Summer
This week's tip is based on the lesson videos: Following a Photographic Play Schedule, Cleaning an Office Following a Schedule and Following a Morning Schedule.
Help ease your child's transition from school year to the summer time by creating a visual schedule that will help provide structure to his day.
Rethink Autism members have access to a growing library of hundreds of step-by-step video lessons and training videos that teach valuable skills and techniques like these.
http://www.rethinkautism.com/community/news/Story.aspx?ID=513
Help ease your child's transition from school year to the summer time by creating a visual schedule that will help provide structure to his day.
Rethink Autism members have access to a growing library of hundreds of step-by-step video lessons and training videos that teach valuable skills and techniques like these.
http://www.rethinkautism.com/community/news/Story.aspx?ID=513
Monday, June 7, 2010
Early Intervention in Autism
We are taking a group to this wonderful FREE training. Please email me at norma-pilcdc@carolina.rr.com if you would like to join us.
Registration Deadline June 23
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Early Intervention in Autism: A Review of Methods to Determine Best Practices is a free workshop designed for families and professionals working with toddlers and children who have recently received a diagnosis of (or are at risk for) an Autism Spectrum Disorder.
The workshop will be held on June 30 in the Lilly Family Gallery on the Campus of Davidson College in Davidson. The workshop is free, but registration is required and there are a limited number of spaces available.
Workshop Overview
• What are ‘best practices' in early intervention for children at risk for developing autism?
• With so many methodologies, how do I choose an approach for a child with autism?
• What are the aspects of treatment that must be addressed to improve prognosis and support optimal learning?
This presentation will review several ‘best practices' that will help parents and professionals choose intervention methods. It will also cover specific assessments to assist in program design.
The Autism Society of North Carolina uses an evidence-based model to support both parent training and school consultation. This model is also used in two North Carolina school systems as a pilot program. These programs will be discussed. Video will be shared of scripted joint activity routines to address verbal and non-verbal communication, improve play skills and build social imitation and reciprocity.
Presenters:
• Ann Palmer is the Director of Advocacy and Chapter Support for the Autism Society of North Carolina. She coordinates over 45 Chapters and support groups across the state. Previously, she was the Parent Support Coordinator for Division TEACCH. Ann has published two books: Realizing the College Dream with Autism or Asperger Syndrome: A Parent's Guide to Student Success and Parenting Across the Autism Spectrum: Unexpected Lessons We've Learned, the Autism Society of America's 2007 Literary Work of the Year, which she co-authored with Maureen Morrell. Both books will be available for purchase.
• Shelley Moore is a Training Coordinator with the Autism Society of North Carolina. For the last three years she has worked on the Autism Society of North Carolina's Early Intervention project and coordinated a grant from the John Rex Endowment. Shelley is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Previously, she worked with Division TEACCH's Supported Employment Program before coming to work at the Autism Society of North Carolina in 2001.
• John Thomas M.Ed., is the Director of Training for the Autism Society of North Carolina. He has spent much of his career working with people with Autism Spectrum Disorders as a teacher, classroom consultant, diagnostician, adolescent and adult therapist, vocational coordinator in a residential program, and a supported employment coordinator. John has worked for TEACCH as well as the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. He was a principle author of the TEACCH Transition Assessment Profile.
Workshop Information
• Check-in will be held from 8 a.m.- 9 a.m. at the Lilly Family Gallery in the Chambers Building on the campus of Davidson College.
• There is NO on-site registration.
• The workshop will begin at 9 a.m.
• Lunch is not included in the workshop, but there are a variety of nearby dining options.
• The workshop will conclude at 4:00 p.m.
• Registration is free, but required.
• The Autism Society of North Carolina Bookstore will be available with a small selection of early intervention titles.
Click here for more information about the workshop.
Registration Deadline June 23
________________________________________
Early Intervention in Autism: A Review of Methods to Determine Best Practices is a free workshop designed for families and professionals working with toddlers and children who have recently received a diagnosis of (or are at risk for) an Autism Spectrum Disorder.
The workshop will be held on June 30 in the Lilly Family Gallery on the Campus of Davidson College in Davidson. The workshop is free, but registration is required and there are a limited number of spaces available.
Workshop Overview
• What are ‘best practices' in early intervention for children at risk for developing autism?
• With so many methodologies, how do I choose an approach for a child with autism?
• What are the aspects of treatment that must be addressed to improve prognosis and support optimal learning?
This presentation will review several ‘best practices' that will help parents and professionals choose intervention methods. It will also cover specific assessments to assist in program design.
The Autism Society of North Carolina uses an evidence-based model to support both parent training and school consultation. This model is also used in two North Carolina school systems as a pilot program. These programs will be discussed. Video will be shared of scripted joint activity routines to address verbal and non-verbal communication, improve play skills and build social imitation and reciprocity.
Presenters:
• Ann Palmer is the Director of Advocacy and Chapter Support for the Autism Society of North Carolina. She coordinates over 45 Chapters and support groups across the state. Previously, she was the Parent Support Coordinator for Division TEACCH. Ann has published two books: Realizing the College Dream with Autism or Asperger Syndrome: A Parent's Guide to Student Success and Parenting Across the Autism Spectrum: Unexpected Lessons We've Learned, the Autism Society of America's 2007 Literary Work of the Year, which she co-authored with Maureen Morrell. Both books will be available for purchase.
• Shelley Moore is a Training Coordinator with the Autism Society of North Carolina. For the last three years she has worked on the Autism Society of North Carolina's Early Intervention project and coordinated a grant from the John Rex Endowment. Shelley is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Previously, she worked with Division TEACCH's Supported Employment Program before coming to work at the Autism Society of North Carolina in 2001.
• John Thomas M.Ed., is the Director of Training for the Autism Society of North Carolina. He has spent much of his career working with people with Autism Spectrum Disorders as a teacher, classroom consultant, diagnostician, adolescent and adult therapist, vocational coordinator in a residential program, and a supported employment coordinator. John has worked for TEACCH as well as the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. He was a principle author of the TEACCH Transition Assessment Profile.
Workshop Information
• Check-in will be held from 8 a.m.- 9 a.m. at the Lilly Family Gallery in the Chambers Building on the campus of Davidson College.
• There is NO on-site registration.
• The workshop will begin at 9 a.m.
• Lunch is not included in the workshop, but there are a variety of nearby dining options.
• The workshop will conclude at 4:00 p.m.
• Registration is free, but required.
• The Autism Society of North Carolina Bookstore will be available with a small selection of early intervention titles.
Click here for more information about the workshop.
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