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Autism Awareness Nite at the Philadelphia 76ERs !!!
Autism Awareness Nite at the Philadelphia 76ERs !!!
Saturday April 5, 2008 -
6:00pm Spotlight Concourse for Autism Awareness
7:00pm Game vs. Atlanta Hawks
***Fun, Family, Friends, Resources, Raffle, Kid Activities***
Come enjoy the Game, have a Good time and help raise Money for Autism programs!
Family Accommodation area during the game for anyone needing a break.
Awareness Event and Fund Raiser
for local Autism Charities: HeARTs for Autism (R) and Greater Philadelphia ASA (Autism Society of America)
Please Support local non-profit Autism organizations providing free family services and valuable programming for Autism Spectrum kids and adults!
Prizes for persons selling 10+ tickets!
To purchase tickets, please contact -
Katie Delagol 76tickets@gmail.com or 215-624-6214
Lower level end - section 106, 107 $36 (30% off ticket price)
Upper corner mez - section 209a $25 (save 20%)
all proceeds go to Autism programming
Cash, Check or Paypal
Spread the word!
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Autism, Law Enforcement & First Response Training
The Autism Society of America, Greater Harrisburg Area Chapter and
The Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network proudly present:
Autism, Law Enforcement & First Response Training
Presented by Dennis Debbaudt
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Live presentation at PaTTAN Harrisburg,
6340 Flank Dr., Suite 800, Harrisburg, PA 17112-2764
Videoconference at various downlink sites
Special Evening Presentation for Families:
6:00 P.M. - 8:00 at PaTTAN Harrisburg
Cathy Scutta, MS, OTR/L, BCBA
Educational Consultant
Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network
6340 Flank Drive
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717)541-4960 ext. #3103
1-(800)360-7282 (Toll-free in PA only)
Fax: (717)541-4968
cscutta@pattan.net
www.pattan.net
PaTTAN is an initiative of the Pennsylvania Department of Education, working in partnership with families and local education agencies, to support programs and services to improve student learning and achievement.
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Are you an African-American Parent who is Raising a Child with Autism?
Are you an African-American Parent who is Raising a Child with Autism?
If so, you are cordially invited to participate in a research study being conducted by a nursing student in
De Paul University’s Master’s Entry Nursing Program.
Title of Research Study: The Effects of Perceived Parental Stress Levels on Coping Strategies Utilized by African-American Parents who are raising a Child with Autism
Purpose: The purpose of this research study is to help nurses, educators, and other healthcare providers gain insight about stressors that are encountered by African-American parents who are raising a child with autism, and the coping strategies that they utilize in response to this stress. This information would help set the foundation for the development of interventions and support programs that are geared towards helping African-American parents to utilize positive coping strategies to deal with increased levels of stress. The use of positive coping strategies in parents who are raising a child with autism has been found to promote better health and well-being in both parents and their children.
Requirements: Participation in this research study will take approximately 30 minutes. Parents will fill out three questionnaires that are anonymous, and confidential.
If you are interested in hearing more about this study, please contact:
Nakia Taylor
De Paul University Graduate Student
773-715-8778
nakialynise@yahoo.com
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Social Communication kills using Evidence Based Practice
Young Children with
Autism: Building
Social Communication
Skills using Evidence
Based Practice
Dr. Katherine Holman
PaTTAN King of Prussia—
April 11, 2008
9:00 AM —3:30
Learner Outcomes
Participants will be able to:
1. Participants will compare and contrast
three different communication teaching
methods (Discrete Trial Teaching, PRT,
and Developmental/Transactional ap-
proaches) used with young children with
autism.
2. Participants will be able to recall the three
pivotal behaviors targeted in the Pivotal
Response Treatment method.
3. Participants will learn to design individu-
alized plans that integrate a variety of in-
structional strategies aimed at building
conceptually grounded social and commu-
nication skills.
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ASPERGER SYNDROME BACK TO BASICS: A PRACTICAL APPROACH
From Sohn Grayson Autism Consultants...
ASPERGER SYNDROME BACK TO BASICS: A PRACTICAL APPROACH
Including a Panel Discussion by Asperger Teens and their Parents
A 6 hour seminar for professionals and parents
Date and Time:
Friday April 11, 2008
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Williamson’s Restaurant/Conference Center
Easton Rd (Rt. 611) & Blair Mill Rd.
Horsham, PA 19044
(215) 675 - 5454
Sponsored by:
SOHN GRAYSON
Autism Consultants
(215) 923 - 2853
(215) 968 - 8684
Who Should Attend
Parents, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Speech Therapists Instructional Assistants, Psychologists, Teachers, Supervisors, Case Managers, Counselors, Principals, Support Staff
Continuing Education Credits
6 contact hours approved by the Philadelphia Society of Clinical Psychologists
Certificate of Completion available for ACT 48 School Personnel and others
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The core of all effective and practical approaches to working with Asperger Syndrome depends upon understanding the people with this disorder. In other words: 1) How do they view and understand the world around them? 2) How does this guide their behavior? 3) How do we become an effective influence in their world. Our presentation of the Asperger’s view of the world will include a panel of Asperger teens and their parents to present their own first hand accounts. The afternoon will be devoted to using this understanding to implement strategies of change and generalization.
CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES
1.Understanding How to Promote Positive Changes Through the Use of Cognitive Social Integration Therapy (CSIT)
2.Understanding How to Identify the Reasons Behind Behavior
3.Understanding the Role of Anxiety in Asperger Syndrome
4. Understanding How to Identify Asperger Subtypes
5. Understanding How to Implement Effective Prevention Strategies
5. Understanding How to Implement Effective Generalization Strategies
COURSE CONTENT
I. Understanding Cognitive Social Integration Therapy (CSIT) – The Core Components
A. The Reasons Behind Behavior
B. Designing Strategies Based On Asperger Subtypes
C. Structure and Predictability
D. Becoming a Sphere of Influence
E. Generalization and Sabotage
F. Surviving and Learning from a Crisis
II. The Many Faces of Asperger Syndrome – Subtypes
III. Working with the Asperger Brain
A. The Critical Role of Anxiety
B. Distress Mastery – Managing Negative Feelings
C. Black and White Thinking
D. Rigidity
E. Social Misunderstanding
IV.Prevention and Generalization
PRESENTERS
Alan Sohn, Ed.D.
Psychologist
Private Practice
Newtown, PA
Cathy Grayson, M.A.
Educational Consultant
Private Practice
Bala Cynwyd, PA
WORKSHOP INFORMATION
CONFERENCE FEES
Parents Professionals
1. Early Registration by 3/21/08 $ 105.00 $ 135.00
2. Regular Registration after 3/21/08 $ 120.00 $ 150.00
3. On Site Registration (if space permits) $ 130.00 $ 160.00
Registration form and payment/purchase order must be received prior to March 21, 2008 to receive early registration fee. Purchase orders received after March 21, 2008 will be charged the regular registration rate.
COURSE HOURS
Registration begins at 8:30 am. The seminar begins at 9:00 am and concludes at 4:30 pm.
Lunch is on your own from 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm.
REGISTRATION
You must send in your registration form with your payment or purchase order to SOHN GRAYSON. Checks or purchase orders should be made payable to SOHN GRAYSON. Payment or purchase order is required for admission. Registration/confirmation will be sent to you by e-mail.
CANCELLATIONS
Refunds will be given if requests are received by April 1, 2008 less $ 20.00 administrative charge per registrant. No refunds will be given for requests made after April 1, 2008.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
This program is co-sponsored by The Philadelphia Society of Clinical Psychologists and SohnGrayson. The Philadelphia Society of Clinical Psychologists is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor Continuing Education for psychologists. The Philadelphia Society of Clinical Psychologists maintains responsibility for the program and its content. This program provides six (6) Hours of CE credits for Psychologists. A certificate of completion for 6 credit hours is available for ACT 48 school personnel and others.
ABOUT SOHN GRAYSON
SOHN GRAYSON specializes in all levels of the Autistic spectrum. They provide consultant services to families, schools and agencies, focusing upon behavioral skills, social skills, language skills, diagnosis, assessment, inclusion, as well as developing individualized programs.
Dr. Sohn has worked within the school and privately for the past 30 years. Ms. Grayson has also taught children from the entire Autistic spectrum for the past 30 years and now provides consultant services to both schools and families. They have presented numerous workshops to parents and professionals in the tri-state area. They were instrumental in developing the Bucks County IU Autistic Support Program and in training its teachers. They are pleased to announce that their book, Parenting Your Asperger Child is available in bookstores and online. It is a practical, “how to” book that takes a problem solving approach when working with the Asperger individual. Parenting Your Asperger Child provides parents, professionals and educators with practical and enduring skills that enables them to help the person with Asperger syndrome to function in the real world. Copies will be available for sale at the workshop. A “how to” companion manual that expands the concepts found in our book will also be available for purchase.
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he Bureau of Autism Services Community Connection Tour (BASCC).
Educate, Advocate, Communicate
Who: The Department of Public Welfare, Bureau of Autism Services (BAS), is pleased to offer the following free event to family members, caregivers, advocates, persons with ASD, providers, and anyone with a vested interest in the autism community in PA.
What: An overview of BAS programs and services will be given and those in attendance will have the opportunity to raise questions and concerns. All information about dates and times can be found on the Bureau’s Website at www.autisminpa.org
Where/When:
Philadelphia - Southeastern PA
Philadelphia Health Management Corporation (PHMC)
www.phmc.org/
March 27, 2008
6:30-8:30pm
Norristown State Hospital
(610) 270-1000
March 27, 2008
10am-12pm
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National Standards Project Report on Autism Interventions Web Cast
he Pennsylvania Department of Education, Bureau of Special Education is pleased
to announce the following web cast training:
When: April 16, 2008
The Pennsylvania Department of Education, Bureau of Special Education is pleased
to announce the following web cast training:
When: April 16, 2008
Location: View at select sites, home or web cast. For a complete listing of
viewing sites, please check our website at www.pattan.net.
Viewing: Please click on the following link on April 16, 2008 at least 10-15
minutes prior the start of the training. http://www.vemics.com/pattanlogin/
Time: 9:00 AM -3:30 PM
Description: This session will provide participants with a report from the
National Standards Project reviewing the most current research-validated and
effective interventions for learners with ASD.
The afternoon will provide guidelines from the Pennsylvania Department of
Education regarding what base level knowledge, skills and competencies related to
educating learners with autism all professional staff working in schools should
have in their pre-service training programs
Description: This session will provide participants with a report from the
National Standards Project reviewing the most current research-validated and
effective interventions for learners with ASD.
Location: View at select sites, home or web cast. For a complete listing of
viewing sites, please check our website at www.pattan.net.
Viewing: Please click on the following link on April 16, 2008 at least 10-15
minutes prior the start of the training. http://www.vemics.com/pattanlogin/
Time: 9:00 AM -3:30 PM
Description: This session will provide participants with a report from the
National Standards Project reviewing the most current research-validated and
effective interventions for learners with ASD.
The Pennsylvania Department of Education is affiliated with The National Autism
Center which has spearheaded the National Standards Project, an unprecedented
effort to produce a set of standards for effective, research-validated education
and behavioral intervention for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).
The afternoon will provide guidelines from the Pennsylvania Department of
Education regarding what base level knowledge, skills and competencies related to
educating learners with autism all professional staff working in schools should
have in their pre-service training programs.
Presenter: Susan M. Wilczynski, PhD BCBA, National Autism Center
Cathy Scutta, M.S., OTR/L, BCBA, PaTTAN Educational Consultant
ADDITIONAL CREDIT INFORMATION
Credit: Act 48, ASHA, BACB & Psych
*You must complete a survey in order to receive the above referenced credits.
*Details on accessing the survey will be provided at the end of the presentation.
IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION
You may register directly on-line by visiting www.pattan.net and entering the
Registration On-line page.
*Please note, if you wish to receive hours/credit for participating in this event
you MUST register through our online registration system regardless of where you
will be view the event.
*If you plan to view this web cast from a personal computer rather than at a
viewing site and wish to receive hours/credits, please chose "PaTTAN-Online Course"
as your location.
Content Related Information and Questions: For content related information please
contact Cathy Scutta at 717-541-4960, ext. 3103
General Registration Information and Questions: For registration information,
please contact: Kristin Olszyk via email at kolszyk@pattan.net
To obtain directions to PaTTAN, please select the appropriate location:
PaTTAN Harrisburg:
http://www.pattan.net/contact/pattanharrisburg.aspx
PaTTAN King of Prussia:
http://www.pattan.net/contact/PaTTANKingofPrussia.aspx
Title: National Standards Project Report on Autism Interventions Web Cast
When: April 16, 2008
Location: View at select sites, home or web cast. For a complete listing of
viewing sites, please check our website at www.pattan.net.
Viewing: Please click on the following link on April 16, 2008 at least 10-15
minutes prior the start of the training. http://www.vemics.com/pattanlogin/
Time: 9:00 AM -3:30 PM
Description: This session will provide participants with a report from the
National Standards Project reviewing the most current research-validated and
effective interventions for learners with ASD.
The Pennsylvania Department of Education is affiliated with The National Autism
Center which has spearheaded the National Standards Project, an unprecedented
effort to produce a set of standards for effective, research-validated education
and behavioral intervention for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).
Presenter: Susan M. Wilczynski, PhD BCBA, National Autism Center
Cathy Scutta, M.S., OTR/L, BCBA, PaTTAN Educational Consultan
ADDITIONAL CREDIT INFORMATION
Credit: Act 48, ASHA, BACB & Psych
*You must complete a survey in order to receive the above referenced credits.
*Details on accessing the survey will be provided at the end of the presentation.
IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION
You may register directly on-line by visiting www.pattan.net and entering the
Registration On-line page.
*Please note, if you wish to receive hours/credit for participating in this event
you MUST register through our online registration system regardless of where you
will be view the event.
*If you plan to view this web cast from a personal computer rather than at a
viewing site and wish to receive hours/credits, please chose "PaTTAN-Online Course"
as your location.
Content Related Information and Questions: For content related information please
contact Cathy Scutta at 717-541-4960, ext. 3103
General Registration Information and Questions: For registration information,
please contact: Kristin Olszyk via email at kolszyk@pattan.net
t
The afternoon will provide guidelines from the Pennsylvania Department of
Education regarding what base level knowledge, skills and competencies related to
educating learners with autism all professional staff working in schools should
have in their pre-service training programs.
Presenter: Susan M. Wilczynski, PhD BCBA, National Autism Center
Cathy Scutta, M.S., OTR/L, BCBA, PaTTAN Educational Consultant
ADDITIONAL CREDIT INFORMATION
Credit: Act 48, ASHA, BACB & Psych
*You must complete a survey in order to receive the above referenced credits.
*Details on accessing the survey will be provided at the end of the presentation.
IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION
You may register directly on-line by visiting www.pattan.net and entering the
Registration On-line page.
*Please note, if you wish to receive hours/credit for participating in this event
you MUST register through our online registration system regardless of where you
will be view the event.
*If you plan to view this web cast from a personal computer rather than at a
viewing site and wish to receive hours/credits, please chose "PaTTAN-Online Course"
as your location.
Content Related Information and Questions: For content related information please
contact Cathy Scutta at 717-541-4960, ext. 3103
General Registration Information and Questions: For registration information,
please contact: Kristin Olszyk via email at kolszyk@pattan.net
To obtain directions to PaTTAN, please select the appropriate location:
PaTTAN Harrisburg:
http://www.pattan.net/contact/pattanharrisburg.aspx
PaTTAN King of Prussia:
http://www.pattan.net/contact/PaTTANKingofPrussia.aspx
Title: National Standards Project Report on Autism Interventions Web Cast
When: April 16, 2008
Location: View at select sites, home or web cast. For a complete listing of
viewing sites, please check our website at www.pattan.net.
Viewing: Please click on the following link on April 16, 2008 at least 10-15
minutes prior the start of the training. http://www.vemics.com/pattanlogin/
Time: 9:00 AM -3:30 PM
Description: This session will provide participants with a report from the
National Standards Project reviewing the most current research-validated and
effective interventions for learners with ASD.
The Pennsylvania Department of Education is affiliated with The National Autism
Center which has spearheaded the National Standards Project, an unprecedented
effort to produce a set of standards for effective, research-validated education
and behavioral intervention for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).
The afternoon will provide guidelines from the Pennsylvania Department of
Education regarding what base level knowledge, skills and competencies related to
educating learners with autism all profes
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