Autism Seminar - Norwalk, Ohio

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Barbara C. YavorcikPresidentAutism Society of Ohio701 S. Main St.Akron, OH 44311(330) 376-0211fax: (330) 376-1226email: askASO@...home: byavorcik@...web: www.autismohio.org Please note: This is provided for information purposes only. The ASO does not endorse or recommend any providers, methodologies or services. Providing this information should not be construed as an endorsement by the ASO, either explicit or impiled.

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Help 4 the Family

Presents:

2006 Autism Seminar

Saturday July 22, 2006

7:30-4:30

Ernsthausen Performing Arts Center

350 Shady Lane Drive

Norwalk, Ohio 44857

Lunch sponsored by:

FISHER TITUS MEDICAL CENTER

2006 Autism Seminar

Program Agenda

7:30-8:30 Registration & Continental Breakfast

8:30-9:00 Welcome & Introductions

9:00-11:30 Keynote Speaker: Define Me

Sondra

11:30-1:00 Lunch: sponsored by FTMC

1:00-2:30 SESSION I

A) Individual Development

Colleen

Autism Advocacy Efforts at the State Level

Barbara Yavorcik

C) Introduction to Visual Supports

Roth

2:30-2:45 Break

2:45-4:15 SESSION II

A) Services & Supports

Colleen

OCALI & It’s Family Support

Component

Donna Owens

C) Speech & Autism

Horchler MS, CCC-SLP

4:15-430 Door Prizes

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Parents, family members, individuals with PDD, Autism, Asperger’s, Educators, Teacher’s assistants, 1 on 1 aids, Therapist, Social Workers, Parents, Child Care Providers, General Public

CONTACT HOURS: 5.5 hrs. CEU for Educators, administrators, & SLP’s will be available through Northern Ohio SERRC

Individual Development - will build awareness of how a child's temperament and developmental stages affect the parent-child relationship, brain development, recognizing the characteristics of different growth stages

Services and Supports - aids in the understanding of what services are available through schools, community, and state agencies with information on what they provide. Recognizing and building support systems for children and parents

Autism and Communication- Explore assessments, intervention, and useful strategies for parents, teachers, and related professionals. We will also take a look at stages of communication development to better understand where a child may be functioning

Introduction to Visual Support- A general overview of visual support to enhance daily living for a child with autism, for both home and school. Covering the importance of visual support in daily living skills. Why we utilize visual support for children with autism as well as other disorders and utilizing them in a time-efficient manner. Examples include schedules, icons, choice boards, behavior choices, games, social stories charts and more to promote independence.

Autism Advocacy Efforts at the State Level- This presentation will include an overview of the Ohio Autism Taskforce Recommendations, progress in making the recommendations a reality, pending legislation, and autism resources in Ohio

OCALI and Its Family Services Component- This session will provide a brief description of OCALI and its family services component including a discussion of the family- based initiatives OCALI is undertaking this year. OCALI is committed to supporting local parent/consumer groups and working with them and state and local agencies to help create the systems of support families need. Find out how you can participate.

SONDRA WILLIAMS: Is an adult with Autism and a mother to 4 children with Asperger’s. She serves as a board member of The Autism Society Ohio, was a voting member of the Ohio Autism task force appointed by the Governor. Sondra is a parent advocate trainee through the LEND program of Ohio State University. She has been asked to serve on the advisory board for OCALI (Ohio Center for Autism & Low Incidence.) She will be presenting at the 2006 National Autistic Society of America Convention July 11-16. She also is the author of Reflections of Self and has a DVD titled Define Me. Sondra has been speaking publicly for 6 years to help educate the public on Autism.

COLLEEN MILLER: Is with Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities.

BARBARA YAVORCIK: Is the President of Autism Society of Ohio

DONNA OWENS: Is with the Ohio Center for Autism & Low Incidence.

LISA HORCHLER, MS, CCC-SLP is with Fisher Titus Medical Center & runs their Autism Spectrum Kids Camp

WENDY ROTH: Is with Abilities Pediatric in Sandusky & is a mother of an Autistic child.

2006 AUTISM SEMINAR

Saturday July 22, 2006

Name:__________________________________

Address:________________________________

City:______________ State:____ Zip:________

Phone:__________________

Occupation:____________________________

SESSION I

1st Choice______ 2nd ______ 3rd _______

SESSION II

1st Choice______ 2nd_______ 3rd _______

How are you affected by Autism?___________

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Cost is $15.00 per person. This includes breakfast & lunch

Registration limited

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: JULY 2, 2006

Mail registration & check to:

Help 4 the Family

P.O. Box 995

Norwalk, Ohio 44857

Any questions please call Becky Griggs at

419-706-8772

help4thefamily@...