Guest guest Posted October 24, 2006 Report Share Posted October 24, 2006 Dear Friend of ASO: Information on Picture Exchange Communication System Trainings coming to Ohio. For information on PECS trainings that may be coming to nearby states, visit http://www.pecs.com/ and click on "Training Workshops". FYI - Please share. Sincerely, 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. ------------------------------------------- Two-Day PECS Training Workshop December 14 - 15, 2006Akron, OHVenue: Holiday Inn Akron West 330-666-4131 Cost: $425.00 per attendee Presenter(s): Castrogiovanni, Ph.D. Cavarretta, BCBA Two-Day PECS Training Workshop February 15 - 16, 2007Columbus, OHVenue: Holiday Inn Columbus City Center 614-221-3281 Cost: $425.00 per attendee Presenter(s): Cavarretta, BCBA Jill Waegenaere, M.A., CCC/SLP Two-Day PECS Training WorkshopThis intense two-day training is designed to teach participants to appropriately implement the Picture Exchange Communication System. It begins with an overview of the Pyramid Approach to Education to explore the key components of designing effective educational environments. A historical overview of language training programs used with non-verbal individuals is discussed along with how to set the stage for an abundance of communication opportunities. Participants will learn how to implement the six Phases of PECS, including attributes, through presenter demonstrations, video examples and role-play opportunities. Participants will leave the workshop with a fundamental understanding of how to implement PECS with individuals with autism, related developmental disabilities, and/or limited communication skills. What You'll Learn: The key Pyramid components to designing effective educational environments Strategies to create an abundance of opportunities for communication How to discuss in detail the Picture Exchange Communication System and its relationship to traditional training programs How to implement all six Phases of PECS with target individuals using a behavior analytic orientation The criteria for transitioning from PECS to other communication modalities Agenda: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Registration Time: 7:30 AM to 8:00 AMCEU: 1.3 ASHA CEUs Intermediate Level, Professional Area Tuition includes: The Second Edition PECS Training Manual (a $45.00 value) • Detailed Handouts with space for notetaking • Certificate of Attendence • Continental Breakfast both days • ASHA CEUs are available To register visit http://www.pecs.com/workshop.php?workshop_id=9 and click on the desired date and location. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 25, 2006 Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 I'd love to go to this...but how could anyone afford it, honestly? > > Dear Friend of ASO: > > Information on Picture Exchange Communication System Trainings coming to > Ohio. For information on PECS trainings that may be coming to nearby states, > visit _http://www.pecs.com/_ (http://www.pecs.com/) and click on " Training > Workshops " . FYI - Please share. > > Sincerely, > > Barbara C. Yavorcik > President > Autism Society of Ohio > 701 S. Main St. > Akron, OH 44311 > (330) 376-0211 > fax: (330) 376-1226 > email: askASO@... > home: byavorcik@... > web: _www.autismohio.org_ (http://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. > > ------------------------------------------- > Two-Day PECS Training Workshop > December 14 - 15, 2006 > Akron, OH > Venue: Holiday Inn Akron West 330-666-4131 > Cost: $425.00 per attendee > Presenter(s): > Castrogiovanni, Ph.D. > Cavarretta, BCBA > > Two-Day PECS Training Workshop > February 15 - 16, 2007 > Columbus, OH > Venue: Holiday Inn Columbus City Center 614-221-3281 > Cost: $425.00 per attendee > Presenter(s): > Cavarretta, BCBA > Jill Waegenaere, M.A., CCC/SLP > > > Two-Day PECS Training Workshop > This intense two-day training is designed to teach participants to > appropriately implement the Picture Exchange Communication System. It begins with an > overview of the Pyramid Approach to Education to explore the key components of > designing effective educational environments. A historical overview of > language training programs used with non-verbal individuals is discussed along > with how to set the stage for an abundance of communication opportunities. > Participants will learn how to implement the six Phases of PECS, including > attributes, through presenter demonstrations, video examples and role-play > opportunities. Participants will leave the workshop with a fundamental understanding > of how to implement PECS with individuals with autism, related developmental > disabilities, and/or limited communication skills. > What You'll Learn: > * The key Pyramid components to designing effective educational > environments > * Strategies to create an abundance of opportunities for communication > * How to discuss in detail the Picture Exchange Communication System > and its relationship to traditional training programs > * How to implement all six Phases of PECS with target individuals using > a behavior analytic orientation > * The criteria for transitioning from PECS to other communication > modalities > Agenda: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM > Registration Time: 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM > CEU: 1.3 ASHA CEUs Intermediate Level, Professional Area > Tuition includes: The Second Edition PECS Training Manual (a $45.00 value) • > Detailed Handouts with space for notetaking • Certificate of Attendence • > Continental Breakfast both days • ASHA CEUs are available > To register visit _http://www.pecs.com/workshop.php?workshop_id=9_ > (http://www.pecs.com/workshop.php?workshop_id=9) and click on the desired date and > location. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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