Intersect for Ability, a collaborative network of ten social service agencies

[Guest guest]

UP AND COMING TRENDS FOR SUPPORTING ADULTS WITH AUTISM AND DEVELOPMENTAL

DISABILITIES

Vendors from Intersect for Ability will be at the conference sharing information

regarding their special projects on aging, training, transition, employment and

BCBA internships.

Participants:

Barbara Olson Center of Hope, Clearbrook, Easter Seals Metropolitan Chicago,

Elim Christian Services, Helping Hand Center, Hope Institute, Managing Partner

Little Friends, Inc., Little Friends Center for Autism, Misericordia Heart of

Mercy,

PACTT, Park Lawn, Seguin Service

This groundbreaking training was developed by the Little Friends Center for

Autism (LFCA), Elim Christian Services and The Barbara Olson Center of Hope.

Based on six-day core training for adult's services, this training was

generously funded by the Foundation and supported by Intersect for

Ability. Cost: $79 per person.

Conference presenters will demonstrate how their organizations successfully

support adults with autism and other developmental disabilities by using

structured teaching, visual supports, behavior management and technology. This

unique conference will provide opportunities for participants to share

information and brainstorm. Participants are encouraged to bring visual systems

to share.

Thursday, May 12, 8:30 A.M to 3:45 P.M.

Embassy Suites Hotel

707 East Butterfield Road

Lombard, Illinois 60148

Call or email Carol Paske for additional information or flier

@carolpaske@..., 630-479-3876 or call Little Friends Center for Autism

630-305-4196 ext. 2.

8:30-9 A.M.

Registration

9-9:15 A.M.

Introductions

Patti Boheme, Little Friends Center for Autism

9:15-10:15 A.M.

Behavior Management

" How to Get Others to Do What You Want "

O'Rourke, Elim Christian Services

10:30-11:30 A.M.

Successful Use of Visual Supports in Residential Settings

Caree Amtsberg, Little Friends & Patti Boheme, LFCA

11:30 A.M.-12:45 P.M.

Box lunch (provided)

& Visit with Vendors 12:45-1:45 P.M.

Promoting Independence

Through Structured Teaching

Pat Loy, Little Friends

1:45-2:45 P.M.

The Evolution of A Day Program

Kaltofen and Boggs, Clearbrook

3-3:45 P.M.

The Power of Touch Technology

a Sierra, Seguin Services

CEU's/CPDU's Available