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Autism Workshop in Chicago Area: Social Cognition & School Success

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Spectrum Training Systems, Inc.

Upcoming Chicago Area Workshop

" Social Cognition and School Success

in Autism Spectrum Disorders "

February 28-29, 2012

Naperville, IL

Tuesday, February 28, 2012, 8am - 3:30pm

" When My Autism Gets Too Big, " with Kari Dunn

Buron, M.S.

Kari Dunn Buron has over 30 years of experience in

working with students on the autism spectrum. She currently teaches at a

university and is the coordinator of their Autism Spectrum Disorders Certificate

program for educators. Having studied and researched on an international level,

Kari's expertise in ASDs has led her to serve on the professional advisory board

in many autism-related organizations. She has spent 17 years volunteering her

time to help individuals with ASDs in countries such as Trinidad, Tobago,

Barbados, Tanzania and Ghana. Kari is also an award winning author of

educational books about the relationship between autism and social cognition,

emotional regulation and relationship building.

Workshop Description:

Autism Spectrum Disorders involve difficulties in

the areas of Social Thinking, Relationship Building, and Emotional Regulation.

This presentation will address these three areas of need as they impact a

person's ability to function in the highly social environment of school. Having

a problem of social cognition impacts a person's competence in almost all social

situations. These difficulties can lead to explosive behavior and even

aggression. Kari will present a brief overview of the social thinking research,

and autism learning theories emerging from the new field of educational

neuroscience. She will then describe and illustrate 5 systematic approaches to

teaching social information, and increasing a person's ability to understand and

regulate their emotional responses. The strategy discussion will include the

use of the 5-Point Scale, Video Self-Modeling, 5 Stars, relaxation, and direct

teaching of relationship skills.

Wednesday, February 29, 2012, 8am - 3:30pm

" 6 Critical Elements for Teaching Individuals with

ASD, " with Lori Ernsperger, Ph.D.

Dr. Ernsperger is a recognized expert in the field

of autism and behavioral disorders, with more than 25 years of experience as a

classroom teacher, administrator, and behavioral consultant. She received her

doctorate in Special Education from Indiana University. Currently, Dr.

Ernsperger lives in Nevada, where she owns and operates Autism and Behavioral

Consulting, a firm that works with school district personnel and parents to

provide effective educational programs and strategies for students with ASD and

behavioral disorders. She has written three well-known books on behavior and

school strategies for children and adolescents with ASDs.

Workshop Description:

Increasing numbers of students are being

identified with pervasive developmental disorders which include autism and

Asperger Syndrome. School personnel are faced with a growing number of

instructional strategies and quick-fix approaches to meet the unique needs of

this growing population. Dr. Lori Ernsperger will engage you in a highly

interactive and fast-paced seminar addressing the many questions and concerns

you have as a special education teacher, general education teacher,

paraprofessional, or therapist who works with these students. She will share

evidence based practices and strategies for increasing learning and promoting

positive behavior, along with ready-to-implement ways to develop predictable

schedules, organize the environment, create behavior intervention plans, and

collect data for progress monitoring. You will leave this conference with

dozens of ideas and strategies to help you make a real difference in your

student's learning.

Conference Location:

Northern Illinois University Naperville Campus

1120 E. Diehl Rd.

Naperville, IL 60563

Directions

Please visit the Naperville conference page for

lodging information.

Conference Fees: (Early bird valid through

January 16th)

2 Day Package:

Early Bird - $180

Regular - $215

1 Day Package:

Early Bird - $130

Regular - $145

Printer-friendly conference info and registration

form

CPDUs and CEUs are available for this conference.

Please visit our Naperville page for more information on lodging, continuing

education, daily schedule and payment options.

To pay for conference with check or purchase

order, download the registration form and send with payment. Purchase orders

can be faxed to 920-882-0736. Please send a completed registration form for

each participant on purchase order. Checks can be mailed to the address seen

below.

To pay for conference with credit card, please

visit our online store.

Thank you very much!

Spectrum Training Systems, Inc.

2024 Jonathon Dr.

Appleton, WI 54914

(920) 749-0332

Fax: (920) 882-0736

www.SpectrumTrainingSystemsInc.com

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