Conference Montreal Pamela Wolfberg: Play

[Guest guest]

The Harriet and Abe Gold Learning Centre

for Autism and Developmental Disability

invites you to a

Conference

on

Guiding Children on the Autism Spectrum in Peer Relations

and Play: Integrated Play Groups Model

with

Pamela Wolfberg, Ph.D.

Friday, January 21, 2005

9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Hilton Montreal Airport

12505 Côte de Liesse, Dorval (Montreal), Quebec

Guiding Children on the Autism Spectrum in Peer Relations

and Play: Integrated Play Groups Model

Brief Description

This introductory seminar addresses the unique and complex

challenges

children on the autism spectrum encounter in peer relations and

play.

Participants will become familiar with the principles and

practices

comprising Integrated Play Groups, a research-based model

designed to

support children on the autism spectrum (novice players) in play

with

typical peers/siblings (expert players) within home, school,

community and

therapy settings.

This session provides a basic overview of theory and methods.

Lecture,

slides, video, and hands-on activities will be used to illustrate

concepts,

tools and techniques. Participants will receive handouts to serve

as a

guide throughout the session and as a resource for future use.

Learning Objectives

Participants will become familiar with:

· Theories on the nature of autistic spectrum disorders, peer

relations

and play

· Principles of the Integrated Play Groups model

· Methods to assess play variations in children with autistic

spectrum

disorders

· Methods to guide children's peer socialization,

communication, play

and imagination

· Methods for designing supportive play environments

· Methods for designing quality peer play programs

AGENDA

Introduction

Phase I. Embracing the Spirit of Play

IPG Conceptual Foundation

· Nature of play and the autism spectrum

· Play's prominent role in childhood

· Key features of the IPG model

Phase II. Setting the Stage for Play

IPG Program and Environmental Design

· Gathering the players

· Preparing the play setting

· Structuring the play session

Phase III. Observing Children at Play

IPG Assessment Methods

· Fundamentals of the IPG assessment approach

· IPG Observation Framework

· IPG Assessment Tools

Phase IV. Guided Participation in Play

IPG Intervention Methods

· Monitoring play initiations

· Scaffolding play

· Social-communication guidance

· Play guidance

Wrap Up

About the Presenter

Pamela Wolfberg, Ph.D. is Assistant Professor of special

education at San

Francisco State University and co-founder of the Autism Institute

on Peer

Relations and Play in California. As creator of the Integrated Play

Groups

model, she leads efforts to develop inclusive peer play programs

for

children within North America, Europe and Asia. Dr. Wolfberg is

widely

published and the recipient of several distinguished awards for

scholarship

and research. Her recent books include, Play and Imagination in

Children

with Autism (1999) and Peer Play and the Autism Spectrum: The

Art of

Guiding Children's Socialization and Imagination (2003).

Registration Form

To register, please complete the form below and return it, along

with your

cheque payable to the Miriam Foundation, 8160 Royden Road,

T.M.R., Quebec

H4P 2T2.

For information please call

(514) 345-0210 ext. 319. Fax: (514) 345-1619.

www.goldlearningcentre.com

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January 21, 2005

9:00 am - 4:30 p.m.

(Registration starts at 8:00 am)

Hilton Montreal Airport

12505 Côte de Liesse, Dorval (Montreal), Quebec

For Hotel reservations: (514) 631-2411 (special rates – please

specify

Miriam Foundation Conference)

(Hotel accommodations are not included in registration fee –

parking will

be validated)

DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION: January 14, 2005

q Parent / Individual with ASD $ 165.

q Student $ 165.

(Full-time student with valid ID card/proof of status)

q Professional $ 225.

Please note refreshments and lunch will be served.

q Kosher meal required

Method of payment:

q Cheque (to the Miriam Foundation)

q Visa q ?MasterCard

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LETTERS OF CONFIRMATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED

REGISTRATION GUARANTEED ONLY UPON RECEIPT OF

PAYMENT

RECEIPTS ISSUED AT CONFERENCE

Cancellation policy: Cancellations must be in writing and

received prior to

January 14, 2005. A $25. 00 administration fee will be charged.

No refunds

after January 14, 2005.