FREE!! Building Bridges Workshop/ U of SC, Aiken, SC

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Building Bridges -

Collaborative Workshops on Autism

Supported by:

Developmental Disabilities Council, Office of the Governor,

Aiken County School District & Aiken Autism Support Group

WHEN: Saturday, January 25, 2003, from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

WHERE: University of SC, Aiken - Nursing Building, Room 120

Lottie Koster & Teri ling Presenting on

Picture Communication Systems

Lottie Koster has a Master's in Ed. from the University of North Carolina at

Chapel Hill, specializing in Early Intervention and Family Support. She has

been working with individuals with autism since 1990 and currently works at

the CARE Center in ton. She has received extensive training in

applied behavior analysis and Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)

and sets up PECS programs for children ranging in age from 2-11 y/o.

Her co-presenter, Teri ling graduated from Ohio University with a B.S.Ed.

in Learning Disabilities and has a M.Ed. in Early Childhood Ed. from the

College of ton. She also has a 3 year old who receives ABA therapy

and is learning to communicate using a Picture Communication System.

MAKE & TAKE!

Part of this workshop will be a " Make & Take. " Each participant will be

creating a Picture Communication Binder of their own and will be given PECS

cards, so they may utilize the resources & what has been learned immediately.

This workshop is FREE! But, you must register to attend.

Seating is limited. Call now or e-mail DStout6@...

Don't forget to tell your child's speech therapist & teacher(s)!

Thanks,

Denice Stout

Aiken Autism Support Group Leader

& Building Bridges Coordinator.

For those families unable to attend because childcare is too expensive,

financial assistance is available. This is based on need and a first-come,

first-serve basis. The average stipend is $30.00 per family, per workshop.

Call to apply.

Note: Aiken County School District Teachers will receive staff development

Points for attending! Other teachers, therapists, and other professionals

may want to check with your supervisors to see whether you can receive

credits for attending.