FW: Houston & Plano Autism Workshops: Behavioral Interventions & School Success

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FYI From: Spectrum Training Systems On Behalf Of Spectrum Training SystemsSent: Thursday, December 15, 2011 4:51 PMHaving trouble viewing this email? Click here Spectrum Training Systems, Inc.presents Two Texas Workshops " School Success & Behavioral Interventions in Autism Spectrum Disorders, " with Lori Ernsperger, Ph.D. & Jed Baker, Ph.D. Coming to: Plano, TX on March 5 - 6, 2012 and Houston, TX on March 26 - 27, 2012 Speaker for Monday, March 5th, 2012 in Plano, TXandMonday, March 26th, 2012 in Houston, TX: " 6 Critical Elements for Teaching Individuals with ASD " Presented By Lori Ernsperger, Ph.D.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. 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. _____________________________________________________________ Speaker for Tuesday, March 6th, 2012 in Plano, TXandTuesday, March 27th, 2012 in Houston, TX: " No More Meltdowns: Handling Challenging Behaviors & Teaching Social Skills " Presented by Jed Baker, Ph.D.This workshop is about understanding challenging behaviors in ASD and other social communication disorders, with an overview of behavior management techniques. Dr. Baker, the author of The Social Skills Picture Book, will teach you specific, user-friendly strategies and techniques for providing relevant social skills instruction to children and teens with ASD. Enjoyable socialization methods are emphasized so individuals may experience success and desire to build skills. Social deficits and disruptive behavior affect life at home, school and eventually in the workplace. Conference participants will learn both highly beneficial strategies that can be used across a variety of settings and routines; and practical and effective solutions to assist " typical " peers, family members and professionals in increasing their successful support of individuals with ASD. Click for Plano, TX info and registration Click for Houston, TX info and registration Plano, TX Conference Location:Plano Centre2000 E. Spring Creek ParkwayPlano, TX 75074Directions Houston, TX Conference Location:University of HoustonUniversity Center - Houston Room4800 Calhoun Rd.Houston, TX 77004Directions Conference Fees: 2 Day Package:Early Bird - $180Regular - $215 1 Day Package: Early Bird - $130Regular - $145 Certificates of attendance and CEUs are available for both conferences. There are six hours of lecture each day. Please click below to see information on directions, parking, lodging, daily schedule and more. Click for the Plano, TX conference page Click for the Houston, TX conference page Thank you very much! Spectrum Training Systems, Inc.2024 Jonathon Dr.Appleton, WI 54914Fax: www.SpectrumTrainingSystemsInc.com ¢« Visit our autism and special needs bookstore online! Forward emailThis email was sent to ascc@... by spectrumtrainingsystems@... | Update Profile/Email Address | Instant removal with SafeUnsubscribe™ | Privacy Policy.Spectrum Training Systems | 2024 Jonathon Drive | Appleton | WI | 54914