Growing Up with ASD: Developing a Healthy Sexuality Education Plan- AZ

[Guest guest]

Growing Up with ASD: Developing a Healthy Sexuality Education Plan- ASHA

CE’s

2/12/2010

Shana Nichols, Ph.D, Clinical Director of the Fay J. Lindner Center for

Autism, specializes in adolescence and growing up, dual diagnosis and mental

health issues, and the experiences of girls with autism spectrum disorders..

She has extensive expertise in cognitive and diagnostic assessment,

treatment, consultation, and family work. Dr. Nichols also conducts applied

research associated with clinical programs. She is the author of the

book, *Girls

Growing Up on the Autism Spectrum: What Parents Should Know about the

Pre-teen and Teenage Years.

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Sexuality education for individuals with ASD is critical for enhancing

quality of life. This training will address how to help individuals with ASD

achieve healthy sexuality. Case presentations and materials will be shared

providing practical skills to create an effective sexuality education plan

for individuals with ASD. From assessment to instruction and evaluation of

progress, this training will guide participants in developing a solid plan

and a practical teaching toolkit and accessing available resources related

to sexuality development and learning.

*When:

*Friday, February 12, 2010

*Time:*

8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

*Where:*

SARRC Main Campus for Exceptional Children

300 N. 18th Street, Phx, AZ 85006

*Cost:*

$75.00 per person

*Contact & Registration:*

Pilar Dowling

or email training@...

http://www.autismcenter.org/event_details.aspx?id=213