Autism+Related+Training+Opportunities

 Hi Team! Here is a training opportunity that is scheduled for the fall of 2009.  ** //Friday, October 2, 2009// **** "Building Social Relationships in Autism Spectrum Disorders;" ****__[|Scott Bellini, Ph.D.]__ **  This engaging workshop will provide an overview of a social skill instructional model developed by Dr. Bellini. The workshop will provide research on social-emotional functioning as well as practical and effective strategies for teaching social interaction skills to children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs). The model provides a systematic and comprehensive framework to guide parents and practitioners in the development and implementation of effective social skills programming. Participants will increase their knowledge of social and emotional functioning, and the relationship between social skill deficits and social anxiety. They will also learn skills necessary to assess social functioning in individuals with ASDs. **Location:**   [|Crowne Plaza Chicago North Shore] 510 E. Rt. 83 Mundelein, IL 60060 (847) 949-5100

** //Thursday, November 5, 2009// "The Way I See It" and "Developing Talents: Careers for Individuals with Asperger's and High-Functioning Autism" [|Temple Grandin, Ph.D.]**  <span style="color: rgb(178, 161, 97); font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial;"> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">From her innovative book, "The Way I See It," Temple Grandin will get down to the real issues of autism- the ones parents, teachers and individuals on the spectrum face every day. She offers helpful do's and don'ts, practical strategies and try-it-now tips, all based on her "insider" perspective and a great deal of research. After lunch Temple will cover her book "Developing Talents." This remarkable instruction is essential for individuals on the spectrum, along with anyone who teaches, cares for or employs someone on the spectrum. She shows how to apply her guidelines, suggestions and examples to career development in real life. A question and answer period will be held after the last break and will cover a multitude of issues concerning the autism spectrum. <span style="color: rgb(178, 161, 97); font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">** //Friday, November 6, 2009// **** "No More Meltdowns: Handling Challenging Behaviors & Teaching Social Skills" ****<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 204); font-family: arial;">__[|Jed Baker, Ph.D.]__ ** <span class="EC_text"><span style="line-height: 17px; color: rgb(178, 161, 97); font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial;"> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Students on the autism spectrum often present with difficulty regulating their feelings and interacting socially. This workshop describes how to handle meltdowns and design effective behavior plans to prevent these moments and reduce frustration and anxiety. The second part of the presentation details strategies to motivate students to learn, ways to teach social skills, how to generalize skills into the natural setting and increase acceptance and tolerance from peers. Information will be imparted though lecture, interactive exercises, and video clips. <span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">**Location:** <span class="EC_text"> <span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 255); font-family: Arial;"> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">[|Holiday Inn Crystal Lake] 800 S. IL Route 31 Crystal Lake, IL 60014 (815) 477-7000 Rooms are $99 plus tax per night, for our reserved block. Please call the hotel for reservations. <span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 255); font-family: Arial;">[|Hotel Directions]  <span style="color: rgb(178, 161, 97); font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">**Professional 2 Days:** Thru October 5: $175 After October 5: $205 <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">**Professional 1 Day:** Thru October 5: $125 After October 5: $140 <span style="color: rgb(178, 161, 97); font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">**Parent:** 2 Days: $120 1 Day: $80 <span style="color: rgb(178, 161, 97); font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> [|Visit our Crystal Lake web page] <span style="display: block; text-align: left; color: rgb(178, 161, 97); font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> <span style="display: block; text-align: left; color: rgb(178, 161, 97); font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt;">__<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 204);">[|Printer-friendly conference information and registration] __ <span style="display: block; text-align: left; color: rgb(178, 161, 97); font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">      ||   ||
 * || <span style="color: rgb(238, 174, 73); font-family: Trebuchet MS,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;">**<span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); display: block; text-align: center; font-family: Trebuchet MS,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 24pt;">Autism Training ** ||  ||
 * <span style="display: block; text-align: center; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Trebuchet MS,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">**[|Crystal Lake, IL] [|November 5 - 6, 2009]** ||  ||
 * <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Trebuchet MS,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> <span style="display: block; text-align: center; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Trebuchet MS,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">"Autism Across the Spectrum" <span style="color: rgb(178, 161, 97); font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">
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 * <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Trebuchet MS,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> <span style="display: block; text-align: center; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Trebuchet MS,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">"Autism Across the Spectrum" <span style="color: rgb(178, 161, 97); font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">