Teaching Through Music
This workshop is designed for parents, educators, therapists,
habilitators and others working or living with preschool and school age children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs).
Through fun and interactive activities, participants will learn easy to implement strategies and examples of how music can be incorporated into any program in the home, school and community setting. Using applied behavior analysis (ABA) as a framework, participants will also learn how music can be a functional and motivating intervention to teach social,
interpersonal, academic and language/communication skills as well as improve attention and participation.
When:
Saturday, April 25, 2009
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost:
$30.00
Presenter:
Holly Sokol,
M.Ed., MT-BC, Music Therapist
DEADLINE for registration is April 20th
SARRC
300 N. 18th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 340-8717 Office Phone
(602) 340-8720 Office Fax
(480) 603-3284 Workshop Phone
www.autismcenter.com
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A Behavioral Approach to Promoting Speech and Language in Children with ASD
Joanne Gerenser, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Recommended for speech - language pathologists, occupational therapists, habilitators, families and others working or living with an individual with ASD.
This conference will provide a model for integrating research in the areas of psycholinguistic development, early social development, as well as lexical development within behavioral programming for children with autism. Research in the development of joint attention will be reviewed with implications for the deficits present in children with autism. Strategies to promote joint attention behaviors will be provided. Critical skills for the development of speech will be reviewed as well as programs to promote early vocal and verbal behaviors. The workshop will provide an overview of the literature on word learning as well as the nature of the deficits within this area present in children with autism. Concepts such as fast and slow mapping will be reviewed. Programs to develop and expand vocabulary as well as to promote abstract and higher level language will be reviewed.
In addition to the focus on programming, this workshop will address the complexities of meeting the speech, language and communication needs of individuals with ASD across the different disciplines. Specifically, strategies for collaboration among the behavior analyst, speech-language pathologist and classroom teaching staff will be discussed.
Agenda
8:30 - 9:00 a.m.
Registration
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Dr. Joanne Gerenser
12:30-1:30 p.m.
Lunch
(Lunch not included)
1:30-4:00 p.m
Dr. Joanne Gerenser continued
4:00-5:00 p.m.
Panel Question & Answer
Teresa Cardon, M.A., CCC-SLP
Dr. Jeanne Wilcox, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
When:
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Where:
SARRC
300 N. 18th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85006
Cost:
$65
Susan Fugate, M.S., CCP-SLP
Patty McCartney, M.S., CCC-SLP
Nicolette Judge, M.S., CCC-SLP
Learner Objectives
1. The participant will gain an understanding of the specific language learning challenges associated with ASD
2. The participant will understand the possible challenges faced by different disciplines working together on a team to address the speech-language needs of learners with ASD
3. The participant will be able to describe joint attention as well as understand the challenges in development of these behaviors in learners with ASD
4. The participant will identify a number of strategies to promote joint attention behaviors in young children with ASD
5. The participant will discuss speech development as well as the challenges to speech development in children with ASD
6. The participant will be able to develop a program to address verbal and vocal development in children with ASD
7. The participant will be able to discuss concepts such as lexical development and organization, fast and slow mapping and how these concepts apply to children with ASD
8. The participant will be able to discuss the procedures of applied behavior analysis and how to use those procedures in treatment.
Joanne Gerenser, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Joanne is the Executive Director of the Eden II Programs. She received her Master’s degree in Speech and Hearing at the Ohio State University and her Ph.D. in Speech and Hearing Science at the City University of New York Graduate Center. She is an adjunct Assistant Professor at Brooklyn College as well as Penn State University. Joanne is a member of the Scientific Advisory Council for the Organization for Autism Research. Joanne is co-author of the interactive CD-ROM entitled "Behavioral Programming for Children with Autism". She has authored several book chapters and articles on autism and developmental disabilities. She is an Associate Editor of the Journal of Speech-Language Pathology and Applied Behavior Analysis. She sits on a number of Professional Advisory Boards for several programs serving children and adults with autism in the US and abroad. She has received numerous awards for her work with children and adults with autism, including the Nassau Suffolk Autism Lifetime Achievement Award, the Mosaic Foundation’s Educator of Excellence Award, the Elija Chariot Award, as well as Staten Island’s Albert V. Maniscalco Community Service Award.
This course is offered for a total of 0.6 ASHA CEU’s (Intermediate level,
Professional area), ASHA CE Provider approval does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products or clinical procedures
Registration: A Behavioral Approach to Promoting Speech and Language in Children with ASD.
Please make checks payable to: SARRC
300 N. 18th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85006
To register, please call: (480) 603-3284 or
email training@autismcenter.org
Cancellations received seven working days prior to this presentation are refundable less a $40.00 administrative charge.
Payment is nonrefundable for cancellations made after May 15, 2009.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Amount included: $ Registration Fee $65.00 per person
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Friday, April 10, 2009
ASA-GPC Annual Autism Conference
This conference was great and I would highly recommend it to anyone interested. I was only able to go one day instead of both days but I felt like I walked away with a lot more knowledge than when I walked in.
The day started off with this:
"Navigating the Social World: Managing emotions andstress in students with Asperger’s Syndrome, highfunctioning autism, PDD-NOS, and related disordersJean McAfee, M.D.,
Sunday Keynote
Jeanie McAfee, M.D., will introduce the step-by-step emotional skills and stress management programs presented in her internationally acclaimed book, Navigating the Social World. Attendees will learn to use elements of cognitive behavioral therapy, applied behavioral therapy, and other techniques to help individuals with high functioning autism and related disorders to identify and deal with stress, anger, and other emotions."
I started off the day listening to a speaker that has walked a mile in our shoes. It was also nice to be in a room with people who have been there. However, there were also educators who are not parents of children with ASD and as always, I found them very insensitive.
Then, I went to this room:
"Enhancing Everyday Communication with Visual Supports
Teresa Cardon, M.A. CCC-SLP has worked with individuals on the autism spectrum for over 16 years. She has helped many parents and teachers develop intervention strategies so they can increase social communication skills in the children, teens, and adults they work with. Teresa Cardon is the author of three major books for ASD, Top Ten Tips: A Survival Guide for Families with Children on the Autism Spectrum (2008), Initiations and Interactions (2006), and Let's Talk Emotions (2004). Teresa currently works as a Speech Language Pathologist for the Infant Child Research Programs at Arizona State University, with a primary focus on working with children with autism."
I found this great as it gave me many ideas on how to use visual supports. I am new to this so I only have a daily picture schedule for Joey, as well as, I made a book with a story in it for Joey to understand when his Dad left. They gave me ideas such as using pictures in sequence to get a task done. For example, put up pictures on the bathroom mirror and each can show a step in getting something done like brushing his teeth or taking a bath. I also learned about doing a "First and Then" board so Joey can understand the sequence of events that need to happen.
The best thing I learned from the visual supports meeting is that instead of taking the "Time with Daddy" sticker off his board and out of the mix, I can put a red circle with line through it, like a "No Smoking" sign, this way Joey doesn't think I am just hiding the sticker but maybe will understand that it's just not an option at this time.
Quotes taken off the ASA-GPC website.
The day started off with this:
"Navigating the Social World: Managing emotions andstress in students with Asperger’s Syndrome, highfunctioning autism, PDD-NOS, and related disordersJean McAfee, M.D.,
Sunday Keynote
Jeanie McAfee, M.D., will introduce the step-by-step emotional skills and stress management programs presented in her internationally acclaimed book, Navigating the Social World. Attendees will learn to use elements of cognitive behavioral therapy, applied behavioral therapy, and other techniques to help individuals with high functioning autism and related disorders to identify and deal with stress, anger, and other emotions."
I started off the day listening to a speaker that has walked a mile in our shoes. It was also nice to be in a room with people who have been there. However, there were also educators who are not parents of children with ASD and as always, I found them very insensitive.
Then, I went to this room:
"Enhancing Everyday Communication with Visual Supports
Teresa Cardon, M.A. CCC-SLP has worked with individuals on the autism spectrum for over 16 years. She has helped many parents and teachers develop intervention strategies so they can increase social communication skills in the children, teens, and adults they work with. Teresa Cardon is the author of three major books for ASD, Top Ten Tips: A Survival Guide for Families with Children on the Autism Spectrum (2008), Initiations and Interactions (2006), and Let's Talk Emotions (2004). Teresa currently works as a Speech Language Pathologist for the Infant Child Research Programs at Arizona State University, with a primary focus on working with children with autism."
I found this great as it gave me many ideas on how to use visual supports. I am new to this so I only have a daily picture schedule for Joey, as well as, I made a book with a story in it for Joey to understand when his Dad left. They gave me ideas such as using pictures in sequence to get a task done. For example, put up pictures on the bathroom mirror and each can show a step in getting something done like brushing his teeth or taking a bath. I also learned about doing a "First and Then" board so Joey can understand the sequence of events that need to happen.
The best thing I learned from the visual supports meeting is that instead of taking the "Time with Daddy" sticker off his board and out of the mix, I can put a red circle with line through it, like a "No Smoking" sign, this way Joey doesn't think I am just hiding the sticker but maybe will understand that it's just not an option at this time.
Quotes taken off the ASA-GPC website.
Saturday, April 4, 2009
The Phoenix Film Festival This Weekend
There are so many events around town this weekend. Here is one of them!
The Phoenix Film Festival:
The Family Film Event is presented by Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC) and features short films especially for families to enjoy together. We will be presenting three short films which will be followed by a talk from Holocaust survivor Gerda Weissman Klein, whose story was made into the Oscar- and Emmy-winning film, One Survivor Remembers. The following films will be presented as part of this program: The Velveteen Rabbit directed by Denise Quesnel A toy rabbit yearns to become 'Real' through a child's love. Through his journey, the Velveteen Rabbit learns the mystery of Nursery Magic and becomes Real in more than one way. Presented by Kids First! I’m Here and Wings of EPOH based on the story by Gerda Weissmann Klein Creatively interpreted by Peter H. Reynolds (Illustrator) and Paul A. Reynolds The films Wings of EPOH and I'm Here have been developed to promote increased awareness, tolerance and support for students with social differences. The films can be presented either at a school-wide assembly, in the classroom or in a small group setting. Also included are tips for peers, teachers and parents about how to help children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) or other social differences learn strategies for social communication in the home, school and community. Saturday April 4th from 12 - 1pm.
This is a personal one because the Director is my brother!
Cowboy Dreams
Wild Bill Crum (Bill Engvall) is a cowboy with a past. He's good with a gun - maybe too good. That skill has made him a target for every wannabe tough guy and aspiring gunslick in the West. While Bill has survived physically, he is haunted by the echoes of his bloody past.This angst manifests itself in nightly dreams in which he faces - again and again - the soulless menace that represents his former, more violent self, or perhaps the spirits of those who have faced his guns and lost. In restless slumber each night Bill makes the terrible ride away from all that he knows is good and beautiful - pulled inexorably towards an inevitable showdown. He is drawn to a fate he fears as he is stripped of his natural confidence and self-assurance.At last Bill is driven to share this personal torment with the men in whose hands he puts his life every day in the brutal existence of the trail-riding cowboy. At his saddle partner's insistence, Bill tells the men of his nightly terrors. In the flickering firelight the cowboys cannot hide their surprise and confusion at his tale. These are men accustomed to hard work and simple pleasures. They can't possibly be expected to comprehend the depths and complexity of the human psyche. Or can they?As Bill bares his soul to the other cowboys, their reactions - and subsequent analysis - prove to be enlightening and more than a little humorous. Saturday April 4th at 2:15 and Sunday April 5th at 4:30.
http://www.phoenixfilmfestival.org/pages/
The Phoenix Film Festival:
The Family Film Event is presented by Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC) and features short films especially for families to enjoy together. We will be presenting three short films which will be followed by a talk from Holocaust survivor Gerda Weissman Klein, whose story was made into the Oscar- and Emmy-winning film, One Survivor Remembers. The following films will be presented as part of this program: The Velveteen Rabbit directed by Denise Quesnel A toy rabbit yearns to become 'Real' through a child's love. Through his journey, the Velveteen Rabbit learns the mystery of Nursery Magic and becomes Real in more than one way. Presented by Kids First! I’m Here and Wings of EPOH based on the story by Gerda Weissmann Klein Creatively interpreted by Peter H. Reynolds (Illustrator) and Paul A. Reynolds The films Wings of EPOH and I'm Here have been developed to promote increased awareness, tolerance and support for students with social differences. The films can be presented either at a school-wide assembly, in the classroom or in a small group setting. Also included are tips for peers, teachers and parents about how to help children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) or other social differences learn strategies for social communication in the home, school and community. Saturday April 4th from 12 - 1pm.
This is a personal one because the Director is my brother!
Cowboy Dreams
Wild Bill Crum (Bill Engvall) is a cowboy with a past. He's good with a gun - maybe too good. That skill has made him a target for every wannabe tough guy and aspiring gunslick in the West. While Bill has survived physically, he is haunted by the echoes of his bloody past.This angst manifests itself in nightly dreams in which he faces - again and again - the soulless menace that represents his former, more violent self, or perhaps the spirits of those who have faced his guns and lost. In restless slumber each night Bill makes the terrible ride away from all that he knows is good and beautiful - pulled inexorably towards an inevitable showdown. He is drawn to a fate he fears as he is stripped of his natural confidence and self-assurance.At last Bill is driven to share this personal torment with the men in whose hands he puts his life every day in the brutal existence of the trail-riding cowboy. At his saddle partner's insistence, Bill tells the men of his nightly terrors. In the flickering firelight the cowboys cannot hide their surprise and confusion at his tale. These are men accustomed to hard work and simple pleasures. They can't possibly be expected to comprehend the depths and complexity of the human psyche. Or can they?As Bill bares his soul to the other cowboys, their reactions - and subsequent analysis - prove to be enlightening and more than a little humorous. Saturday April 4th at 2:15 and Sunday April 5th at 4:30.
http://www.phoenixfilmfestival.org/pages/
Friday, March 20, 2009
Special Day for Special Kids
Special Day for Special Kids March 28th from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Venue: McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park
Join us for FREE train rides, carnival activities, carousel rides, games, activity booths, clowns ,face painting, petting zoo, plus lots of food and ice cream...all for FREE!
Register on day of event.
Download a flyer at this link.
Questions? Contact Dan McAuliffe 480-315-5216 or Al Chavez (En Espanol) 480-221-7259
Sponsored by Scottsdale Sunrise Rotary Club, Phoenix, El Puente Rotary, Raising Special Kids & Scottsdale Unified School District Service Learning Classes.
Venue: McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park
Join us for FREE train rides, carnival activities, carousel rides, games, activity booths, clowns ,face painting, petting zoo, plus lots of food and ice cream...all for FREE!
Register on day of event.
Download a flyer at this link.
Questions? Contact Dan McAuliffe 480-315-5216 or Al Chavez (En Espanol) 480-221-7259
Sponsored by Scottsdale Sunrise Rotary Club, Phoenix, El Puente Rotary, Raising Special Kids & Scottsdale Unified School District Service Learning Classes.
PRT is done!
Joey and I took part in the 8 week parent program at SARRC. It consisted of 4 lecture sessions and 4 interactive sessions with my son using PRT (pivotal response training). I have to say it helped tremendously. We saw a big difference in Joey after the 1st interactive session. Now that the program is complete, I can honestly say that he is behaving so much better and communicating on a whole new level and I have improved as a parent by being able to understand what I need to do to get more out of Joey.
I highly recommend this program. It is $600 and well worth every dime. Financial assistance is available.
I highly recommend this program. It is $600 and well worth every dime. Financial assistance is available.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
From the Archives of General Psychiatry ~ June issue
"According to a study in the June issue of Archives of General Psychiatry,
An autism diagnosis given to a two-year-old child is likely to hold true when that same child is nine years old.
On the other hand, a diagnosis of PDD-NOS (pervasive development disorder not otherwise specified) in a two-year-old child is more likely to be reclassified as an autism diagnosis or a diagnosis of Asperger’s syndrome or other ASD spectrum disorder. "
Interesting...
Monday, February 16, 2009
Upcoming Events on the Calendar
NEW... West Side Autism Support Group
Wednesday, February 18th from 6:30-8:30 pm
Parents of children with autism spectrum disorders (autism, asperger's, PDD-NOS) are invited to come to a meeting of this new group. The initial meeting is sponsored by the Autism Society of America - Greater Phoenix Chapter (ASA-GPC), since we have had many requests from parents in the West Side of Greater Phoenix to help form a new group there.
The meeting will be led by James Adams, Ph.D., President of the ASA-GPC, and autism researcher at ASU. The meeting is open to all parents, professionals, and adults on the spectrum. The event is free, and snacks will be provided.
Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Wee Care Corp., 12409 W. Indian School Rd. #C306, Avondale, Arizona 85396
(East of Dysart on Indian School in the Indian School Crossings Building on the south side of the road.)
Please RSVP: 480-940-1093 or info@phxautism.org (so we know how much food to bring)
Finding, Funding & Keeping the Services
Your DDD Child Needs
Three Session Workshop • Saturday, February 21, 2009
1) Medicaid, EPSDT & Wraparound
Learn how successful therapies for DDD children in Arizona can become available at no cost to parents (regardless of family income) to help reduce or eliminate symptoms and challenging behaviors.
2) How to Get the AHCCCS Health Care Services Your Child Needs
Learn how to navigate the ALTCS health care maze, including what to do if you are facing the appeals process for a denial, reduction or termination.
3) Excellent Behavioral Support for Children in Their Schools and Homes
EPSDT & BHRS Funding will be thoroughly explained. You will learn how to write individualized treatment plans so that “Medical Necessity” is established, how to access Medicaid funding for BHRS via the EPSDT mandate and how to keep your funding until the treatment plan is finished (without having to water-down treatment).
More information & to register...
ASA-GPC's 10th Annual Autism/Asperger's Conference
April 4-5, 2009 • Glendale Community College
Saturday Keynote: Translating Research into Effective Intervention Practices for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Diane Twachtman-Cullen, Ph.D., CCC-SLP. The explosion in high-quality research has yielded findings that directly relate to intervention practices that spell success for students with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). This presentation will address the latest research findings into brain function that directly relate to the educational programming needs of individuals with ASD. Practical in focus, the presenter will "connect the research dots" to create intervention plans that attendees can readily apply in the home and school setting.
Sunday Keynote: Navigating the Social World: Managing emotions and stress in students with Asperger's Syndrome, high functioning autism, PDD-NOS, and related disorders, Jean McAfee, M.D. Jeanie McAfee, M.D., will introduce the step-by-step emotional skills and stress management programs presented in her internationally acclaimed book, Navigating the Social World. Attendees will learn to use elements of cognitive behavioral therapy, applied behavioral therapy, and other techniques to help individuals with high functioning autism and related disorders to identify and deal with stress, anger, and other emotions.
More details & information or download a brochure.
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