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Naperville, IL
February 28-29

Conference:
Naperville, IL
February 28-29

<i>Conference:</i><br>Naperville, IL<br>February 28-29


"Social Cognition and School Success in Autism Spectrum Disorders"

February 28-29, 2012 in Naperville, IL

Northern Illinois University Naperville Campus



Tuesday, February 28, 2012
"When My Autism Gets Too Big," with Kari Dunn Buron, M.S.
Autism Spectrum Disorders involve difficulties in the areas of Social Thinking, Relationship Building, and Emotional Regulation. This presentation will address these three areas of need as they impact a person's ability to function in the highly social environment of school. Having a problem of social cognition impacts a person's competence in almost all social situations. These difficulties can lead to explosive behavior and even aggression. Kari will present a brief overview of the social thinking research, and autism learning theories emerging from the new field of educational neuroscience. She will then describe and illustrate 5 systematic approaches to teaching social information, and increasing a person's ability to understand and regulate their emotional responses. The strategy discussion will include the use of the 5-Point Scale, Video Self-Modeling, 5 Stars, relaxation, and direct teaching of relationship skills.



Wednesday, February 29, 2012
"6 Critical Elements for Teaching Individuals with ASD," with 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. Lori 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.



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Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations made within two weeks of the conference will receive no reimbursement. Cancellations made prior to the two weeks before the conference will be subject to a $30 administration fee. No refunds will be made for those cancelling during the two weeks before the conference. No exceptions. Cancellations will be accepted only in writing via email, post
mail or fax. Always verify that the cancellation was received.



CEU Info:
0.6 CEUs (for one day attendance) are available for an additional $15.
1.2 CEUs (for two day attendance) are available for an additional $25.
The CEUs are from IACET (International Association for Continuing Education and Training).



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