Assigned Host:

Catholic Community Services / Mt. Angel Developmental Programs

Presenters:

Practical Approaches to Autism

Description:

This class will consist of several short inter-active lectures. Our goal is to provide practical techniques supported by both empirical research and positive anecdotal testimonies. Areas covered will include:

• Contemporary Understandings of the Autism Spectrum
• Sensory Supports
• Positive Behavioral Supports
• Structure
• Effective Communication Techniques for/with People with Autism
• Social Stories
• Developmentally Based Approaches

Trainees should leave the training with a good basic understanding of the areas listed above, new skills that can be directly applied and new resources to employ for deeper understandings of the topics covered.