Practical Approaches to Autism Training

Next Scheduled Classes:
August 11 & 12 and August 25 & 26
September 1 & 2 and September 15 & 16
October 6 & 7 and October 20 & 21
Nov. 3 & 4 and Nov. 17 & 18
Dec. 1 & 2 and Dec. 15 & 16

We offer a four day training that combines multi-media classroom activities in combination with “hands on” application of the theories and strategies taught.

Trainings focus on the following topic areas: Autism, Behavior Modifications, Communication, Floor time, Positive Behavioral Supports, Sensory, Structure and Social Stories.

Training Objectives

After attending the Autism Training attendees will be able to:

· Identify the diagnostic criteria of autism, what may cause autism, and the major contributors to the field of studying autism.

· Properly and effectively communicate with people with autism, being conscious of both verbal and non-verbal elements you are giving and receiving.

· Understand sensory processes, hyper and hypo sensitivities, self stimulatory behavior and how to create an environment that works with and for a person.

· Learn the rules for giving cues.

· Identify the messages of structure, types of structure and how to create “yes factors” that create environments that generate success.

· Understand the core concepts of behavior modification and how we use those tools to move into a more humanistic approach of positive behavioral supports.

· Use positive behavioral supports to attempt to deeply understand the person in order to enhance their quality of life.

· Create an individualized positive behavioral supports model.

· Learn how to effectively use Dr. Stanley Greenspan’s “Floortime” to harness emotional connection through play, encourage self-initiation, and move from sensory-motor activity to symbolic thought.