Milestones Autism Organization Programs
2009 Milestones Annual Autism / Asperger's Conference, Cleveland, Ohio
The 7th Milestones Annual Autism/Asperger's Conference
Monday, June 15, 2009
8:45 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. (8 a.m. registration)
At Executive Caterers at Landerhaven
6111 Landerhaven Drive, Mayfield Heights, Ohio 44124
The Annual Milestones Conference features research based
approaches
fostering lifelong strategies for success from early
childhood to adulthood. The conference is an opportunity for parents,
professionals and adults with autism to network, hear about
local resources and continue learning best practices for
school, home, community and work.
The 2009 Milestones Autism / Asperger’s Conference seeks proposals for:
- Concurrent Sessions
- Poster Displays
- Panel Discussions
Download Proposal Guidelines and Requirements
Family Workshops 2008
ABA Mythbusters - Please contact Kiersten Johnson, at 216-371-4765, if you would like to have this topic presented at your next conference or meeting.
Family Workshop: Basic ABA Principles (Prerequisite to Family Workshop Series) Audio Podcast Available
Date: Monday, January 12, 2009
Location: Streetsboro Public Library, Streetsboro, OH
Time: 5:30 pm- 7:30 pm
Cost: FREE
(sponsored by Alpha Xi Delta, Kent State University)
Please register in case of cancellation/handout availability
216-371-4765 or milestonesorg@gmail.com
Family and Professional Workshop: Basic ABA and Being Proactive with Behaviors
This workshop is for family members, caregivers, tutors or others interested in learning basic ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) strategies to use in their home.
These effective strategies are for children of all ages with pervasive developmental disorders, autism spectrum disorders and asperger's syndrome. ABA is a system for teaching which breaks skills down into discrete steps. Skills are taught through motivation, errorless learning, and reinforcement. Basic ABA topics include: Applied Behavior Analysis overview, Identifying student goals, ABA tools and techniques; establishing attending, motivation and reinforcement, prompting, task analysis, discrete trials, and using observations. Being Proactive with Behavior topics include: Identifying behaviors, Being proactive and Encouraging positive behaviors and Reducing inappropriate behaviors.
To register call 216-371-4765 or email milestonesorg@gmail.com
Two dates and locations:
Date: Sunday, January 11, 2009
Location: Mahoning County Help Me Grow
100 DeBartolo Pl. Suite 220 , Boardman, OH 44512
Time: 3:00 pm- 6:00 pm
Cost: FREE (sponsored by Mahoning Help Me Grow)
Date: Sunday, January 25, 2009
Location:
MetroHealth Medical Center - Main Campus
2500 MetroHealth Drive
Cleveland, OH 44109
Rammelkamp, Room 170 (near the main atrium)
Time: 1:30 pm- 4:30 pm
Cost: FREE (sponsored by Metro Health Hospital) |
Autism Workshops for Families: Adolescent to Adult Series
Supporting Adolescents and Adults: Using Schedules for Leisure Skills and Self Help Skills
Topics: Learn how to create and implement pre-adolescent to adult schedules to promote leisure and self help skills for independence.
Date: Sunday, January 18, 2009
Location:
Old Town Hall
18825 Royalton Road
Strongsville, OH 44136
Time: 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Onsite Respite care available for first 15 registrants (sponsored by Autism Services for Kids)
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Transition Planning for After High School: Part I
This presentation will utilize Power Point presentations, videos, printed and web-based materials, and case studies.
Objectives:
- Participants will learn the requirements of the federal law (IDEIA) related to transition planning and transition services for students with disabilities
- Participants will understand the importance of creating specific and meaningful future planning statements for the student with ASD (or other disabilities)
- Participants will be able to write meaningful post-secondary education, employment, and/or independent living goals for their child/student
- Participants will begin to identify transition services that are likely to lead to successful adult outcomes following high school
Date: Sunday, February 8, 2009
Time: 1:30-4:30 pm
Location: TBA |
Transition Planning for Adulthood: Part II
This presentation will utilize Power Point presentations, videos, printed and web-based materials, and case studies
Objectives:
- Participants will learn about the eligibility requirements for MRDD, BVR, SSI, and Medicaid
- Participants will become familiar with the types of services or supports that are available through a variety of adult agencies
- Participants will learn what skills are necessary for successful employment
- Participants will discuss how to access adult services and supports........what is required as well as ideas to enhance the process
Date: Sunday, March 8, 2009
Time: 1:30-4:30 pm
Location: TBA |
Cost: $30 per person per workshop or $45 for two family members/caregivers per workshop
Contact Kiersten Johnson at 216-371-4765 or milestonesorg@gmail.com for more information or to register.
Family Workshop: Spring Series
This series is for family members, caregivers, tutors or others interested in learning effective strategies for playing, communicating and interacting in a home with children who have communication and/or behavioral challenges. These effective strategies are for children of all ages with pervasive developmental disorders, autism spectrum disorders and asperger’s syndrome. The workshop focus is on ages 1 years old through early elementary. Participants will engage in hands-on learning of ABA for use everyday in their homes. ABA is a system for teaching which breaks skills down into discrete steps. Skills are taught through motivation, errorless learning, and reinforcement. Prerequisite: Knowledge of reinforcement, prompting, and discrete trial. Audio Podcast with this information available.
ABA Everyday During Play - March 2009
- Behavioral strategies to use in the home during play
- Learn how to encourage reciprocal play
- Learn how to engage your child in fun, interactive activities
- Learn how to use play to target specific social, communication or academic skills
Be Prepared: Practical Behavior Plans - April 2009
- Learn how to develop a plan to deal with behaviors so that you are not always responding in the moment but rather are being proactive.
- Learn how to encourage positive behaviors and reduce inappropriate behaviors.
Tools for Encouraging Communication - May 2009
- Learn how to use a variety of visual supports
- Learn how to create motivation to communicate
- Learn how to encourage communication in the natural environment
For more information or to register contact Kiersten Johnson at 216-371-4765 or milestonesorg@gmail.com
Teacher Trainings 2008
Supporting Students with High Functioning Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome in the General Education Classroom: A Workshop for Teachers and Paraprofessionals
This workshop will discuss instructional and behavioral management strategies to increase the success of students with HFA and Asperger’s Syndrome in the general education environment. At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to identify and describe how to implement a variety of educational accommodations, modifications, and behavioral intervention strategies in order to effectively prevent, or minimize the occurrence of inappropriate behaviors and support the development of prosocial behaviors in the classroom. (CEU's Available)
Date: Monday, September 22, 2008
Time: 6:30-8:30 pm
Location: Mayfield City
Cost: $40
For more information or to register contact Kiersten Johnson at 216-371-4765 or milestonesorg@gmail.com
How to Use Behavioral Interventions Effectively in the Public School Setting
The target population for the workshop are public school professionals and aides. The workshop will feature lectures and hands-on opportunities using ABA techniques specifically in a public school classroom. A functioning classroom of 5 students with autism will be set-up during the weeklong workshop. This student classroom will allow educators to observe ABA instructors working with the students, and then have the opportunity themselves to use the strategies with the students. Continuing education and graduate credit will be available.
Dates: Monday, June 23, 2008 - Friday June 27, 2008
Time: 8:00-4:00 pm
Location: Beachwood Schools
Teacher Training 2008 Information Sheet
Teacher Training Application |
Please contact our office at 216-371-4765 with any questions.
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