B-2, Improving Social Awareness in Individuals with Asperger’s SyndromeDownload Presentation Notes Christine Barry, PhD, University Hospitals, Case Medical School
B-6, Development of Early Social-Communication Skills: Joint Attention and Symbolic Play BCBA Download Presentation Notes Connie Wong, PhD, Cleveland State University
Milestones Appreciation Award Ceremony Parents And Professionals Honored For Their Outstanding Work With Autism
Milestones Organization Award Luncheon
Monday, June 16th, 12:00 - 1:15 pm
Landerhaven, Mayfield Hts. Ohio Conference Registration includes luncheon
This conference is for you if you are a . . . special educator • inclusion teacher • classroom aide • speech therapist • occupational therapist • psychologist • social worker • nurse • music or art therapist • physical therapist • school counselor • parent or relative of individual with autism spectrum disorder • behavioral therapist
Targeted workshops for parents and professionals working with young children, elementary, middle and high school, as well as adults with autism, Asperger’s or social communication challenges.
Learn techniques to implement right away at home, school, and in the community
You will learn how to…
Handle and prevent out of control behavior
Target and teach social skills across the age spans
Support communication with technology
Develop communication in non-verbal students
Manage behaviors in the classroom
Teach students to self-monitor their behavior
Teach conflict management, dating and employment skills
Navigate the system for residential services
Prepare students for employment
Prepare students for post high school education
Apply ABA in any situation
Responsibly handle medical concerns and medications
A-4, Panel: Navigating the System: Practical Tips for Getting Residential Services(Adult track) Steve McPeak, MA, NorthCoast Homes; Chris Filler, OCALI (Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence); Susan Joseph, MS, Geauga CCBMRDD (County Board of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities);
Ray Gonzalaz, LISW, PLAN (Planned Lifetime Assistance Network of Northeast Ohio)
12:00 - 1:15 Lunch/Milestones Appreciation Award Ceremony Update on Statewide Autism Issues – Barbara Yavorcik, Autism Society of Ohio
Milestones Appreciation Awards
Exhibits open
C-4, Panel: Planning for Employment for Students with ASD (Adult track) Madeline Rosenshein, OCALI (Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence); Joe Decapite MA, Cuyahoga County Board of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities; Andrea Johnson M.Ed, Jewish Family Services Association; Dave Finley and Rhonda Gielow, Tip Products
C-8, Community-Based Programming: Preparation is the Key to Success (Middle/High School) Positive Education Program; Monarch Services at Bellefaire JCB
Conference Registration and Lunch Fees
Spaces still available - 8am walk-in registration
Payment with check or cash only
Fees
Walk-in registration - additional $10 fee
Walk-in payment with check or cash only
Professional Registration Fee (price includes CEUs, continental breakfast, lunch and binder)
150
Professional Group Discount per person (4 or more from same organization with single payment)
-$20
Family Member Registration Fee (price includes continental breakfast, lunch and binder)
115
Family Group Discount per person (4 or more from same organization with single payment)
-$20
Person with Autism Spectrum Disorder
$60
Lunch Only without Conference Registration (mail in reservation withcheck only - note new lunch fee)
$30
Binder without Conference Registration
$50
Scholarships A limited amount of conference scholarship aid is available. To request
a scholarship application, please email infomilestones@yahoo.com or call
216.371.4765. Download Scholarship Form
Changes/Cancellations Cancellations will be accepted in writing until June 12, 2008 and
refunds granted minus 30% of administrative costs. Substitutions for
original registrants are acceptable.
Professional Development (CEU's) Offered LPNAO Approval. Contact hours awarded to the participant upon satisfactorily completing the offering. Contact the provider at 216-371-4765 for information regarding approval status. License Practical Nurse Association of Ohio Incorporated #OBN-002-92.
.6 CEUs for Speech Languague Pathologists on various levels: professional and related areas is pending through ASHA.*approved
Professional development credit for 6 contact hours are also available for occupational therapy *approved, physical therapy *approved, education *approved, social work *approved, counseling *approved, psychology *approved, MRDD-CPD *approved and toward BCBA*approved. General attendance will also be available. Please call 216-371-4765 to verify approval.
Workshop Selection Over the course of the conference, there are three workshop time slots with multiple options per time slot. Please choose one topic for each workshop time slot.
Meals
Registration fees include a continental breakfast and a buffet lunch. The meals include vegetarian options. If you require a kosher meal, indicate your preference on the registration form. It will not be possible to arrange for special meals on-site.
Advertising/Exhibiting/Sponsorship Information We invite you to promote your organization at the 2008 Conference Life-Long Stragegies for Success: School, Home, Community and Work. Opportunities are available to be a conference sponsor, exhibitor at the conference, and advertiser in the conference binder. Your message will reach 400 attendees.
Conference Location and Directions Executive Caterers at Landerhaven
6111 Landerhaven Drive,
Mayfield Heights, OH 44124
From 80 East/ 90 East or I-90 West
Take I-90 East or I-90 West to I-271 South. Exit 32 Brainard/Cedar Road. Make a left onto Brainard Road, Left onto Cedar Road, Left onto Lander Road (not Landerbrook). Right onto Landerhaven Drive. Follow signs into Landerhaven, turn left into parking lot.
From I-71 North or I-480 East or I-480 West
Travel to I-271 North. Exit 32 at Brainard/Cedar Road. At the top of the exit, make a Right onto Brainard Road. Left onto Cedar Road (it says Cedar East). Left onto Lander Road (not Landerbrook). Right onto Landerhaven Drive. Follow signs into Landerhaven, turn left into parking lot.
From I-80 West
Travel to I-480 West, then I-271 North. Exit 32 at Brainard/Cedar Road. At the top of the exit, make a Right onto Brainard Road. Left onto Cedar Road (it says Cedar East). Left onto Lander Road (not Landerbrook). Right onto Landerhaven Drive. Follow signs into Landerhaven, turn left into parking lot.
There is ample free parking on the grounds.
Questions/Special Assistance
Please call Milestones Organization at 216-371-4765 or email at infomilestones@yahoo.com.
