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Presented by: Dr. Joanne M. Cafiero, Ph.D.
Practical, Research-Based Strategies
in Literacy Learning for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
(ASD) Using Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis and Naturalistic
Learning
Parents and practitioners often find teaching
and engaging individuals with ASD to be among the most challenging
undertakings of their lives. Often, individuals with ASD are
viewed as “too impaired” to participate in literacy learning.
Because of the limited expectations of their caregivers and
teachers, individuals with ASD often do not have the systematic,
natural exposure to literacy that their peers enjoy. Ironically,
literacy, reading and writing are the very tools that will open
the door to communication for many individuals with ASD.
This full-day workshop will detail state-of-the-art
strategies in literacy learning for children and adults with
ASD. Each strategy will detail a curriculum that will “raise
the bar” for individuals with ASD. These strategies will include
the protocols for adapting and creating literature, adapting
and creating writing tools and models for written language,
and creating literacy-rich learning environments for individuals
with ASD from 3 years of age to adulthood.
Each research-based strategy will include protocols,
tools, and prompt hierarchies so that parents and practitioners
can easily replicate them in their own homes and classrooms.
Practitioner-friendly data collection systems will be included
in every strategy.
Workshop participants will take home a wealth
of information and tools to use in their homes and classrooms.
TOPICS COVERED
- Literacy as part of behavior management
- Creating literacy-rich learning environments for the youngest
children with ASD
- Computer technology for reading and writing
- Talking Social Stories using common computer software
- Photo-modeled literature
- A Home/School Journal written by the child with ASD
- Creating a classroom writing center
- Parent-child shared reading
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Speech-Language Pathologists, Psychologists,
Teachers, Parents, Family Members, Case Managers and Other Specialists
and Professionals who work with children and adults with ASD
or related disorders.
SCHEDULE
Literacy and Autism - Friday, December 3, 2004
8:00 - 8:30 ………. Registration
8:30 - 12:00 ………. Morning Session
12:00 - 1:00 ………. Lunch on your own
1:00 - 4:00 ………. Afternoon Session
LOCATION
The Hilton New York
1335 Avenue of the Americas
54th Street and 6th Avenue
New York, New York 10019
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Map and Directions
2 blocks from Rockefeller Center
and Radio City Music Hall, 4 blocks from St. Patrick’s Cathedral,
the Metropolitan Museum, H&M and Tiffany & Co., and
6 blocks from Times Square.
Registration fee is $175
per person on or before November 20, $200 after November 20.
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Questions about the workshop?
Email: workshops@cafierocommunications.com
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What
practitioners and parents say about Dr. Cafiero’s Workshops:
“Dr.
Cafiero’s workshop was excellent. I can’t wait to try out these
ideas in Morning Circle.” (Special Educators, Prince George’s
County Public Schools, MD)
“There was
so much info, and it was right on the money.” (Speech &
Language Pathologist, PA )
“Dr. Cafiero
is really entertaining.” (Occupational Therapist, CT)
“All the
topics were great, very applicable.” (Special Educator, NY)
“Keep up
the good work and please come back.” (Special Education Assistant,
MD)
“These ideas
are applicable to all kids, not just kids with ASD.” (Special
Educator, CA)
“I got new
ideas on how to reorganize my classroom. Thanks, I’m inspired.”
(Special Educator, MD)
“Dr. Cafiero
is contagious!” (25 year Special Educator, El Paso, TX)
“Very clear,
organized, presentation.” (Parent of Child with ASD, FL)
“Excellent
presenter, good clinical examples with video, slides and actual
materials; one of the best workshops I’ve ever attended.” (Parent
of Child with ASD and Occupational Therapist, CA)
“This workshop
was a powerful mix of research and practical materials.” (Speech
Pathologist attending Closing the GAP, MN)
“Finally
a conference where I learn something new. I am re-motivated.”
(Occupational Therapist, ND)
“Dr. Cafiero
has such passion for her work.” (Special Educator, OH) |
