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Provided by: Lorman Education Services Understanding Individuals With Asperger's Syndrome or High Functioning Autism |
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8:30 am - 9:00 am Registration
9:00 am - 9:45 am Autism, Asperger's Syndrome and Public Schools: Private Alternatives?
- J.P. Campion, M.S., Ed.S.
9:45 am - 10:45 am Vision and Autism
- Nicole Gurbal, O.D.
- Functional Visual System
- Common Visual Disorders Associated With Autism
- Signs and Symptoms
- Treatment Options
10:45 am - 11:00 am Break
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Addressing the Sensory Processing Challenges of Children With High Functioning Autism or Asperger's Syndrome
- Kellie R. Hetzel, M.A., CCC-SLP
- Review of the Most Common Sensory Integration Challenges for Children With High Functioning Autism and Asperger's Syndrome.
- Practical Solutions for School and Home to Address the Sensory Integration Challenges
- Is It Sensory or Is It Behavioral?
- Incorporating Sensory Exercises as a Tool to Prevent Behavioral Challenges
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Lunch (On Your Own)
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Theory of Mind
- Kellie R. Hetzel, M.A., CCC-SLP
- How Much Intervention Does It Take to Make and Maintain Progress?
- Intensive Therapeutic Programs
- Executive Skills Deficits
- Why Social Skills Classes Don't Work
- Improving Emotional Intelligence
2:30 pm - 2:45 pm Break
2:45 pm - 4:00 pm Special Education Considerations for Children With Autism
- Chris E. Vance, M.Ed., J.D.
- Early Identification and Intervention
- Evaluation and Eligibility
- Comorbid Conditions
- Special Education and Related Services
- Methodology (ABA)
- Social Skills and Bullying
- Impact of Dysgraphia and Assistive Technology
- Placement and LRE
- Extended School Year
- Procedural Safeguards
- Discrimination
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm Questions and Answers
- J.P. Campion, M.S., Ed.S., Nicole Gurbal, O.D.,
Kellie R. Hetzel, M.A., CCC-SLP, and
Chris E. Vance, M.Ed., J.D.
