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SUMMARY:Care Coordination: The Basics of Eligibility and Referral Process as it Pertains to Individuals on the Autism Spectrum - Free webinar
DESCRIPTION:FREE INFORMATION SHARING WEBINAR\nTuesday\, June 06\, 2023 from 8:00am-8:30am\nCare Coordination: The Basics of Eligibility and Referral Process as it Pertains to Individuals on the Autism Spectrum \nAbout the Webinar: This webinar will consist of a presentation by Jessica Fisher and Rachel Epstein. They will discuss Augmentative and Alternative Communication systems which can be a primary source and/or a support to an individual’s communication. Participants will be provided with a brief introduction and examples of AAC systems available currently. This presentation has a target audience of any professional who interacts with individuals who need augmentative or alternative methods to communicate. \nLearning Objectives:\n• The participants will understand the value of AAC\n• The participates will learn about the types of AAC that are currently available\n• The participants will understand the basic process of funding and obtaining an AAC device \nPresented by Jessica Fisher\, M.S. CCC-SLP and Rachel Epstein\, MS. Ed. CCC-SLP The Summit Center\n• Jessica Fisher is a licensed speech-language pathologist. She has worked with individuals on the autism spectrum for 18 years and has been a supervisor of AAC for the past 7 years. She uses her vast knowledge of AAC systems to assist students\, families\, and therapists to learn and navigate the process of obtaining communication systems.\n• Rachel Epstein has worked with individuals with disabilities for over 9 years. She is a licensed speech-language pathologist with extensive training in the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) and other Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems. She uses this knowledge to teach individuals how to functionally communicate their needs\, wants\, and emotions. \nThis webinar is made possible by a grant from NYSRCASD. Requests for accommodations/special needs may be sent to wnyrcasd@thesummitcenter.org or by calling 716-629-3417. \nRegister Today!
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/care-coordination-the-basics-of-eligibility-and-referral-process-as-it-pertains-to-individuals-on-the-autism-spectrum-free-webinar/
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SUMMARY:Making Social Skills Fun! - Free webinar
DESCRIPTION:FREE INFORMATION SHARING WEBINAR\nTuesday\, May 23\, 2023 from 8:00a.m. -8:30a.m.\nMaking Social Skills Fun! 😊 \nAbout the Webinar: This webinar will consist of a presentation by Juli Gunner. Juli will discuss the basics of teaching social skills via behavioral skills training (e.g.\, “skillstreaming”)\, an evidence-based strategy for helping individuals learn prosocial ways to have their needs met. Participants will be provided with a brief introduction and examples of how to make social skill instruction enjoyable\, relevant\, and generalizable. This presentation has a target audience of any professional who interacts with individuals on the autism spectrum. \nLearning Objectives:\n• Participants will demonstrate understanding of the 4 components of behavioral skills training (instruction\, modeling\, rehearsal\, and feedback)\, and how these can be adapted to support learners across developmental levels.\n• Participants will learn how to identify target skills\, execute situationally relevant role plays\, and create engaging opportunities for contrived and generalized skill practice.\n• Participants will recognize the importance of the relationship between emotional identification/regulation skills and adaptive/prosocial behavior. \nPresented by Juli Gunner MS. Ed.\, BCBA\, LBA\, The Summit Center \nJuli Gunner is a NYS-Certified Teacher and BCBA with a passion for parent training\, social skill instruction\, and curriculum design. Presently\, she uses a self-made curriculum based behavioral skills training to teach prosocial behavior and emotional regulation skills to 5 classrooms of learners\, ages 3-8. As an educator\, Juli has experienced how effective use of educational technology and evidence-based practice can improve students’ social skills\, and she can’t wait to share with you (and your learners)! \nThis webinar is made possible by a grant from NYSRCASD. Requests for accommodations/special needs may be sent to wnyrcasd@thesummitcenter.org or by calling 716-629-3417. \nRegister Today! 
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/making-social-skills-fun-free-webinar/
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SUMMARY:Strategies for Helping Children with ASD: Exploring Various Applications of Behavioral Interventions - Virtual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Full Day Virtual Conference\nStrategies for Helping Children with ASD: Exploring Various Applications of Behavioral Interventions \nThursday\, March 23\, 2023\n7:50am – 3:15pm \nRegistration – $25.00\nContinuing Education Units Available – $15.00 \nThis conference is sponsored by The Summit Center and the Western New York Regional Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) for parents\, teachers\, therapists\, and other helping professionals. There continues to be considerable controversy regarding the best approach to ensure that autistic children are learning in school. Autism is a neurological disorder characterized by significant impairments in communication\, socialization\, and interests. These deficits mean that some learning readiness skills are absent. The field is associated with a great number of instructional / treatment movements to overcome these challenges\, but most have not been subjected to objective evaluation. At the same time\, evidence-based approaches\, are often rejected as too rigid and removed from the natural environment. However\, there are a broad range of empirically validated techniques that can be applied in many ways and conditions. This conference will present some of those approaches. \nDownload flyer for additional information including presenter bios\, abstract\, learning objectives\, and speaker disclosures. \nPresentation 1:  8:00 – 9:00 AM \nCultural Responsiveness in Professional Practice: A Commitment to Collective Empowerment\nPresented by Margaret Uwayo\, Ph.D.\, BCBA\nKalamazoo Academy for Behavioral & Academic Success (KABAS) and YWCA of Kalamazoo\, MI \nPresentation 2:  9:00 – 10:30 AM \nProgressive ABA with Individuals Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Recent Advancements in Research and Clinical Practice\nPresented by Justin Leaf\, Ph.D.\, CPBA-AP\, BCBA-D\nAutism Partnership Foundation & Endicott College \nPresentation 3:  10:45 AM – 12:45 PM \nIncreasing Play Complexity in Young Children with Autism and Other Disabilities\nPresented by Erin Barton\, Ph.D.\, BCBA\, Associate Professor\nVanderbilt University\, Nashville\, TN \nPresentation 4:  1:00 PM – 3:15 PM \nPivotal Response Treatment (PRT) for Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder\nPresented by Danny Openden\, Ph.D.\, BCBA\nSouthwest Autism Research & Resource Center\, Phoenix\, AZ \nRegister for this conference at:\nhttps://nysrcasd.org/events/1077/registrations/new\nASHA\, BCBA\, CTLE\, OT/OTA\, PT/PTA\, PSY (Pending) CEUs will be available for a fee of $15.00 each. Please see flyer for additional details. \nPlease call 716-629-3417 or email wnyrcasd@thesummitcenter.org with any questions.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/strategies-for-helping-children-with-asd-exploring-various-applications-of-behavioral-interventions-virtual-conference/
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