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Educators
Parents
Early
Interventionists
Psychologists
Occupational
Therapists
Social Workers
Case Managers
Administrators
Speech Pathologists
Language
Pathologists
Speakers
Keynote
Speaker:
Richard Solomon, MD,
is the founder and Medical Director of the P.L.A.Y. Project located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He was
previously Clinical Associate Professor & Section Chief of
Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics at the University of
Michigan and has over 15 years experience working with
children with autism. Under Dr. Solomon's direction, the
P.L.A.Y. Project has trained thousands of parents and
professionals throughout the United States and
internationally. The project was published in the scientific
journal AUTISM in May 2007. Dr. Solomon has also received a
NIMH grant to continue evaluating and researching the P.L.A.Y.
Project.
Featured
Speakers:
Patricia Wright,
Ph.D.
is the National Director for Autism Services
with Easter Seals. She has provided consultative services to
schools and non-profit service agencies in California, Alaska
and Hawaii. Wright's expertise as an Autism Spectrum Disorder
educator, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, and Assistive
Technology Practitioner inform her individualized approach to
creating effective treatment plans. She knows that early
diagnosis and intervention offer the best outcomes, but also
is a proponent of appropriate treatment for anyone with autism
at any age. She is well known as a presenter at national and
international educational conferences.
Kathryn Wage, MA, SLP-CCC
has
been a practicing speech and language therapist for over 30
years. Her career includes positions as instructor at
CSU-Fresno, Speech Therapy Services in Fresno City and County
Schools, adjunct faculty member at Fresno Pacific University,
Diagnostic Specialist, and Assistant Superintendent for
Special Education students for the State of California. She is
currently in private practice and an innovator in providing
interventions in communication and reading for individuals
with autism and other disorders.
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First visit the webpage for the trainings. If your
questions are not answered, please contact: (831) 684-2166 or
use this
form to contact Easter Seals Central California
by email.
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Spectrum Training
Systems will
be providing an extensive autism-related bookstore at this
conference. Over 90 different titles to choose from! We
accept Visa, MC, checks, cash and purchase orders.
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Symposium Summary
"Autism and
Related Disorders, Understanding and
Intervention"
February 12-13
in Fresno, CA
February 12th:
Dr. Richard Solomon will
present the P.L.A.Y. Project Level 2
Workshop: "Floortime and P.L.A.Y. - Higher
Functioning Levels of Autism Spectrum
Disorders."
This
workshop is for those who have already attended Dr.
Solomon's Level 1 Workshop.
You will study the
following: current trends and research in Autism
Spectrum Disorders (ASD); strategies that promote
two-way communication; strategies that promote social
development; and higher skill levels in the DIR
(Floortime) Model.
February
13th:
Patricia
Wright will be present "Addressing Challenging Behaviors
for Individuals with Autism" the first half of the day.
For the second half, you will choose one of two options:
1) "Everyday Applications of Neuroscience" with
Kathryn Wage or 2) A Q&A session with a
panel of professionals who work with individuals with
ASD, and then "Promoting Social Skills Development for
Children with Autism" with Patricia Wright.
February
13-14 in Monterey, CA
February
13th:
Dr. Richard Solomon will
present the P.L.A.Y. Project Level 1 Workshop:
"Introduction to Floortime and P.L.A.Y.."
This introductory workshop will focus on the
Developmental, Individualized, & Relationship
Oriented (DIR) model of Stanley Greenspan, MD. The model
is especially useful for young children (ages 1.5 to 7)
with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).
You will study the following: current trends and
research in ASD; how "affect" drives growth and
development; the importance of the neurological "Comfort
Zone"; basic DIR (Floortime) principles, strategies, and
techniques; and DIR intervention techniques with
children with ASD.
February
14th:
Patricia Wright will be
present "Addressing Challenging Behaviors for
Individuals with Autism" the first half of the day. For
the second half, you will choose one of two options: 1)
"Everyday Applications of Neuroscience" with
Kathryn Wage or 2) A Q&A session with a
panel of professionals who work with individuals with
ASD, and then "Promoting Social Skills Development for
Children with Autism" with Patricia Wright.
Fresno, CA -
February 12-13, 2008
Monterey, CA - February
13-14, 2008
Early bird ends on January 18th
Registration deadline is
January 31st
Individual (2
Days):
Early Bird
$280 Regular $300
Individual (1
Day):
Early Bird
$180 Regular $200
Groups of 3-7 (2
Days):
Early Bird
$260 Regular $280
Groups of 3-7 (1
Day):
Early Bird
$160 Regular
$180
*Tuition assistance available
for parents*
7:45 to
8:30............Registration Begins
7:30 to
8:30.........Continental Breakfast
8:45 to
9:00..............Opening Remarks
9:00 to
10:15..............Morning Session
10:15 to
10:30............................Break
10:30 to
11:45.............Morning Session
11:45 to
1:00..............................Lunch
1:15 to
2:30..............Afternoon Session
2:30 to
2:45................................Break
2:45 to
4:00..............Afternoon
Session
4:00.........................................Adjourn
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