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Virtual Reality - A Training Possibility

April 22nd, 2008 · No Comments

I’ve been asking around about Second Life as a possibility of being a training tool for my son, and have discovered that there is a Second Life for Teens, which may be a possibility.
This morning, I found an article on msnbc.com that shows that other therapist and teachers are already exploring the use of virtual worlds for [...]

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Tags: Autism · Training

Social Behaviors Training - Phoenix, Arizona

March 22nd, 2008 · No Comments

Barb Ross at the Parent Information Network passed this info along:
Playful Possibilities for Fostering Positive Behavior in Young Children
Saturday, April 12, 2008, 8 am- 3pm
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Phoenix, Arizona
Join us for this interactive and dynamic workshop and learn some unique and innovative strategies for reducing challenging behaviors and promoting pro-social behaviors.
Our presenters will be psychologist [...]

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Tags: Teachers & Therapists · Training

Pivotal Response Treatment Training - Autism Spectrum

February 29th, 2008 · No Comments

Pirotal Response Treatment Training
for Supporting Young Children with ASDs in Home, School and Community Settings
This workshop is designed for parents and professionals working with young children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). Daniel Openden, Ph.D., BCBA, SARRC’s clinical services director, will describe the development and implementation of Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT), an evidence-based intervention for teaching [...]

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Tags: Autism · Training

Applied Behavior Analysis Training for Autism Spectrum Disorders

February 29th, 2008 · No Comments

SARRC is expanding its behavior analysis training to include three workshops created specifically for those working with individuals with ASDs, including habilitators, parents and professionals. Participants will learn evidence based strategies for supporting individuals of all ages with varying levels of ability. The training series will include an overview of typical child development, autism, applied [...]

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Tags: Autism · Training

Partners in Policymaking Training

February 4th, 2008 · No Comments

Folks: This training program is incredible and I highly recommend it.
Lisa Dee Meyerson Marshall
Dear Partners,
I’ve attached the new Partners application for program year 2008-2009. Please disseminate to any families or self-advocates that you know that could benefit from the Partners training.
Thanks for helping get the application out in your communities.
Karen Kelsch
Program Coordinator
Partners in Policymaking
Pilot Parents [...]

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Tags: Advocacy · Arizona · Training

Autism Workshop for Professionals

January 20th, 2008 · No Comments

Two training announcements from Lisa Dee Meyerson Marshall:
Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT) for Supporting Young Children with ASDs in Home, School and Community Settings
This workshop is designed for professionals working with children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) in a preschool or toddler program. Dr. Openden, SARRC’s Clinical Services Director, will describe the development and implementation of [...]

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Tags: Autism · Training

Another IEP Workshop by Raising Special Kids

January 19th, 2008 · No Comments

In case you couldn’t make our IEP workshop this week, here’s another one I just learned about. (Thank you, Gina Johns.)
Special Ed Meeting for Parents:
UPC’s (United Parent Council) Special Education Committee, in conjunction with the PVUSD Special Ed Department, is sponsoring a presentation from Raising Special Kids on Wed., Jan. 23 at 6:30 p.m. The [...]

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Tags: IEP · Training

Play-and-Learn for Parents and Children

January 4th, 2008 · No Comments

Direct from Barbra Ross
Parent Information Network Specialist, East Maricopa County,
Arizona Department of Education, Exceptional Student Services
Phone: 480-607-3030
Email: Barbra.Ross@azed.gov
Website: www.azed.gov/ess/pinspals
Play-and-Learn for Parents and Children by Dr. Sally
Where: Palomino Library, Scottsdale
When: Thurs 1-2pm: Jan 17, 24, 31 and Feb 7
Who: Children 3-up and their caregivers
Cost: Free
Learn how “play as a child’s work” is guided by inborn [...]

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Tags: Special Education · Training