The PARASeries - Session I
Best Practices for Paraprofessionals Supporting Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Registration Closed.
Last Date to Register: 10/8/2009 12:01 AM
Last Date to Cancel: 9/28/2009 12:01 AM
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This workshop, designed specifically for paraprofessionals supporting students with ASD, will provide participants with the necessary foundation or knowledge base for being able to effectively program for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Numerous highly effective, innovative, and practical strategies that can be used immediately to meet the educational programming needs of students with ASD will be shown. A unique educational planning guide will also be shared, designed to assist educational teams in identifying the source of challenging behaviors in relation to the features and characteristics of ASD.
Presenter: Susan L. Stokes, MA, CCC-SLP has specialized in the area of autism spectrum disorder as both a speech/language pathologist and autism consultant for over 20 years. She has presented at many state and national workshops/conferences, and frequently provides trainings related to all aspects of ASD to various groups across the country. Susan is the author of Autism: Interventions and Strategies for Success, a WI DPI publication available at www.cesa7.k12.wi.us/sped/autism/index2.htm
WEAC ESP Certification-Core Area III Behavior Management—Autism (5 hours)
DPI Paraprofessional Competency #6.1, 6.2, 6.4, 6.6 - Diversity
SPP Indicators #3 - State Assessment Performance, #4 - Suspension/Expulsion #5 – LRE
Registration fee for each workshop: $65/session or Early Bird Special! $200 if all 4 sessions are registered and paid for by Sept. 30, 2009 - Early Bird fee is non-refundable, but attendance at each session is transferable!