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Please be aware that a listing in our events section, while potentially of interest to those in the Asperger community, does not imply endorsement by ASCEND.
ASCEND Group Inc. PROUDLY PRESENTS… Making Inclusion Really Work for Students with ASD: From the Classroom to the Community with Sheila Wagner, M.Ed. Along with Your Choice of Five Afternoon Breakout Sessions For registration form, click here.
Friday, October 24, 2008, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Registration at 8 a.m. Continental breakfast and lunch will be served. Williamson Restaurant/Conference Center Easton Rd (Rt. 611) & Blair Mill Rd., Horsham, PA — Montgomery County Click here for the venue and click on "Directions" in the upper left corner. About our Speaker: Sheila Wagner, M.Ed., lectures internationally on educating students with ASD. She has published books on inclusive programming for students with ASD in elementary and middle school settings. Her latest book is Inclusive Programming for High School Students with Autism or Asperger’s Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Teachers. In addition, she contributed to the book Asperger’s and Girls featuring the writings of Drs. Tony Attwood and Temple Grandin. Ms Wagner began her experience in the field of autism over 25 years ago at Indiana University. She has been a teacher and school consultant who has worked closely with many counties in Georgia for over 15 years to build inclusive programs for students with ASD. About the Conference: Ms. Wagner will introduce strategies from all three of her books to assist with the inclusion of K-12 students with ASD into the school and community. Detailed information identifying the necessary components for successful programming will include: 1) using behavior modification strategies for positive results; 2) improving academic performance through modifications and accommodations; 3) utilizing social skills assessment tools; 4) developing strategies to prevent bullying and teasing; and 5) collaborating to improve generalization of learned skills. Who Should Go: Parents, caregivers, educators, professionals—anyone and everyone involved with children with Asperger Syndrome (AS), High Functioning Autism (HFA), and similar diagnoses from kindergarten through high school in public or private school settings. This presentation is geared for those who have a working familiarity with ASD. WORKSHOPS For full descriptions, click here. A) Asperger's & Girls: Recognition, Programming & Success Sheila Wagner, M.Ed. B) The Autism College & Community Life Acclimation & Intervention Model Michael Greisler, LCSW, Pre-Doctoral Psychology Intern The Watson Institute C) Art & Visual Techniques in Social Skills Training Michael Fogel MA, ATR-BC, LPC, Director The Art of Friendship Social Skills Program at the Child and Family Art Therapy Center D) Enhancing Conversation, Expression, & Daily Transitions for Children with ASDs Brad Norford, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist Norford Psychological Associates E) Asperger's & IEPs: Best Practices Marie Lewis, R.N., Ph.D. Neuro Developmental Disability Case Manager Behavioral & Educational Consultant
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