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Workshop SectionTeaching Communication Skills for Independence ~ October 23, 2009 (Inactive)
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DepartmentESU 10 - SPED
Primary ContactDawna Sigurdson
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DescriptionRegistration from 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Workshop from 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

This workshop will include:
*An overview of the characteristics of young children with autism
*ABA principles and teaching strategies
*Functional receptive communication skills such as responding to delay/denial of a reinforcer, "wait" or "no", transitioning between activities (reinforcer vs. activity), following directions, and following a schedule
*Functional expressive communication skills such as requesting reinforcers using a picture exchange communication system (PECS), requesting assistance, requesting break, rejecting and affirming.
LocationESU 10 Kearney NE - Conference Room B - North Wing  View Building Map
StatusWorkshop Inactive
Section Dates
   
October 23, 20098:30 AM3:30 PM
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AudienceAudience: This workshop is intended for classroom teachers, paraeducators, SLPs, OT/PTs, resource specialists, parents, school nurses, early childhood teachers, and community providers who are seeking information to work with individuals with ASD
Registration Fees
  
All Participants$10.00
Special Education Improvement Grant (SCIP) Participating Schools$0.00
LunchLunch will be provided.
College CreditThis section is not available for college credit.
CommentsThe presenter for the day will be Judy Lauby, M.S., CCC-Speech/Language Pathologist