ODIE: Workshops: Workshop Details
WorkshopWorkshopTraining on the PEERS for Adolescents with Autism & Other Social Challenges
DepartmentDepartmentESU 10 - SPED
Default ContactDefault ContactDenise Neill
Default LocationESU 10 Kearney NE - Conference Room F - South Wing  (click here for building map)
DescriptionThis workshop is designed to provide an overview of the PEERS Curriculum for Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other Social Challenges. The presentation will include an overview of the PEERS curriculum, along with information regarding the administration and implementation of the Adolescents Social Skills lessons. The PEERS curriculum provides an evidence-based social skills treatment for adolescents and young adults with ASD, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression and other social difficulties, and has an emphasis on friendships and relationships.

Some of the topics that are included in the manual and will be addressed in the training include:
?How to appropriately use electronic forms of communication/social media
?How to appropriately use humor and assess humor feedback
?How to handle arguments and disagreements with friends and in relationships
?How to handle rejection, teasing, bullying, and rumors/gossip

Registration deadline is September 13, 2024
Please log into your ODIE account or create a new one.
Once an account has been created, you can login and register for this workshop.

If you need assistance or have questions, please contact Denise Neill at dneill@esu10.org or 308-237-5927.


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AudienceAudience: Counselors, Psychologists, Parents, Educators, Individuals on the Spectrum, Community Providers, Transition Specialists, anyone wishing to provide evidence-based social skills training.
Materials FeeMaterials Fee: $10.00
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