Milestones Autism Organization Conferences and Workshops

Milestones School Team Training 2010

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Effective Behavioral Interventions
for the Classroom
Intensive Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Training for Teachers, Paraprofessionals, School Psychologists, Speech Language Pathologists, and Occupational Therapists

August 9-13, 2010
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Fairmount Early Childhood Center
24601 Faimount Blvd.
Beachwood, Ohio

• Hands-on Autism Training
• Range of ABA Techniques
• Practical Teaching Strategies for Preschool through High School
• Direct Experience in a Classroom of Students with Autism and Typical Peers
• Interactive, Multi-Disciplinary Learning
• Multiple Follow-Up Opportunities
• Individualized Observation and Feedback in Your Classroom
• Strategies for Building Effective School Teams

Part 1.
Summer 2010
August 9-13, 8:30 am- 4:30 pm, Beachwood, Ohio

Week-long hands-on training Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) techniques to improve student performance and outcomes. Lecture and practical application with students in a parallel classroom.

Topics Include:

• Overview of the Learner with Autism
• ABA's Multiple Instructional Methods
• Strategies to Promote Independence
• How Motivation Impacts Performance
• Practical Behavior Plans
• Data-Based Decision-Making and Troubleshooting
• Flexibility with Data Collection
• Effective Shadowing
• Fostering Peer Interaction

Part 2. Fall 2010

Observations and feedback for participants in their school classroom.

Part 3. Winter 2011

One day workshop with summer training participants and members of their school team.

$1000
Professional Development Credit (30) (included in price), Graduate Credit (2) (additional fee for graduate credits and final project by participants).

Applications due July 30, 2010

Teacher Training Application

Don't Miss Out! Register Today! Only a Few Spots Remain!
Limited to 25 participants.

Please contact our office at 216-464-7600 or info@milestones.org with any questions.

Milestones Consortium of Autism Professionals

MCAP is an innovative network designed to support professionals serving the autism community and broaden their connections with others in their own and complementary fields.

The next MCAP event is Tuesday October 12, 2010 6:00pm.

Michael Roizen, MD, of the Cleveland Clinic will present.

The inagural event featured the following presentations:
Autism Medical Research: Myths and Facts
Max Wiznitzer, MD, University Hospitals
The debate continues about the impact of vaccines and alternative biomedical interventions on autism. Learn which treatments and interventions are evidence-based.

The Many Faces of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA):
Applications of ABA Throughout the Lifespan and Across Community Settings
Stacy Cianciolo, M.Ed., BCBA, Milestones Autism Organization
Learn what Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is and how it may be used to teach life skills from kindergarten readiness to job success.

View Stacy Cianciolo's Slides

To learn more about the Milestones Consortium of Autism Professionals
email mcap@milestones.org or call 216-464-7600

Join MCAP on LinkedIn to collaborate and share with fellow autism professionals

Upcoming Autism Workshops

Milestones Autism Organization presents a series of hands-on workshops about effective strategies for playing, communicating, and interacting with children who have communication and/or behavioral challenges.

Job Training Series

Fundamentals for Working with Children with Autism

Featured presenter is Stacy Cianciolo, BCBA, Milestones Education Coordinator.

Workshops will be held at:
Milestones Autism Organization
23880 Commerce Park, Suite 2
Beachwood, OH 44122.

Objectives:
1. Introduce Autism and Asperger's Syndrome
2. Learn behavioral strategies for effective play
3. Learn how to respond to inappropriate behaviors
4. Role-play to demonstrate new skills

Target audience: students, caregivers and aides interested in working with children with autism spectrum disorders.

Cost: $30.00 per student for both sessions, group rate is $45.00 for both sessions (up to four participants)

Milestones always encourages families to do a thorough background check on any person they consider to work with their child.

To register call 216-464-7600, email src@milestones.org, or Register Online

Payment can be made using cash or check at the door

Milestones will keep names on file of participants who have attended the two day workshop for families interested in respite care for their children.

Scholarships (download application) are available

Please contact Stacy Cianciolo if you would like to sponsor respite training at your university. 216-464-7600

FREE Workshops

Transition Planning for High School Students with Autism: Developing Vision Statement and IEP Goals
Friday, April 16, 2010
Guest presenter: Ed Flegel, Secondary Transition Consultant
State Support Team 3
View Ed Flegel's Slides

Transition Planning for High School Students with Autism: Backwards Planning to Reach a Student's Potential
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Guest presenter: Dr. Robert Baer, Outreach Director, Center for Innovation in Transition and Employment
Kent State University, College of Education
View Dr. Baer's slides

View Stacy Cianciolo's slides

Learn more about Dr. Baer's thoughts on transition planning and developing the I.E.P.

For more information call 216-464-7600, or email info@milestones.org