2/5/09 UPDATE: The series got pushed back a few weeks because of weather issues so it is still possible to attend!  Please contact Torri at (308) 324-6386 ext 431 ASAP! 

Here is their updated flyer!

Autism Training Series - “Treatment Approaches: Introduction to Evidence Based Practices”

Time:  6 - 7:30 pm

Location:  St. Ann’s Parish Center, 1003 Taft Street, Lexington, NE

Presented by UNMC Munroe Meyer Institute’s Dept of Pediatric Psychology 

Registration:  In order to attend, participants must register by emailing nebraskaparenttraining@yahoo.com.  Please provide name of individuals attending workshop, a phone number and a number of children needing daycare services.  Due to limited availability, childcare will be available only to those who pre-register.  If you do not have email access please call Torri Smith Tejral at (308) 324-6386 ext 431

Description:  The Nebraska Parent Training Workshop is an intensive 10 week workshop series designed to educate, provide training and offer support to parents or caregivers of children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder.   Training topics will include:

02/02/09 - Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders

02/09/09 - Treatment Approaches:  Introduction to Evidenced Based Practices

02/16/09 - Components of Effective Treatment Programs

02/23/09 - Reinforcement

03/02/09  - Discrete Trial Training

03/09/09 - Managing Problem Behaviors

03/16/09 - Teaching in the Natural Environment

03/23/09 - Social Skill Instruction

03/30/09 - Working with Professionals & Accessing Additional Services

04/06/09 - TBA (based on interest of the group)

Child care will be provided by volunteers an directed by a staff with experience working and interacting with children with autism.

Intended Audience:  Parents, caregivers, educators, professionals

Cost:  Free

Questions: email nebraskaparenttraining@yahoo.com or call Torri Smith Tejral at (308) 324-6386