Conference/Workshops, Sponsored by ASD Network. 24 October 2012 @ 11:18 am.
November 27, 2012 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Pivotal Response Training
Presenter Annette Wragge, State Coordinator, NE ASD Network
**This is a webinar! If you can’t attend at the 1pm time it is okay because they’ll have it recorded online! You’ll still need to register with them to view it.
This webinar will provide an overview of Pivotal Response Training (PRT). Pivotal Response Training is a naturalistic child and family centered intervention that has been used to promote appropriate communication and social interaction skills in children on the autism spectrum. Pivotal Response Training is based on applied behavior analysis (ABA) and emphasizes natural reinforcers, prompts, and inclusive settings.
This workshop is designed for educators AND family! And it is FREE!
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2012 FALL, Sponsored by ASD Network. 18 September 2012 @ 9:45 pm.
October 29, 2012
Navigating High School: Supports and Strategies for Students with High Functioning Autism and Asper-ger Syndrome
Presenter: Elisa Gagnon, Ms.Ed
author of Power Cards: Using Special Interests to Motivate Children and Youth with Autism and Asperger Syndrome and co-author of This is Asperger Syndrome.
Location: St. Mark’s United Methodist Church
Upper Fellowship Hall
8550 Pioneers Blvd
Lincoln, NE
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
(registration opens at 8:00 a.m.)
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Conference/Workshops, Sponsored by ASD Network. 24 August 2011 @ 6:04 pm.
HELP!! How do I Prepare My High School Student with High Functioning Autism/Asperger Syndrome for the Real World?
Date: October 4, 2011
Time: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Location: ESU3
Breakfast and Lunch is provided
Cost: $15.00
Presenters: Part I (AM): Claudia Schulte and Susanna Johnston, Employment Coordinators, ACN
Connections, Part II (PM): Teri McGill, Metro Region ASD Network Coordinator, Jill Guenther, Samantha Decj, Allyson Hazelwood & Shannon Gergen -Windsor III
Audience: High School and Transition Staff (Including: Special Ed Resource, SLP, OT, PT, Psychologist,
Guidance Counselor, Administrator), Parents.
Participants will learn about teaching how to make connections, social skills, and life skills
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Conference/Workshops, Sponsored by ASD Network. 24 August 2011 @ 1:10 pm.
Planning Social Skills Instruction for Students on the High End of the Autism Spectrum
Presenters:Teri McGill, Metro Region ASD Coordinator and Melissa Trautman, SE Regional Coordinator
When: October 11, 2011
Where: ESU 3, Omaha
Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Cost: $15 (lunch will be provided)
This in‐service will provide an overview of how to teach social skills to students on the autism spectrum. Participants will be able to look through a variety of resources and curriculums created to teach social skills to individuals on the spectrum. Time will be allotted for teachers to start planning social skills instruction for the upcoming school year.
Topics covered:
Specific social skills curriculum
Social Thinking
How to create and run a circle‐of‐friends group
How to incorporate social skills throughout the school day
Intended Audience: Regular Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Parents, Administrators, other Professionals working with students with High Function Autism or Asperger Syndrome
To register, please complete registration form below and fax to 402‐597‐4811 or email to elewis@esu3.org
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Sponsored by ASD Network. 1 June 2011 @ 9:56 am.
Introduction to Verbal Behavior (ABLLS – R)
The Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills- Revised (The ABLLS ®-R) is an assessment, curriculum guide, and skills tracking system for children with language delays. It is based on the science of Applied Behavioral Analysis with Skinner’s theory of Verbal Behavior along with research by Dr. Partington and includes 25 repertoire areas covering 544 skills.
June 20 – 21, 2011
8:30 am – 3:30 pm
ESU3 OMAHA
$25 FEE
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