Practical Strategies & Techniques for Person-Centered Autism Spectrum Disorder Support
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Practical Strategies & Techniques for Person-Centered Autism Spectrum Disorder Support
June 18–19, 2024 | La Crosse, Wisconsin
Difficulties with self-regulation are common among people with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. Inability to self-regulate behavior can negatively impact an individual’s interpersonal communication and may result in social isolation. Persons with Autism can learn strategies to help them identify, anticipate and respond appropriately to their specific triggers. Those who live and work with persons on the spectrum may help them to develop and improve self-regulation tools which in turn may lead to greater success in home, school and community life.
In this two-day workshop, you will:
- Enhance your knowledge and understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Review recent updates and changes to approaches to allow for person-centered skill development.
- Explore proactive strategies for setting up an individual for success and learning.
- Understand how a multidisciplinary approach is used to increase skills and independence.
Agenda
Time | Description |
8:30–9 a.m. | Welcome & About Chileda -Derek Cortez, Ph.D. & Terri Gowey, M.S. |
9–10 a.m. |
Family Panel
|
10–11 a.m. |
Autism Spectrum Disorder Overview
|
11–11:30 a.m. |
Sensory Processing Part 1
|
11:30–12:30 p.m. | Lunch |
12:30–1:30 p.m. |
Sensory Processing Part 2
|
1:30–3:30 p.m. |
Proactive Techniques and Visual Supports
|
3:30–3:45 p.m. | Break |
3:45–4:45 p.m. |
Trauma-Informed Approaches
|
4:45–5:30 p.m. | Questions, Closing Statements, and Tours -Jess Schuler, M.S. |
Time | Description |
8:30–9 a.m. | Welcome Back & Day 1 Debrief -Jess Schuler, M.S. |
9–9:30 a.m. |
Autism Panel
|
9:30–10:30 a.m. |
Techniques for Increasing Skills
|
10:30–11:30 a.m. |
A Collaborative Approach to Teaching Communication Part 1
|
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Lunch |
12:30–1:30 p.m. |
A Collaborative Approach to Teaching Communication Part 2
|
1:30–3:30 p.m. |
Teaching through LIMITS Part 1
|
3:30–3:45 p.m. | Break |
3:45–4:45 p.m. |
Teaching through LIMITS Part 2
|
4:45–5:30 p.m. | Questions, Closing Statements, and Tours -Derek Cortez, Ph.D. |
Who should attend
YOU! Whether you are a professional, educational staff, or anyone who cares for a person diagnosed with ASD. We will teach you skills to develop and implement supports to increase self-regulation, independence, safety, and social interaction.
- School personnel including classroom teachers, special education teachers, paraprofessionals, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, school psychologists
- Healthcare professionals including psychologists and mental health counselors
- Health and human services workers including case managers and social workers
- Parents and family members of persons with ASD
- Anyone who currently provides or who will provide direct support or services to an individual with an Autism Spectrum Disorder in the home, school, work, or community setting