Teachers, aides, parents and professionals of students ages 14 and over are invited to join us for an informative evening that focuses on a variety of techniques used to teach adolescents social and communication skills needed for workplace and social environments.
The workshop will conclude with a panel comprised of several young adults with autism sharing their personal transition experiences and the important lessons they've learned.
Thursday, November 4, 2010
5:30 – 7:30PM
Pre-registration: $15
Registration night of event: $20
EVENT SCHEDULE
5:00 PM – Registration and light refreshments
5:30 PM – Introduction
The Importance of Transition Training
Bonnie R. Kraemer, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Associate Professor, Department of Special Education
San Diego State University
School-Based Social Skills Training for Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder: The PEERS Program
Shayla Green, M.A.
Special Ed. Teacher, El Cajon Valley High School
Use of Written Scripts to Increase Social Communication Skills in Adolescents with Autism
Pamela Johnson, M.A.
Special Ed. Teacher, Steel Canyon High Schoo
Developing Oral and Written Workplace Communication Skills
Marilea Brock, M.S., CCC-SLP
Deanna Hughes, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Crimson Speech Language Treatment and Research Center
Panel Discussion
Lessons learned by young adults with autism
Questions & Answers Session