Workshops Sponsored by Commonwealth Autism Service
CENTRAL VIRGINIA AUTISM ACTION GROUP
IN COOPERATION WITH LYNCHBURG COLLEGE AND
CENTRAL VIRGINIA SCHOOL DIVISIONS
Presents A Workshop For Parents and Professionals
2010-11 Workshops
Sept. 21, 2010 |
Assistive Technology |
Teresa Lyons |
Oct. 19, 2010 |
Survival Tips for Families |
Press and Gena Barnhill |
Nov. 16, 2010 |
Hidden Curriculum |
Damien Murtagh |
Jan. 18, 2011 |
Focus on Dads |
Press Barnhill |
Feb. 15, 2011 |
Executive Functioning |
Dottie Narodny |
March 15, 2011 |
Social Security Administration |
Allen Barrow |
April 12, 2011 |
Safety |
Didi Zaryczny |
May 17, 2011 |
TBD |
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LOCATION:
Lynchburg College
Schewel Hall Room 231
PLEASE REGISTER BY CALLING:
SPECIAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Lynchburg City Schools
434-522-3700 Ext. 185
All Meetings are offered at NO COST and are Open to:
- PARENTS OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES ATTENDING CENTRAL VIRGINIA SCHOOL DIVISIONS,
- SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS,
- TEACHERS,
- PRINCIPALS,
- SPECIAL EDUCATION RELATED SERVICES PERSONNEL,
- TEACHERS IN TRAINING, AND
- PUBLIC AND PRIVATE DISABILITIES SERVICE PROVIDERS
SPACE IS LIMITED— REGISTER EARLY
The content of the workshops is relevant to all disability categories.
Transition Planning:
It is All About What Your Child Wants to Do!
Training for Parents and Family Members
in collaboration with
Commonwealth Autism Service
Saturday September 25, 2010
11:30 - 3:00
Registration and Refreshments begin @ 11:30 am
Location: Central Virginia Community College - Merritt Hall Rm. 5206
Center for Workforce Development and Continuing Education
3506 Wards Rd. Lynchburg, Virginia
Transition: It is All About What Your Child Wants to Do is a three hour workshop designed to introduce parents and family members to the transition process that is used to support middle and high school students with IEPs as they move from school to the adult world.
More Information and Registration Form
GRVAAG Autism Conference 2010
Greater Roanoke Valley Autism Action Group
Friday, October 1 & Saturday, October 2
477 Dalewood Ave., Salem, VA
(location of Lakeside Baptist Church)
Our keynote session on Friday will be John Toscano, CEO of Commonwealth Autism Service, on “The State of the State.”
Come hear about the many changes and initiatives that are being undertaken in Virginia for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
On Saturday, our keynote presenters will be Press and Gena Barnhill, authors of Parents of Children with Disabilities.
Gena is also the author of the book “Right Address . . . Wrong Planet: Children with Asperger Syndrome Becoming Adults.”
Limited child-care will be available on Saturday only. Registration (free) is required for each child. Please contact the GRVAAG at grvaag@ymail.com to request child-care registration.
Topics for this conference include Political Advocacy, Visual Supports, Assistive Technology, Self-Determination, and more. Local vendors and product vendors will be on-site.
Registration costs are: Both days - $50; Friday only - $30; Saturday only - $25.
Are you interested in participating as a vendor or sponsor (both are needed)? Please contact the GRVAAG at grvaag@ymail.com for the vendor/sponsor letter and registration form.
The Learning Institute of Commonwealth Autism Service
&
The Rappahannock-Rapidan and Fredericksburg Regional Autism Action Group
Present
The Basics of Autism: A Training for Childcare Providers
October 9, 2010
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Eastern View High School
16332 Cyclone Way, Culpeper, VA 22701
Presenter: Christine Holland, MS, BCBA, Learning Institute Coordinator
Workshop Description: The prevalence of children with autism spectrum disorder continues to increase. Evidence has indicated that early identification and intervention can significantly improve outcomes. This session will provide a comprehensive overview of autism for childcare providers.
Participants will be introduced to the core deficits of autism, early warning signs, and common screening tools. Participants will also be provided with strategies to discuss concerns with family members. Evidence based interventions and strategies for successful inclusion in both the public and private childcare environment will be discussed. A Certificate of Attendance will be provided at the conclusion of the workshop.