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

 

 

 

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:

 

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.

 

Information & Registration