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Autism Seminars: Overview and Current InformationFall 2011 Autism Seminar Series
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When: Wednesday afternoons, 1:00–3:00 PM Where: Sonoma
State University: Ives Hall, Room 34, Rohnert
Park Register: University Credit &/or
Continuing Education Units Visit: Drop-ins are welcome. A voluntary donation of $20 is requested per session at the
door. Child Care: Available free-of-charge when you request at least 48 hours in advance by calling 707-664-2402. |
| 09/14/10 How Do We KNOW It's Autism?:
Potential indicators of Autism Spectrum Disorders and diagnostic questions that need to be answered to determine an autism diagnosis. Patrick Maher, MD; Todd Payne, PsyD; North Bay Regional Center, Collaborative Autism Diagnostic Clinic. |
| 09/21/11 Relationshop-Based Interventions With Young Children: Introduction to the Developmental, Individual difference, Relationship-based (DIR) model and Floortime-inspired strategies. Pat Boblitt, SH/LH specialist; 30+ years experience of working with young children with Autism; currently at the Early Learning Institute (ELI). |
| 09/28/11 Applied Behavioural Analysis: An overview of Antecedent-Behavior-Consequence models & practical tips for the fundamentals of their use. Nikarre Redcoff, MEd, BCBA, Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Sonoma County SELPA Program Specialist. |
10/05/11 Social Stories: How to help with social skills and behavioral issues using individualized illustrated stories. |
| 10/12/11 Social Cognitive Approach: Teaching strategies for individuals with social learning issues, based on the work of Michelle Garcia Winner. Cheryl A. Larson, M.A., CCC-SLP, Anova Diagnostic & Therapy Center, Expertise in social cognition/social learning disabilitiest. |
| 10/19/11 Sensory Integration Strategies: Physical activity and other techniques to encourage sensory regulation for people with autism spectrum diagnoses. Laura Briggin M.A.; Principal of Cypress School, Board Certified Behavior Analyst. |
10/26/11 Visual Communication Strateges: Low-tech to high-tech strategies including Picture Exchange Communication systems, Visual Schedules, Photo communication, Comic Strip Conversations and adaptive technolog. |
| 11/02/11 Animal-Assisted Therapy:
How animals can assist with development of social, sensory, communication and behavioral skills for individuals on the autism spectrum. Fran Block, PT, Director, Renaissance Healing & Learning Center (horse-assisted therapy); Nancy Pierson, Director, Paws As Loving Support; Carol Rathmann, Executive Director, Forget Me Not Farm. |
| 11/09/11 What's Next for Our Children?:
Parents of young adult children with autism, joined by a service provider, share their experiences and concerns, and answer your questions. Kay Ashbrook, Bill Chayes, & Amy Merritt-Smith, parents of children age 20 to 32; Linda Walsh, Clinical Director of LifeWorks of Sonoma County. |
| 11/16/11 Autism From the Inside: Adults with autism spectrum diagnoses share their challenges, successes and insights. Parker Neece, Julia Pozsgai, Jennie Schultz, & Noah Tenney; active adults with a variety of interests and life-styles, who have an autism spectrum diagnosis. |
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For more information about the CATS Program, please contact
Dr. Lorna Catford, Program
Director The CATS Program is proud to partner with Sonoma
State University & California
Parenting Institute to present this series. |
Some of these seminars will be taped and uploaded for viewing in the future.