Location: Becoming Independent, 1425 Corporate Center Parkway Santa Rosa, CA 95407; Dr. Lorna Catford, Autism Series Coordinator. Tuesdays, 2-4 pm. (Registration: $10.00 per session at the door, Please cash or check only)
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Autism Lecture Series Archives: Fall 2006

Jan. 23
Discovering Autism: Potential indicator of Autism Spectrum Disorders & the effect on the family. Patrick Maher MD, Joan Harris PhD, MPH, & Todd Payne PsyD, North Bay Regional Center Mary Ann Malinak, Med. Parent & former Special Education Principal. Video

Feb. 6
Early Intervention Teaching Strategies: Evidence- & practice-based strategies including systematic teaching: TEACCH, PECS, plus the use of toys and other motivators. Susie Conte MA & Angela O’Rourke, Autism Education Specialists, Megan Lesser, SHAPE teacher, Sonoma County Office of Education. Video

Feb. 20
Applied Behavioral Analysis: An overview of Antecedent-Behavior-Consequence models & pratical tips for the fundamentals of their use.
Nikarre Redcoff Med, BCBA, Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Sonoma County Office of Education Program Speicalist. Video

March 6
Partners in Play: Overview of emotional development & primary social skill deficits of autism, plus ideas for play & social skill development including developmentally-based play strategies such as Floortime & Social Stories.
Laura Temple MA, Special Education Teacher, Pat Boblitt, LH/SH Inclusion Teacher, Suzanne Merideth, M.A., NCSP, SCOE Preschool Psychologist. Video

March 20
The Current & Future Impact of Autism: “Autism Dads” video; the impact of autism on families, education & services; the need for political self-advocacy; programs & research of the M.I.N.D. Institute.
Rick Rollens, Parent, Autism activist, Co-Founder of the UC Davis M.I.N.D. Institute. NOTE: Rick Rollens was ill, so the session consisted of a summary of the M.I.N.D. Institute’s programs, the “Autism Dads” video and two real-life Autism Dads’ reflections on their experience. Video

April 3
Communication Systems: Techniques to facilitate language & expressive communication including Prizant’s SCERTS model, PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) & other augmentative communication systems.
Judy Brooke, Speech/Language Therapist, Pam Heck, SS LH Special Education Teacher. Video

April 17
Changing Challenging Behavior in People with Autism: Helping people with autism get their needs met safely through fuctional behavior assessment and positive reinforcement of appropriate replacement behaviors. Kevin Wood PPS, School Psychologist, Sonoma County Office of Education. Video

May 1
Sensory Processing Differences in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Sensory integration theory & strategies plus the role of the occupational therapist. Sarah W. Field MA, OTR/L, AOTA Board Certified in Pediatrics, USC/WPS Certified in Sensory Integration & Praxis Testing & Treatment. Director, Redwood Pediatric Therapy Associates, Inc. No Video

May 15
Supporting Adults with Autism in the Community: Lifestyles issues, ncluding person-centered planning plus career, recreation & self-esteem opportunities. Carol Fremault, BS, Executive Director, California Programs for the Autistic, John McCue, MPA, Chief Executive Officer: Becoming Independent. No Video

May 29
Life-Stage Transitions: What’s the process, what are the formal supports, and how can we make it easier for children and adults with autism before, during and after their major school and living transitions? Wendy Freborg, MSW, PPC, Early intervention Specialist, North Bay Regional Center, Kathryn Hill, SCOE Principal (6-22yrs olds), Heather Vail, Adult Case Manager, North Bay Regional Center. Video

AUTISM LECTURE SERIES Fall 2006

Dr. Lorna Catford, Autism Series Coordinator

MultiPurpose Room, Student Union, Sonoma State University