Learn practical skills that can be immediately implemented into existing curriculum and training programs, at home or in school!
Marriott Victoria Inner Harbour
728 Humboldt Street, Victoria, BC
Friday, February 27
Brenda Smith Myles
Author, Associate Professor, Department of Special Education, University of Kansas
The Hidden Curriculum
Saturday, February 28Jenny Clark Brack
Author of Learn to Move, Move to Learn: Sensorimotor Early Childhood Activity Themes
Ready S.E.T. Go! Sensorimotor Early Childhood/Elementary Themes & ASD
Who Should Attend?
- Educators
- Parents
- Speech/Language Pathologists
- Consultants
- Occupational Therapists
- Others who live or work with children who have Autism Spectrumn Disorders or other Developmental Disabilities.
- Psychologists
- Therapists
Learn practical skills that can be immediately implemented into existing curriculum and training programs, at home or in school!
What Delegates Are Saying...Jenny Clark Brack was awesome. I have been to 3 ”sensory conferences” and I thought I was well-versed in the subject, but I learned more today. Jenny gave us many “ideas” and ways for us to understand and feel what a sensory defensive child feels like.
Educational Assistant, Halifax
Jenny presented a complex topic in an interesting, fun and practical manner. I plan to immediately start implementing what she has given me.
Resource Teacher, Halifax
It was inspiring to be told and shown examples of how I can make a difference. Jenny, I’ll pay it forward!
Educational Assistant, Halifax
WOW! Information plus!! Practical, useful, creative, do-able activities backed up by up-to-date theory and research. I can’t wait to apply what I’ve learned and educate others to “carry forward” Jenny’s knowledge. Thank you so much.
Resource Teacher, Moncton
Brenda used wonderful examples to explain everything. Her referring to different resources helped lead me to what I needed.
E.A., Edmonton
Brenda Smith Myles has a presentation style that is very concrete and clear. We use her strategies regularly and it is nice to come to refocus and hear new ideas.
Manager of Early Intervention Services, Edmonton
Very practical information help with day-to-day issues in working with children and supporting families of children with ASD/Asperger Syndrome!
Barb Rusiewicz-Enright, Psychologist, Edmonton
Super! Brenda is a terffic presenter - enjoyed her presentation style, strategies, research resources and ideas that could be directly applicable to school-based staff.
Educator, Calgary
Conference Description
 Friday, February 27
Brenda Smith Myles
Author, Associate Professor, Department of Special Education, University of Kansas
The Hidden Curriculum
This session will highlight the hidden curriculum which is the unwritten rules that occur in everyday situations at home, school, and in the community. Neurotypical children learn these unstated rules and social customs of society with little effort. There is a group of individuals with high cognitive and language abilities who do not see the hidden curriculum - children and youth with high functioning autism, PDD-NOS, Asperger Syndrome and other related disorders such as nonverbal learning disability, ADD, and ADHD. Hidden curriculum errors can result in social errors and isolation from peers. Following a presentation on the hidden curriculum and related examples, strategies to teach the hidden curriculum will be overviewed. In addition, the cycle of tantrums, rage, and meltdowns will be highlighted.
Brenda Smith Myles, Ph.D. is an associate professor in the Department of Special Education at the University of Kansas where she co-directs a graduate program in Asperger Syndrome and autism. The recipient of the 2004 Autism Society of America’s Outstanding Professional Award, she has written numerous articles and books on Asperger Syndrome and autism including Asperger Syndrome and Difficult Moments: Practical Solutions for Tantrums, Rage, and Meltdowns (with Southwick) and Asperger Syndrome and Adolescence: Practical Solutions for School Success (with Adreon), the winner of the Autism Society of America’s Outstanding Literary Work. Myles is the Vice President of the Council for Exceptional Children’s Developmental Disabilities Division and is on the executive boards of several organizations, including the Organization for Autism Research and Maap Services Inc.
 Saturday, February 28
Jenny Clark Brack
Author of Learn to Move, Move to Learn: Sensorimotor Early Childhood Activity Themes
Ready S.E.T. Go! Sensorimotor Early Childhood/Elementary Themes & ASD
In this seminar, healthcare professionals, educators, and parents will learn characteristics about each sensory system, signs/symptoms of Sensory Processing Disorder, and practical strategies for application in children’s daily routines, along with current research to support sensory processing practices. In addition, attendees will learn how to apply sensorimotor activities, as described in Learn to Move, Move to Learn (AAPC 2004), to both school and home settings. This unique approach is geared toward serving young children in an inclusive environment with a transdisciplinary approach. The sensorimotor groups are planned to provide experiences to stimulate and integrate the underlying sensory systems in the human body, which incorporate activities and experiences using motor, cognitive, communication and social skills to enhance learning. Adaptations will be discussed for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, and Developmental Delay. Hands on activities will enrich the learning process for participants. Attendees will learn skills and strategies they can immediately use in their classroom and home settings.
Listen, look, feel, taste, smell! Sensory input surrounds us. Just as intellectual abilities vary from child to child, sensory processing abilities also vary widely. Some children with a sensory processing disorder are unable to tune out all the information their bodies perceive, while others are unable to perceive some of the information that they need to do their schoolwork. Imagine all the sensory input that must be processed to dynamically engage in daily activities. Sensory processing is the reason that most people can perceive and use this information while maintaining a “just right” state of alertness. A few children will respond to minor changes in the environment or schedule while others may need more extensive “Sensory Strategies” which may include quiet times away from the class, increased movement opportunities, oral motor activities, and/or “heavy work” opportunities incorporated in the their daily routines.
Course Objectives
- Review sensory systems and signs/symptoms of Sensory Processing Disorder as well as current research in this field.
- Discuss practical ideas for implementing sensory strategies into learning environments and within the context of children’s daily routines.
- Discover how Ready S.E.T. Go! facilitates readiness skills for motor, sensory, language, cognitive and social development in both educational and home environments.
- Experience first-hand what it feels like to have a sensory processing disorder.
- Discuss how to adapt activities for a variety of diagnosis.
- Create original lesson plans for sensorimotor/sensory processing group activities.
Jenny Clark Brack, OTR/L,BCP (AOTA Board Certification in Pediatrics), is a licensed pediatric Occupational Therapist with over 19 years experience working as a school-based occupational therapist, an independent contractor for early intervention services, a speaker, a private practitioner, an author and an inventor. Mrs. Brack currently owns a pediatric therapy private practice Jenny’s Kids, Inc. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy and graduated with distinction from the University of Kansas in 1990. She has written journal articles that have been published in professional journals such as OT Practice, Occupational Therapy Forum, and Journal of Occupational Therapy Students. Additionally, she has written a book on Sensory Processing entitled Learn to Move, Move to Learn: Sensorimotor Early Childhood Activity Themes (2004) published by Autism Asperger Publishing Company. In addition, she has published two DVD’s Learn to Move: Dinosaurs (A companion to her book) and Sensory Processing Disorder Kit: Simulations and Solutions for Parents, Teachers, and Therapists, which won the 2007 media in excellence video award from Autism Society of America. Jenny is a contributing author for the book Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Handbook for Parents and Professions published September 2007. Jenny is the inventor of the Patent-Pending “Weigh” Cool Bracelet (www.abilitations.com) Jenny has spoken both nationally and internationally on a variety of topics, including sensory Integration/processing, learning disabilities, attention deficit disorders, and handwriting skills.
Tentative Daily Schedule
Friday, February 27
| Registration |
7:30 am - 8:45 am
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| Opening Remarks |
8:45 am - 9:00 am |
| Session |
9:00 am - 12:00 pm |
| Lunch On Own |
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm |
| Session |
1:00 pm - 4:30 pm |
Closing Remarks
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4:30 pm - 4:45 pm |
Saturday, February 28
| Registration |
8:00 am - 8:45 am |
| Opening Remarks |
8:45 am - 9:00 am |
| Session |
9:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Lunch On Own
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12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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| Session |
1:00 pm - 4:30 pm |
| Closing Remarks |
4:30 pm - 4:45 pm |
Registration
REGISTRATION FEE SCHEDULE DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATIONS is February February 20, 2009.
To register for this conference click on the appropriate day below to proceed to the checkout.
PARENT/PARA-
PROFESSIONAL RATE |
BEFORE February 6, 2009
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After February 6, 2009
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| 1 Day |
$150.00 + $7.50 GST = $157.50
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$190.00 + $9.50 GST = $199.50 |
| 2 Day |
$200.00 + $10.00 GST = $210.00 |
$250.00 + $12.50 GST = $262.50 |
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| PROFESSIONAL RATE |
Before February 6, 2009 |
After February 6, 2009 |
| 1 Day |
$195.00 + $9.75 GST = $204.75 |
$225.00 + $11.25 GST = $236.25 |
| 2 Day |
$295.00 + $14.75 GST = $309.75 |
$325.00 + $16.25 GST= $341.25 |
Registration Includes
Sessions, Session materials, Refreshment breaks, Free subscription to Autism Awareness Centre Newsletter
General Information
The conference will be held at:
Marriott Victoria Inner Harbour
728 Humboldt Street
Victoria, BC
Toll Free: 1-866-306-5451
Room Rates
To receive the rates below, please identify yourself as being with the Autism Awareness Centre conference.
Rooms must be booked by January 12, 2009 to receive the conference rate.
Deluxe Room Single: $119.00
Deluxe Room Tripe: $149.00
Deluxe room Double: $119.00
Deluxe Room Quad: $179.00
Rate is subject to 5% GST and 10% Provincial Room Tax (PST).
Dress Code
Dress is business casual. Delegates are reminded that the room may be chilly at times and are encouraged to wear a sweater.
Meals, Refreshment Breaks
Refreshment breaks will be served in the morning and afternoon.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be in writing and received prior to February 6, 2009. A $50.00 administration fee will be charged.
No refunds will be issued after February 6.
Parking
The hotel has limited underground parking available to all guests. Self Parking rate is $2.50 per hour up to a maximum of $15.00 per day. Parking is first come first serve. (Rates are subject to change)
Contact Autism Awareness Centre Inc.
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