Learn practical skills that can be immediately implemented into
existing curriculum and training programs, at home or in school!
TCU Place
35 - 22 Street East, Saskatoon, SK
Friday, October 24
Dr. Rita Jordan, BSc. MSc. MA. PhD. C.Psychol.
Understanding, Avoiding and Managing Behaviours in ASD and, Interventions in Autism Spectrum Disorders
Saturday, October 25
Leslie Broun
Co-Author of Literacy Skill Development for Students With Special Learning Needs
Essential Elements of Positive Practice and Visual Strategies for Teaching Children to Read
Who Should Attend?
- Educators
- Parents
- Speech/Language Pathologists
- Consultants
- Occupational Therapists
- Others who live or work with children who have Autism Spectrum Disorders or other Developmental Disabilities.
Learn practical skills that can be immediately implemented into
existing curriculum and training programs, at home or in school!
What Delegates Are Saying..."The presentation was awesome!"
Dora Lubkiwski, Teacher in Roland, MB
"Rita did a good job of covering information in a meaningful and clear way for a variety of educators, EA’s, etc."
Mary Jo Quarry, HSC Autism Services, Winnipeg, MB
"After 28 years of teaching I face a new challenge: a young girl
with autism. I was in a panic 'What do I do?', 'Where do I
begin?' This conference has given me valuable information, I feel
more confident and have a better understanding of people with autism."
Teacher, Winnipeg, MB
"Thank you Dr. Jordan! It was very useful and I will take the information back to my workplace."
Community Residential Program House Manager, Winnipeg, MB
"I had the privilege to attend Leslie Broun’s presentation in
Saskatoon. Following the conference, I was really excited about trying
out the methods she described. I work with a boy in Grade 3 with
autism, who is unable to read. I was not prepared for such immediate
results with this new method - I was thrilled when I was able to teach
my special student eight new words yesterday, and have him successfully
read them back to me today. These weren’t simple words. His dad is a
farmer, so I went through words like tractor, cultivator, combine and
swather. Thanks to you and your association for having the conference
in Saskatoon, and to Leslie Broun for her excellent presentation."
Shelley, Saskatoon
"I have been to many workshops on Autism over the past two years. This
has been by far the most useful in equipping me with tools and
strategies to teach vocabulary. These strategies can be used with a
variety of special needs students.”
Classroom, Teacher
Conference Description
Friday, October 24
DR. RITA JORDAN, BSc. MSc. MA. PhD. C.Psychol.
This session will include information about:
• Understanding, avoiding and managing behaviours in ASD
• Interventions in Autism Spectrum Disorders
Dr. Rita Jordan will look at and analyze behaviour in ASD in terms of
the biology of the disorder, its associated developmental consequences
and their effects on the life experiences of individuals with ASD and
how these factors may contribute to the development of challenging
behaviours. Dr. Jordan will discuss the need for understanding the
cause and function of behaviour in order to avoid or manage it
effectively, and will offer a range of strategies that can be adopted
to minimize the behavioural effects of what is biologically inherent to
the disorder. Strategies include functional analysis, understanding
behaviour as a form of communication, alternatives to punishment, the
reduction of both general and specific areas of stress, as well as drug
treatments which may help to alter behavioural patterns and allow time
for more educational approaches to take effect. Dr. Jordan’s primary
focus is on positive, effective and humane intervention through
education.
Interventions in Autism Spectrum Disorders
In this workshop session, Dr. Rita Jordan discusses how research in ASD
has influenced our practice and the theoretical rationale for
intervention, as well as the research evidence for particular
interventions. She looks at the evolution of our knowledge of Autism
Spectrum Disorders moving from the all-embracing theoretical
explanations of the past to new findings from the fields of
neuroscience and psychological research, as well as critical
information garnered from the voiced experience of individuals with ASD.
Dr. Rita Jordan, Professor in Autism Studies, School of
Education, The University of Birmingham, UK. After a degree in
Psychology, Rita became a teacher in nursery and primary mainstream
schools and started an opportunity group and toy library for children
with special needs. She took a Masters in Child Development and
researched curriculum development and parent training for children with
complex needs and then worked as a teacher in schools for children with
severe learning difficulties, and then children with autistic spectrum
disorders, for nine years. During that time she took a further Masters
in Linguistics and then trained teachers on special and mainstream
courses and lectured in Clinical Linguistics and Education, at the
University of Hertfordshire. Her doctorate was in pronoun development
in autism. She was professor in Autism studies at The University of
Birmingham where she ran courses for professionals working with
individuals with autistic spectrum disorders at all levels. She has
written and researched on many aspects of autism and has lectured and
been involved in consultancy nationally and internationally. Rita was
awarded the Order of the British Empire in November, 2007 for her work
in autism.
Saturday, October 25
LESLIE BROUNCo-Author of Literacy Skill Development for Students With Special Learning Needs
Essential Elements of Positive Practice and Visual Strategies for Teaching Children to Read
Part 1 - Essential Elements of Positive Practice
In this workshop, the key components in the school day of a student with ASD are discussed. These include:
- Accommodations and modifications – creating a positive program
- Environmental/sensory issues - appropriate work area and materials
- The nature and content of academic instruction – curriculum modification and planning
- Data collection and reporting
- Social inclusion
- Resource personnel, staff and parent relationships
- Home/school communication
The purpose of this workshop is to facilitate a positive experience as
students with ASD participate in the life and culture of the school and
how the successful interplay of these essential elements creates the
best possible scenario for success.
Part 2 - Visual Strategies for Teaching Children to Read
At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:
- Focus teaching children with autism to read using visualstrategies
- Focus on children’s strengths in the area of visual learning.
Leslie Broun, has for over twenty years, worked with students
who have ASD both in contained and mainstream settings. Her
professional focus has been on the development of practical and
effective visual learning strategies and materials for teaching skills
in literacy and mathematics to students with ASD and other
developmental disabilities. “Along with an emphasis on the development
of communication, social and behavioural skills, the development of
academic skills is also crucially important for children with ASD. The
question of how to teach these skills often arises – how do we do it?
What do we do? What do the materials look like? My on-going quest is
the creation, compilation and organization of materials and methods
that aid in curriculum modification and teach to our students’
strengths in visual learning.” Leslie was awarded the President's Award
from Council of Exceptional Children, Ontario Chapter.
Tentative Daily Schedule
Friday
| 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 - 1:15 pm |
| Session |
1:15 pm - 4:30 pm |
Closing Remarks
|
4:30 pm - 4:45 pm
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Saturday
| 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 |
12:00 pm - 1:15 pm |
| Session |
1:15 pm - 3:45 pm |
Closing Remarks
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3:45 pm - 4:00 pm
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Registration
REGISTRATION FEE SCHEDULE DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATIONS is October 17, 2008
To register for this conference click on the appropriate day below to proceed to the checkout.
PARENT/PARA-
PROFESSIONAL RATE |
BEFORE Oct.10, 2008
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AFTER Oct.10, 2008
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| 1 Day |
$120.00 + $6.00 GST= $126.00
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$170.00 + $8.50 GST = $178.50
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| 2 Day |
$200.00 + $10.00 GST= $210.00 |
$250.00 + $12.50 GST = $262.50 |
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| PROFESSIONAL RATE |
BEFORE Oct.10, 2008 |
AFTER Oct.10, 2008 |
| 1 Day |
$170.00 + $8.50 GST= $178.50 |
$225.00 + $11.25 GST= $236.25 |
| 2 Day |
$275.00 + $13.75 GST= $288.75 |
$325.00 + $16.25 GST= $341.25 |
Registration IncludesSessions, Session materials, Refreshment breaks, Free subscription to Autism Awareness Centre Newsletter.
General Information
The conference will be held at:
TCU Place
35 - 22 Street East, Saskatoon, SK
Phone: 306-975-7777
HotelsThere are a number of hotels in the area. Here are a few.
Delta Bessborough - Phone: 306-244-5521
Hilton Garden Inn - Phone: 306-244-2311
Park Town Hotel - Phone: 306- 244-5564
Radisson Hotel - Phone: 306-665-3322
Sheraton Cavalier Hotel - Phone: 306-652-6770
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites - Phone: 306-384-8844
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
Delegates are on their own for lunch. There are several eating
establishments within walking distance. Refreshment breaks will be
served in the morning and afternoon.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be in writing and received prior to October 10,
2008. A $50.00 administration fee will be charged. No refunds will be
issued after October 10.
Parking
Parking is available on site. Other parking facilities are also available in the area.
The Autism Awareness Centre Bookstore will be open throughout the conference.
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