Two incredible days that will give every parent and
professional skills and tools they will use instantly!

Delta Winnipeg Hotel
350 St. Mary Ave, Winnipeg, MB

Thursday, September 25

Scott Bellini, PhD
Author of Building Social Relationships
Building Social Relationships: A Systematic Approach to Teaching Social Interaction Skills to Children and Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum

Friday, September 26

Jenny Clark Brack
Author of Learn to Move, Move to Learn: Sensorimotor Early Childhood Activity Themes
Ready S.E.T. Go! Sensorimotor Earlychildhood/Elementary Themes & ASD

Who Should Attend?

• Educators
• Parents
• Speech/Language Pathologists
• Consultants
• Educational Assistants
• Occupational Therapists
• Others who live or work with children who have Autism Spectrum Disorder 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...

"It was wonderful to receive suggestions and strategies throughout her (Jenny’s) workshop, with a great mix of theory and research information."
SLP, Vancouver

"I can’t wait to pass on the information (from Jenny’s workshop) to the other mothers in our autism support group!"
Teresa Hedley, Vancouver

Conference Description

Thursday, September 25
Scott Bellini

Building Social Relationships: A Systematic
Approach to Teaching Social Interaction Skills to
Children and Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum

The workshop will provide an overview of a social skill instructional model developed by Dr. Bellini. The workshop integrates research on social-emotional functioning with effective strategies for teaching social skills to children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The five-step model provides a systematic and comprehensive
framework to guide parents and practitioners in the development and implementation of social skills programming.

Learning Objectives for Participants

• Increase knowledge of social and emotional functioning
• Increase awareness of the relationship between social skill deficits and social anxiety
• Develop skills necessary to assess social functioning
• Increase awareness of skill acquisition versus performance deficits
• Increase awareness of available social skill strategies
• Develop skills necessary to implement social skills strategies

Scott Bellini, PhD is the Assistant Director of the Indiana Resource Center for Autism (IRCA) and an Assistant Professor of School Psychology at Indiana University, Bloomington. He is also the Director of the newly formed Social Skills Research Center (SSRC), a university based center specializing in developing and empirically examining the outcomes of social skill interventions for youth with ASD. He is a licensed psychologist in the state of Indiana and an endorsed Health Services Provider in Psychology. He is currently conducting research on professional development outcomes for educators, anxiety disorders, and social skill interventions, including video modeling for youth with ASD. He has published numerous research manuscripts and has provided consultation and training to families and professionals in over 25 states on the topic of social skills programming for students with ASD. He is the author of the book, Building Social Relationships , which was named the 2007 Literary Work of the Year by the Autism Society of America.

Thursday, September 26
Jenny Clark Brack

Ready S.E.T. Go! Sensorimotor Earlychildhood/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 of 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 Therapist , 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 Professionals 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

Thursday

Friday

Registration

REGISTRATION FEE SCHEDULE DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATIONS is September 15, 2007
To register for this conference click on the appropriate day below to proceed to the checkout.

Registration Includes

Sessions, Session materials, Refreshment breaks, Free subscription to Autism Awareness Centre Newsletter

General Information

The conference will be held at:

The Delta Winnipeg Hotel is the host hotel for this event.
350 St. Mary Ave,
Winnipeg, MB.
Telephone: 1-888-311-4990

Room Rates: (taxes not included)
Delta Room Single/Double $139.99
Premier Room Single/Double $164.00
Signature Club Single/Double $184.00

Rooms are subject to availability.

Delegates are responsible for booking and paying for their own accommodation. Individual reservations can be made by contacting the hotel reservations department directly. Callers must mention the group name Autism Awareness Centre Workshop to ensure they receive the appropriate rate and are included in the guest room block.

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. Refreshment breaks will be served in the mid-morning and mid-afternoon.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations must be in writing and received prior to Sept. 12, 2008. No refunds will be issued after September 12, 2008.

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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