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Tuesday, June 9 |
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3 -4:45 p.m. |
Registration Please note the Tuesday
evening program will be held on the USI Campus.
Click here
for details. |
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5:30 p.m. |
Dinner |
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7-9 p.m. |
Kim
Davis
Autism Spectrum Disorders: The
Changing Landscape
In her 30 years of dealing with persons with Autism, Asperger's,
and other Autism Spectrum Disorders, Kim Davis has observed
changes in terminology used for diagnosis, growth of treatment
methods, public awareness, the need for community involvement,
the value of relationships, and learning to listen to those who
experience the disability first hand. This overview will be
useful to anyone who encounters people with ASD diagnoses,
including social workers, teachers, medical office personnel,
parents, and the general public.
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Wednesday, June 10
(Continental Breakfast at 7:30 a.m.) |
| 8
a.m. - Noon |
Kim
Davis
A Challenge to Reframe our Thinking:
The Impact of Movement Difference and Sensory Challenge on the
Abilities of Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Movement difference is a new approach to understanding the
behavioral and communication challenges of individuals diagnosed
with autism spectrum disorder. It suggests that many of
their challenges come from differences within their central
nervous system (CNS) which inhibit effective actions,
interaction, and communication. Sensory challenges are not
new to autism, but are often overlooked as challenges. The
understanding of movement differences and sensory issues puts a
new light on some of these challenges. It helps us
recognize that some of their behaviors serve a purpose for those
individuals in accommodating and adjusting to meet the demands
of the situation. Within this new perspective, we can
begin to understand and develop teaching and support strategies
that are based on making accommodations to best support these
individuals. This is not a new diagnosis, but further
exploration into the autism spectrum disorder which sheds new
understanding on this complex issue. |
| Noon - 1
p.m. |
Lunch Provided |
| 1- 4
p.m. |
A Challenge to Reframe our
Thinking: The Impact of Movement Difference and Sensory
Challenge on the Abilities of Individuals with Autism Spectrum
Disorders continued |
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Thursday,
June 11 (Continental Breakfast at 7:30 a.m.) |
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8 a.m.-Noon |
Betty
Conger & Kathy Walton
The Children's Program Kit:
Supportive Education for Children of Addicted Parents
Often, the people hurt most by alcohol and other drug use
disorders don't drink or use drugs--they are the children of
alcohol- or other drug-dependent parents. These children are
more likely to experience mental and physical problems and are
at increased risk of being neglected or abused. They are also at
much greater risk to become addicted themselves. The
Children's Program Kit provides materials for chemical
health agencies, social services agencies, and other persons so
they can initiate educational support programs for the children
of parents with chemical health issues. The Kit has activities
for children of all age levels. It also contains information for
agencies to distribute to parents to help them understand the
needs of their children. This training will help attendees to
teach children the skills necessary to cope with their parent's
alcohol or other drug dependence. |
| Noon-2 p.m. |
Lunch on your own, free time. |
| 2- 5 p.m. |
The Children's Program Kit: Supportive Education for Children
of Addicted Parents continued |
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Free Evening -
Consider seeing A Streetcar Named Desire at the New
Harmony Theatre. |
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Friday, June 12 (Breakfast
available 7 a.m.) |
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8 a.m.-Noon |
Sharon Simmons
Choosing a Bully Prevention Program for Your School
This workshop will focus on utilizing the current research about
Bully Prevention programs to guide your decision making. With
the implementation of Response to Intervention (RTI), school
districts are increasingly aware of the need to implement
research based programs in both academic and nonacademic areas.
With the multitude of Bully Prevention programs available to
schools, discerning which program(s) have a solid research base
and whether they will meet the needs of your students can be
difficult at best. An exploration of the current research will
help participants make informed decisions. |
Continuing Education/Certification
Renewal Units:
This program is approved for 20 continuing education hours for
licensed social workers and 10 CRUs for Indiana educators.
Those licensed in other states should check with their licensing
boards to be sure this program meets their criteria. In past
years, SSWI-generated CE/CRU hours have been accepted by states
including Illinois, Kentucky, Ohio, Michigan, Missouri, and Iowa. |
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