Extreme Makeover: Autism Education Edition Workshop

Wed, Jul 29, 2009 - Fri, Jul 31, 2009

Grand Rapids, MI

Theme/Topic:

Education for students with autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders.

Target Audience:

Education professionals working with students who have autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders.

Event Location:	Crown Plaza Grand Rapids 5700 East 28th St, SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Time(s):	Start Time 8:30 AM End Time 5:00 PM

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Featured Speaker:

Nicole Beurkens, MEd; Erin Roon, MA CCC-SLP; Courtney Kowalczyk, MEd

SB-CEUs?: Yes

Event Description:

Put together the soaring increase in students diagnosed with autism and related impairments, a group of dedicated educators seeking solutions to the challenges they face daily, a team of been-in-the-trenches experts, three days of amazing content and hands-on experience, and what do you get?

Extreme Makeover: Autism Education Edition

Grand Rapids, MI - July 29-31, 2009

The Horizons team is holding a big 3-day workshop in July and you are invited! This event is unlike any we have previously offered, and will allow attendees to take their work with students who have autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders to the next level. We’re going to lay out information and systems that will allow you to get to the core challenges your students face.

During our three days together we will cover how to:

Shift from a mindset of working around deficits (compensation) to correcting the root issues that create obstacles for your students (remediation).
Identify the core features of neurodevelopmental disorders that create communication, learning, and relationship challenges for your students.
Modify your communication to promote your students’ communication and thinking abilities.
Prompt students in ways that support critical thinking and communication skills, not prompt dependence.
Identify the unique strengths and obstacles of each student in order to determine appropriate placement and programming.
Structure the school day to develop competence and flexibility.
Decipher student behavior and address the root issues creating problems.
Identify the developmental milestones that lead to meaningful and appropriate communication, cognition, socialization, and behavior.
Work effectively with parents to promote student development consistently in all environments.
Focus on what really matters for students across the school day.
Reach your highest purpose as an influential guide in the lives of students with neurodevelopmental disorders.

There will be tons of great content, discussion, activities, and take-home resources, along with time for networking and relaxation. It will truly be unlike any workshop event you have ever attended.

You can get all the details about the workshop (and get some great free resources) by visiting www.extrememakeoverautism.com.