Autism Project
The Autism Priority Project coordinates information and training for personnel in Region 4 schools serving students with Austism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).
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The Training and Technical Assistance Centers (T/TAC) in Virginia have a quarterly e-newsletter with information on the education of students with autism and local workshops/conferences.
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Events to Know About
Communities of Practice in Autism
September 24, 2007
An advanced level full day training for early childhood practitioners and families to learn about supports and services for very young children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Registration information to follow.
For other details and information, please contact:
Cori Hill
540-943-6776
corihill@ntelos.net
November 12-13, 2007
11/12/07 9-4:30 pm Registration at 8:00am
11/13/07 8:30-4:00pm
Planning a Comprehensive Program for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders:Using Evidenced-Based Practices in the Classroom Shawn Henry, M.S., Ruth Aspy, Ph.D. & Barry Grossman, Ph.D.
This event is sponsored by Commonwealth Autism Service and The Virginia Department of Education Training and Technical Assistance Centers (T/TAC’s)
This two day workshop held in Charlottesville, Virginia will present information on using evidence based practices in the classroom for students with ASD. Presenters Barry Grossman, Ph.D., Ruth Aspy, Ph.D, and Shawn Henry M.S. will provide an overview and implementation information on the Ziggurat and CAPs models which can be readily implemented within general and special education classrooms. Specifically, participants will identify autism spectrum disorder characteristics that impact learning, match appropriate interventions to student needs,identify research-based intervention strategies appropriate to specific students, list five areas necessary for comprehensive intervention, and use a variety of assessment tools and instructional planning resources associated with the CAPs and Ziggurat models. This two day workshop will equip professionals involved in the education of students with ASD for success.
Registration $100.00
For inquiries about this event and to register, please contact Commonwealth Autism Services:
Phone: 800-649-8481 or 804-355-0300
Email: information@autismva.org
Website: http://www.autismva.org (click on Conferences to view this training's information)
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