Click here to register!What:Employment rates for people with disabilities are declining: people with ASD are among the least likely to be employed. In fact, only 15 percent of working aged adults with ASD are currently employed (Cameto et al, 2003). Effective interventions are clearly needed to improve employment rates for this population. SEDL and partners on the National Advisory Panel of the Vocational Rehabilitation Service Models for Individuals with ASD project have implemented a rigorous process for identifying programs that help increase competitive, long-term employment for people with ASD.
Wildwood Programs was designated as an effective program in the summer of 2011. Located in Latham, New York, this program serves people with ASD needing employment-related supports. Wildwood Programs works collaboratively with individuals, families and businesses to increase individuals' independence and integration into the community. To hear more about Wildwood Program's replicable employment services please register for this free webcast at the top of the page.When:December 14, 20111:00 - 2:00PM Mountain Contact:Please send questions to vr-autism@sedl.org
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Everything you've EVER Wanted to Know about Visual Schedules for Students with ASD - We... - 0 views
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This evidence-based visual support strategy has proven effective in meeting the learning and behavioral needs for students of all ages with ASD. This fast-paced webinar will define, for participants, the function or purpose of individual visual schedules and share critical design decisions for creating schedules for all students with ASD. Low tech to high tech examples of individual visual schedules will be shared, including iTechnology visual schedule apps.
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Thursday, January 9, 2014
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Mountain
Cost:
$55.00 per person
Sexuality Instruction and Learners with ASD - Webinar - Dec. 10, 2013 - 0 views
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Register for this event Programs will be saved online for later viewing What: Persons with ASD are sexual beings. However, individual interest in sex or in developing an intimate sexual relationship with another person varies widely across individuals at all ability levels. There is a significant need for individualized, effective instruction for persons with ASD across the ability spectrum. On completion of this workshop participants will be able to: Provide an overview of the components of sexuality education, Recognize the importance of sexuality education as one component of community safety training, Recognize some the challenges to effective sexuality education specific to learners on the autism spectrum. When: Tuesday, December 10, 2013 1:30 pm Mountain Cost: Single participant - $50.00, Agency access - $175.00
Addressing the Personnel Shortages of Rural, Remote, and High-Need Areas - Scholarship - 0 views
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Click here to download the Brochure and SASI Scholarship Application Through a $1.25 million competitive grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Education, Texas Tech University is embarking on a 5-year effort to combat the critical shortage of qualified special education teachers professionally trained in the areas of visual impairment (VI), deafness and hard of hearing (D/HH), deafblindness (DB), and orientation and mobility (O&M), across the United States in rural and remote areas. This project employs a unique focus on training scholars in the characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and appropriate intervention for children with ASD who also have sensory impairments. Texas Tech University is playing a vital role in the success of students with ASD and sensory impairments across the nation. This project is specifically geared for the states of Arkansas, Idaho, Mississippi, Montana, Texas and Wyoming. This project includes a unique focus on students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) who also have sensory impairments because the prevalence of students with ASD is on the rise. With proper training in the characteristics of an appropriate intervention for children with ASD, as well as children with sensory impairments, professionals will be skilled to meet the unique needs of these learners.
Expediting Detection of Autism Risk and Intervention Access - Webinar - Apr. 8, 2013 - 0 views
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This webinar will define numerous barriers to the early detection of ASD and describe a variety of tools and procedures developed at the Kennedy Krieger Center for Autism and Related Disorders (KKI CARD) to address these barriers. Also, resources developed at KKI CARD for families and children showing early signs of ASD, or with recent ASD diagnosis, will be described. When:
Monday, April 8, 2013
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Mountain Cost:
Free of charge
MSUB / Easter Seals Autism Conference (Registration Now Open) - Billings - August 1-2 - 0 views
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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that represents a range of symptoms from mild to severe and affects overall developmental status-in social communication and other relevant cognitive and motor behaviors. In 2013, a study released by the CDC found the number of children affected by ASD to be roughly 2% of the population, or 1 in 50. Communities of support for individuals with ASD are necessary in order to bring about effective treatment, education, and inclusion. This conference is open to all interested persons (teachers, therapists, counselors, medical professionals, parents, and community members). When:
August 1 - 2, 2013
8:30 am - 4:00 pm Mountain (both days) Where:
Montana State University Billings (main campus)
1500 University Dr.
Billings, MT 59101 Cost:
$150.00, discount available for early bird registration
MCH Library Knowledge Path: Autism Spectrum Disorders - 0 views
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This knowledge path about autism spectrum disorders (ASD) has been compiled by the Maternal and Child Health Library at Georgetown University. It offers a selection of current, high-quality resources about ASD screening and diagnosis, treatment and intervention, communication, education, vocational challenges, and impact on family life. Separate sections identify resources that address early identification, early intervention and education, concerns about vaccines, environmental health research, and inappropriate use of seclusion and restraints. This knowledge path for health professionals, educators, researchers, policymakers, and families will be updated periodically.
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This knowledge path about autism spectrum disorders (ASD) has been compiled by the Maternal and Child Health Library at Georgetown University. It offers a selection of current, high-quality resources about ASD screening and diagnosis, treatment and intervention, communication, education, vocational challenges, and impact on family life. Separate sections identify resources that address early identification, early intervention and education, concerns about vaccines, environmental health research, and inappropriate use of seclusion and restraints. This knowledge path for health professionals, educators, researchers, policymakers, and families will be updated periodically.
Mindfulness training for parents of children with ASD studied | Research News @ Vanderb... - 0 views
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Amy Weitlauf, Ph.D., assistant professor of Pediatrics, will be leading a study among parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to examine the effectiveness of mindfulness training as part of early interventions for children with ASD. Amy Weitlauf, Ph.D. Through a nearly $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration, Maternal and Child Health Bureau (Grant No. R40MC27706), Weitlauf and colleagues from Vanderbilt Kennedy Center’s Treatment and Research Institute for Autism Spectrum Disorders (TRIAD) will teach all participating parents to use the Early Start Denver Model, an intervention method aimed at early treatment of ASD.
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It's Time for School: Building Quality Education Programs for Students with ASD Wed, Mar 20, 2013 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PDT School Districts across the country are struggling to meet the needs of students with ASD. Budgets are tight making it is hard to think about being proactive when there are not enough dollars to even cover day-to-day operations. However, districts have found that developing quality education programs for students with autism can actually result in substantial savings. During this presentation Dr. Leaf will discuss factors that contribute to the development of classrooms that provide effective educational for students with ASD. Dr. Leaf will share what he has found to be indicators of a "good" school district, teacher and classroom. Dr. Ronald Leaf is a licensed psychologist who has over thirty-five years of experience in the field of autism; he worked with Ivar Lovaas while receiving his undergraduate and doctorate degrees at UCLA. He is co-author of: A Work in Progress; Building Quality ABA Educational Programs for Students with ASD; Sense and Nonsense in the Behavioral Treatment of Autism and Crafting Connections. Dr. Leaf has consulted nationally and internationally with families and school districts; he is Director of Autism Partnership.
Autism Spectrum Disorders in Children "Connecting Communities with Hope" - Bozeman - Ju... - 0 views
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This learning seminar is designed to expand understanding and awareness of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) in children and develop competencies for parents, mental health professionals, teachers and healthcare providers. Participants will be able to better understand and treat children diagnosed with symptoms on the Autism Spectrum. Social, emotional, behavioral and medical factors affecting children with ASD will be discussed. In addition, this learning seminar will identify ways to collaborate and integrate services from multiple agencies. Future similar seminars focused on Autism Spectrum Disorders in Children will take place in Helena, Missoula, and Kalispell.
When:
Saturday, July 13, 2013
9:00 am - 4:30 pm Mountain
Where:
Gran Tree Inn
1325 N 7th Avenue
Bozeman, MT 59715
Cost:
$75: Professionals (includes CEU's), $50: Parents - Scholarships may be available
Contact:
Cathy Huntley, Conference Coordinator at cathy@childwise.org or (406) 457-4816
Prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorders - Webinar - April 28, 2010 - 0 views
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The Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network is a group of programs funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to determine the number of people with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) in the United States. Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are a group of developmental disabilities characterized by atypical development in socialization, communication, and behavior. In 2006, on average, approximately 1% or one child in every 110 in the 11 ADDM sites was classified as having an ASD. These results indicate an increased prevalence of identified ASDs among U.S. children aged 8 years and underscore the need to regard ASDs as an urgent public health concern. This presentation will review the most recent published ADDM data.
Assessing for Autism in Children with Down syndrome: Issues and Considerations in Scree... - 0 views
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Click here to download the registration form for this event (PDF) What: Recent studies indicate that the rate of an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children with Down syndrome (DS) is higher than previously reported. Early detection of ASD is critical because early intervention has been associated with more favorable child outcomes and therefore, the presence of ASD in a child with DS has implications for treatment and special education decisions. However, identifying ASD in children with DS is difficult because of overlapping symptoms, the presence of cognitive and language delays and deficits, and other developmental factors. Moreover, little is known about what autism assessment measures are valid for use with children with DS. This talk reviews the various issues surrounding the accurate identification of ASD in children with DD and presents a set of considerations to assist evaluators in selecting appropriate screening and diagnostic assessment protocols. When: May 18, 2011 1:00-2:30pm Mountain
Seeing ASD in 3D - A lifespan perspective on Autism Spectrum Disorder - Webinar - Nov 2... - 1 views
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In this webinar, we will speak about:
Leo Kanner: The original outcome study Predictable changes: The Natural History of ASD IQ and Atypicality: Different, but both important IQ as a driver of outcome Time - the Third Dimension Beyond the DSM-V When:
November 28, 2012
4pm - 5pm MST For Questions or Concerns Click here
No Genetic Associations Found in Autism GWAS | The 23andMe Blog - 0 views
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Their study, known as the Autism Genome Project (AGP), was conducted in two stages. The first stage of consisted of a genome-wide association study using genetic data from 1400 families affected by autism; the second stage checked the associations discovered in the first stage using the genetic data from an additional 1301 ASD-affected families and included another new genome-wide association study which combined the study subjects from both stages. When all the analyses were said and done, no SNPs (common genetic variations) were significantly associated with ASD. Furthermore, when some of the SNPs that had been identified in the first study as possibly associated with ASD were tested in the second-stage families, the associations failed to hold up. This lack of common SNPs associated with ASD is both disappointing and enlightening. Knowledge of what is not true, paradoxically, is knowledge of what is true. For instance, if I tell you that my pet Tyger is not a dog, you are one step closer to knowing Tyger’s a cat. Most of science progresses through “not trues” — the failed hypotheses that bring us closer to real understanding. A perfect example of this mode of scientific progress is this recent genetic study. Their lack of findings was quite a finding.
Evidence Based Practices to Improve Social Communication and Behavior in Young Children... - 0 views
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Topics covered in this webinar include: An Overview of Evidence Based Practices for Children 0-5 with ASD Strategies for Promoting Meaningful Communication in Home & School Settings Bilingual Language Development and ASD Antecedent Based Interventions to Decrease Interfering Behavior An Effective Approach to Tackling Persistent Challenging Behaviors When:
Friday, May 11th, 2012
9:00am-12:00pm Mountain
1:00pm-4:00pm Mountain
Learn the Signs. Act Early. The Importance of Developmental Screening - Webinar - April... - 0 views
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This broadcast will incorporate the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Learn the Signs. Act Early. (LTSAE) messages as well as NYS specific resources to increase awareness about LTSAE and importance of understanding developmental milestones and making appropriate and timely referrals when there is a concern. The broadcast will also highlight resources in New York State. Parents and professionals tend to frame healthy development of children in terms of height, weight, and language acquisition. Despite the fact that the American Academy of Pediatrics has recommended universal screening for development and for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) since 2006, the majority of children are not being screened by standardized screening tools. In addition to screening, when a concern is raised, parents and professionals are not aware of the importance of early intervention or the availability of resources. The broadcast will highlight information about ASD and general developmental screening, including many free resources available for parents to better understand their child's development through the age of five years old, as well as materials to help parents talk with their child's health care provider about any concerns. For professionals, the broadcast will highlight the importance of routine developmental screening and resources for them and parents with whom they work. Learning Objectives
After viewing this program viewers will be able to: List important developmental milestones in early childhood (before the age of three). Explain the importance of using standardized developmental screening tests at routine well-child visits at 9, 18, and 24 months of age.</l
CDC - Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASDs) - 0 views
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ASDs are a group of developmental disabilities that can cause significant social, communication and behavioral challenges. CDC estimates that an average of 1 in 150 children in the U.S have an ASD. CDC is working to find out how many children have ASDs, discover the risk factors, and raise awareness of the signs.
The Partnership Collection on ASD - Webinar - April 27, 2010 - 0 views
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April is Autism Awareness Month. What better time for you to connect with resources on this topic of national interest that have been developed by the full array of stakeholders. The IDEA Partnership is pleased to announce the release of its new Collection on Autism Spectrum Disorder.
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On April 27 at 3:00 PM Mountain and again on April 29 at 12:00 PM Mountain, the IDEA Partnership will hold a Introductory Webinar: The Partnership Collection on ASD to help organizations, states and local users examine this new tool and discover ways to use it. You can assess the Collection on ASD at: http://www.ideapartnership.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1493 You can register for one of the webinars at: http://tadnet.ilinc.com
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Individuals with an ASD and their families can share information in a secure setting to become part of the largest online autism research effort in the United States. The data collected by IAN both facilitates scientific research and empowers autism community leaders to advocate for improved services and resources. In addition, anyone impacted by an ASD can become part of IAN's online community to stay informed about autism research and make their voices heard.
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Autism Awareness Month IDEA Partnership Autism Collection Webinars! Join the IDEA Partnership staff and organization leaders in learning about Using the Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Collection. A webinar on Using the Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Collection will be offered every Thursday during the month of April. All are welcome. The webinar will be limited to 50 participants.
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April 4, 11, 18, & 25, 2013
11:00 am Mountain
Cost:
Free of charge