You can register online here or download the flyer for more information!What:This session will begin with a description of Positive Behavior Supports focusing on the theory/background of this management strategy. The discussion will then move into a description of the processes suggested for successful implementation. The presenter will also discuss the steps for creating a proactive crisis intervention plan specific to individuals who have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders. This will be followed with a brief look at the National Autism Center’s list of research-based interventions and identifying those that may be considered as part of a Positive Behavior Support Plan for people with ASD.Who Should Attend?This session is appropriate for job coaches, job developers, VR counselors, transition age special educators and paraeducators, employment specialists, advocates, families, non-profit leadership staff, and employers.CEUs:.15 CEUs are pending approval through Minot State University. The recording fee for MSU CEUs is $20.00. Three contact hours for ND Social Workers and nurses are also available.Technical Requirements: Participating sites need a computer with Windows ‘98 (or newer) operating system, CD-ROM drive, and PowerPoint software OR a computer with a high speed internet connection and an LCD projector if the number of participants warrants it. The call-in number is a toll free number. There will be no long distance charges for sites.When:February 16, 20128:00 am - 9:30 am Mountain TimeContact:Stacey Johnston at courtney.rockvoy@minotstateu.eduor Courtney Rockvoy at stacey.johnston@minotstateu.edu Phone: (800) 233-1737
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Positive Behavior Supports for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders - Webinar/Pho... - 0 views
Top Ten Most Ridiculous Comments Heard at an IEP Meeting | Friendship Circle -- Special... - 0 views
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In my job as a special education advocate, and my other job as a parent of a child with special needs, I have been involved in too many Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings to count. During these numerous IEP meetings I have met some wonderful, caring, knowledgeable, well meaning Teachers and School Personnel. I have also, at times, heard some of the most outrageous statements!!! These ridiculous comments fly in the face of everything the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) stands for. What you will find below are ten of most ridiculous statements that I have heard and why they are so ridiculous.
Life Transitions from Pre-School to Adulthood - Billings - Aug. 2-3, 2012 - 0 views
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Families and educators need continued assistance with resources that teach life skills to assist individuals with autism as they negotiate important transitions in their lives. This two day conference will provide information and hands-on experience that will help you assist children and young adults on the spectrum to discover their unique interests and abilities. Fostering self-identity that will prepare individuals with autism for lifelong inclusion in the community that will maximize their independence, productivity, and enjoyment. Successful early transitions will help pave the way for future transitions. Some individuals on the spectrum will pursue higher education and competitive employment opportunities while others are more limited. Beyond their varied abilities and interests, limited social skills for nearly all individuals with autism make it difficult for them to adjust to new school environments, different living arrangements, college and the workplace. With proper support and services from teachers, mentors, co-workers and job coaches who understand these special needs, we believe all individuals can be supported to lead happier, more productive and independent lives. In addition to information about transitions, educators and family members attending this year's conference will be able to participate in activities often used in therapy and successful educational environments. This will give you a unique opportunity to experience life from the perspective of a person on the spectrum and give you skills to help calm, teach, and care. Where:
MSU-B Main Campus
1500 University Drive
Billings, MT When:
August 2 & 3, 2012 Register:
Call 406-896-5890 to register for this event.
A social experience: Paris student with Asperger's earns way to conference | Great Fall... - 0 views
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A 17-year-old senior at Paris Gibson Alternative High School, Jordan Monroe leaves this week for the Jobs for American Graduates National Student Leadership Academy in Washington, D.C. He was one of only four students from the Jobs for Montana Graduates statewide program selected to attend.
Rural Institute Transition Project eNews June 2009 - 0 views
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In This Issue: ● Work Experiences and Paid Employment ● Making the Most of Each Work Experience ● Emerging Leader Perspective: How I Prepared for Life After School ● Tips for Job Coaches
Real People, Real Jobs - 1 views
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Welcome! This site highlights the employment successes of people with Intellectual Disabilities/Developmental Disabilities (ID/DD) who are working in paid jobs in their communities. Through the use of innovative, front-line employment support practices, these individuals are earning money, forming networks, and contributing to their communities. Learn more about these people and the promising practices that led to their success.
For Some Jobs, Asperger's Syndrome Can Be An Asset : NPR - 0 views
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Statistics on the unemployed have been dominating the news for months. And while the current portrait of the jobless might seem dire, consider this: According to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, less than 20 percent of the disabled population in the country has work.But Aspiritech, a nonprofit in the suburbs of Chicago, is trying to help improve the job outlook for people with Asperger's and high-functioning autism.
Disability Mentoring Day - October 20, 2010 - 0 views
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Disability Mentoring Day (DMD) will be on Wednesday, October 20. It will be a day of job shadowing experiences around the state, bringing students and job seekers with disabilities into the workplace where they can learn about various career opportunities. They will be paired with a career professional to learn what it means to work in that field or occupation and observe a typical workday.
Disability Mentoring Day - October 20, 2010 - 0 views
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Disability Mentoring Day (DMD) will be on Wednesday, October 20. It will be a day of job shadowing experiences around the state, bringing students and job seekers with disabilities into the workplace where they can learn about various career opportunities. They will be paired with a career professional to learn what it means to work in that field or occupation and observe a typical workday.
Temple Grandin on her struggles and 'yak yaks' - Mental health- msnbc.com - 1 views
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"Temple Grandin knows she's different. But she wouldn't have it any other way. In 1950, Grandin was diagnosed with autism. The disorder, seen in about 1 in 110 U.S. kids, spans a range of complex neurodevelopmental problems: an inability to make social connections, language difficulties and bizarre, repetitive behaviors. There is no known cause or cure. Some children may have a mild form of the disorder, yet have difficulties holding down a job in adulthood. Others may never be able to live on their own. And some, like Grandin, defy the odds. "
SSI & PASS Plans - Missoula - Feb. 22, 2010 - 0 views
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"Agenda: (SSI) Supplemental Security Income And PASS Plans to fund Employment Supports * Who is eligible for SSI? * What resources might make someone ineligible for SSI? * When do people apply for SSI? * Can my son or daughter work and keep their SSI? * What impact does work have on their Medicaid? * Who is eligible for a PASS plan? * Learn how PASS plans can pay for Job Development, Job coaching, transportation or anything needed for employment…"
Specialist People Foundation: Enabling 1,000,000 jobs for people with autism - 0 views
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Specialist People Foundation is a Not-for-Profit foundation with the vision to create one million jobs for Specialist People around the world defines as people with a business potential that can be realized with a special understanding and management, like people diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Our goal is to create awareness in the global community and to support the integration on specialist people into the labor market.
Build Bridges for Inspirations at the NBIE Conference - Colorado - June 16-17, 2010 - 0 views
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What: The 4th annual National Brain Injury Employment Conference, Building Bridges, will bring together all the stakeholders in the brain injury and employment fields—survivors, veterans, family members and professionals—for an interactive and inspirational two days of learning and networking. “One of the biggest adjustments brain injury survivors make is often around employment. With support and retraining, survivors can open new doors to success,” said Conference Chair and Certified Brain Injury Specialist Trainer Nancy Freeman. Job hunters and professionals will discover useful tips on getting through school, accessing effective tools for employment and learning strategies for job seeking from nationally recognized experts. This conference will focus on finding purpose after brain injury and attendees will leave with insight into innovative employment strategies and have the opportunity to network with national professionals.
Using Portfolios for Health Care Needs - Webinar - Sept. 20, 2011 - 0 views
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Click here to register for this webinar What: The Representational Portfolio was originally developed as a marketing tool for job developers to represent job seekers to employers. Portfolios are also used by youth to introduce themselves at their IEP meetings and to develop self-advocacy skills. During this webinar, you will learn how Portfolios can be an important piece of the health care transition for young adults. Through a Portfolio's concise text and photos, individuals with disabilities can describe the impact of their disability; list current medications and side effects they are experiencing; discuss seizures (what type, how often, etc.); introduce and explain medical equipment; share information about helpful accommodations and supports; and articulate what they want and need from their medical provider. Younger children can use Portfolios to learn to describe their own health care needs at an early age. Presenters will also share links to health care transition resources such as toolkits, web sites, and iPad apps that attendees may wish to explore. When: Tuesday, September 20. 2011 1:00pm - 2:30pm Mountain
Joe Entwisle: Debunking "The Disability Trap" - 0 views
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I am a person with a disability, and have been since age 16 when a wrestling injury left me paralyzed from the shoulders down. I have a master's degree, a full-time job and yes, I'm one of more than 8.7 million Americans with a disability who rely on the long-term health care services provided through a government program called Supplemental Security Income, or SSI.
Decoding Dyslexia: Never Underestimate a Group of Determined Parents - 0 views
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Parenting a school-aged child with dyslexia requires strategy, savvy and time. Frankly, not all of us possess these attributes in equal measure and the job often seems beyond our means and abilities. The screenings and evaluations, planning and homework support, emotional pep-talks, talking to teachers and administrators, identifying best supports and assessing what is available, navigating legalities, keeping up-to-date on the latest educational interventions and assistive technologies — all of this leaves most parents feeling depleted and inadequate.
Lisa Belzberg: Can Dyslexics Succeed at School or Only in Life? - 0 views
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There's something funny about learning that a successful CEO or politician received bad grades in school. We're amused to hear that Steve Jobs earned C's on his way to a 2.6 GPA in high school-- before creating the most profitable company on Earth. But what if stories like these say more about the quality of our schools than we think? Indeed, statistics show that schools in the United States may not be fostering the skills needed to succeed in life after high school. A shocking number of high school graduates require remediation when they get to college. In New York City - which, unlike most other districts, is tracking the data and attempting to do something about it - more than half of high school graduates aren't prepared for coursework in in community college. Naturally, cities and states (and the authors of the Common Core Standards) have begun adjusting their approach, shifting focus to higher level skills like problem-solving, critical thinking, and even creativity. It's time we took a similar approach to the education of students with learning differences and learning disabilities.
New 'Handbook' helps youth with disabilities transition to adult life | Research News @... - 0 views
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What can teachers, family members, friends and employers do to prepare students for success in the adult world? Identifying students’ strengths and preferences is crucial to developing their skills. Cultivating support at school, on the job and in the community while increasing students’ social competence is also vital.
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Carter and Hughes describe inclusive methods that treat people with disabilities as competent and increase their independence and self-determination in tandem with social support and acceptance among the general population. Students learn to make their own choices, set goals, speak up for themselves and carry out their own plans, a shift from now-disfavored programs that isolated adolescents and young adults with disabilities.
Not Just for Boys: When Autism Spectrum Disorders Affect Girls - 0 views
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An autism diagnosis is relatively rare in girls; Asperger's is even rarer. Boys outnumber girls with autism by 4 to 1; in "high functioning autism" and Asperger's, the gender ratio is estimated to be 10 to 1.1
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For years autism was seen as primarily a male disorder, certainly not the only developmental disorder to affect more boys than girls. But some researchers are asking whether girls with ASD are going undiagnosed, especially those at the high-functioning end of the spectrum like June's daughter? Do girls simply do a better job masking their symptoms? Are their symptoms being missed by diagnostic tools that may be better suited to boys? As researcher John N. Constantino M.D. put it, are doctors looking at girls through "boy-colored glasses"?
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The Montana Autism Education Project of the Office of Public Instruction is proud to present Rudy Simone in four FREE presentations in Montana. Ms. Simone is the author of three books on Asperger syndrome, all best-sellers: Aspergirls: Empowering Females with Asperger's Syndrome Asperger's on the Job: Must-Have Advice for People with Asperger's or High-Functioning Autism, and their Employers, Educators, and Advocates 22 Things a Woman Must Know if She Loves a Man with Asperger Syndrome Ms. Simone will be in Billings, Helena and Missoula and Kalispell for a FREE presentation on the above topics. Pre-registration is required to attend, please register below. A separate registration is required for each person attending. When/Where: Wednesday, April 25th -- 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m Billings Convention Center
1223 Mullowney Lane
Billings MT
Thursday, April 26th -- 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Gateway Center
1710 National Avenue
Helena, MT
Friday, April 27th -- 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. DoubleTree Hotel Edgewater
100 Madison Avenue
Missoula, MT