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"Human Development & Reading Comprehension in Autism Spectrum Disorders" Tuesday, Nov. 18th ASDs and the House of Human Development
Teresa Bolick, Ph.D. Individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) show a vast array of strengths and challenges. All too often, their challenges lead to behavior that interferes with success in everyday life at home, at school, and in the community. Because their developmental profiles are so complex, intervention is complicated and potentially overwhelming to families, schools, and other treatment teams. The House of Human Development is a user-friendly model of human development that suggests that communication, learning, and social competence rest upon the foundation of efficient sensorimotor processing and self-regulation. It emphasizes the interaction between an individual's developmental strengths and challenges and the situation at hand. More... Wednesday, Nov. 19th
Achieving Reading Comprehension for Autism and Other Disabilities
Marion Blank, Ph.D. Effective reading comprehension has proven to be one of the most elusive skills for children with language problems. Even when decoding is not an issue, difficulties in understanding what has been read persist, affecting the child's chances for both academic and life success. Using insights from linguistics and cognitive psychology, the workshop will demonstrate innovative programs that use new materials and techniques to steadily guide children to significant levels of comprehension. The approach also provides a comprehensive framework that parents and practitioners can use for more effective communication in a variety of settings. More...
Location:
Holiday Inn Crystal Lake
800 S. IL Route 31
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 477-7000
Hotel Directions 6 CPDUs are offered each conference day by the Illinois State Board of Education. Professional 2 Days:
Thur Oct 14: $195 After Oct 14: $205
Online Cost: $185 Online Cost: $195 Professional 1 Day:
Thur Oct 14: $130 After Oct 14: $140
Online Cost: $125 Online Cost: $135 Parents: (Prices will not change)
2 Days: $160 1 Day: $95 View Crystal Lake web page Printer-friendly conference info |
Theda Nixon
INSOURCE Program Specialist
1703 S. Ironwood Drive
South Bend, IN 46613
1-800-332-4433
574-234-7101
574-234-7279 (fax)
tnixon@insource.org