Education for Children with Special Needs
Thursdays, September 23 to October 28, 2010 from 6:30 – 8:30pm | $135
This series will feature information and resources specifically geared towards educational assistants and those working closely with people who have Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Session 1: LDs & Assistive Technology Tools
Session 2: Understanding IEPs and SMART Goals
Session 3: Designing and Collecting Effective Data
Session 4: FASD at School
Session 5: Aboriginal Education in Inclusive Classrooms
Session 6: Creating Effective Home/School Communication Books
Parenting Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Thursdays, January 20 to March 10, 6:30 – 8:30 pm (not February 24) | $145
CLEAR, in partnership with McMaster Children’s Hospital ASD School Support Program, presents a 7-week series providing information and resources for parents and others involved with children with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Session 1:
Part I: Critically Evaluating Research in ASD
Part II: Assessment in ASD
Session 2
Part I: IBI & Connections
Part II: IEPs & ASD
Session 3
Effective Use of Proactive Strategies in ASD
Session 4
Evidence-Based Strategies for Challenging Behaviours in ASD
Session 5
Part I: Asperger's Disorder
Part II: Asperger's & Girls
Session 6
Part I: Issues in Adolescence & ASD
Part II: ASD & Anxiety
Session 7
Part I: Transitioning to Post-Secondary
Part II: ASD Beyond High School
Dr. Kimberly Maich, the facilitator and organizer of both these Workshops, is a Sessional Assistant Professor of Education at Redeemer. She also teaches in the Faculties of Education and Continuing Education at Sir Wilfrid Laurier University, Brock University, Nipissing University and Tyndale University College and is a consultant with McMaster Children’s Hospital's ASD School Support Program.