Professional+Development

=Professional Development =

Online Professional Development
[|www.autisminternetmodules.org] Take advantage of these excellent modules to learn about evidence-based practices for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders.


 * Posted April 16, 2008 **


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**//"He Reads but He Doesn't Understand"// Supporting the Reading Comprehension of Students with Autism ** || Speaker: Dr. Paula Kluth, author of //A Land We Can Share// and other books. Dr. Kluth discusses the literacy education of students with autism and shares specific ideas on ways to support students' reading comprehension http://www.autismnetwork.org/about/index.html Check out these modules from the Interactive Collaborative Autism Network (ICAN) with information in seven different areas:
 * Posted 2/22/2008**
 * 1. Characteristics
 * 2. Assessment
 * 3. Academic Interventions
 * 4. Behavioral Interventions
 * 5. Communication Interventions
 * 6. Environmental Interventions
 * 7. Social Interventions

Conferences and Meetings
June 26 (evening only) and June 27 at Kent State University If you would like a flyer, please contact Mary at the State Support Team Region 12 Special Education Office (330.343.3355 or toll free 1.800.362.6687) and she will send you one.
 * Posted April 14, 2008 **
 * Effective Use of Behavioral Interventions for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders**

 **This conference is now closed (5/19/2008) ** OCALI will sponsor a two day transition conference June 25-26, 2008 in Columbus, OH. Registration is free and each particicpant will be eligible to receive a $300 stipend for attendance. Space is limited so register early. For questions about registration, please contact Sue fraley at sue_fraley@ocali.org or 614-257-7626 (cell).
 * Posted April 18, 2008**

Dr. Jed Baker speaks on "Social Skills Training" in Midland PA, June 19, 2008.** This conference is about understanding challenging behaviors in social communication disorders with an overview of behavior management techniques. http://www.thehopelearningcenter.com/events.html
 * Posted May 19, 2008