Practical Intervention Strategies for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders Session 1 is organized by Education Resources, Inc (ERI) and will be held during May 18 - 19, 2018 at Bronson Health Care Group, Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States of America.
The target audience for this medical event is OTR, COTA, PT, PTA, SLP and special educators. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 13 contact hours (1.3 CEU's).
Course Description:
With the increasing number of children with ASD it is essential that therapists keep current on the latest research and interventions to incorporate new knowledge and techniques into their clinical practice. This course will assist practitioners in identifying, and implementing intervention strategies to successfully support social engagement, play skills, motor coordination, planning and participation in daily activities. Learning will be supported through case analysis and practical, easy to use strategies.
Course is applicable to all ages of individuals on the autism spectrum. It will cover early signs of autism, as well as strategies that can be applicable to school age children, teenagers and adults.
Course Objectives:
• Integrate current research and intervention strategies to strengthen and support and strengthen your clinical evidenced based practice.
• Explore interventions and strategies to address difficulties with sensory processing, emotional regulation, social participation, play, motor control, planning, visually directed activities, and daily life skills including eating and sleep.
• Develop a "tool kit" of specific intervention strategies, useful accommodations and visual supports to encourage successful participation in early intervention, school, clinic and home settings.
• Recognize the wide variety of factors that can influence early identification, diagnosis, intervention and functional outcomes for individuals with ASD.
Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.