Integrating Effective Autism Practices into Community EI Settings

4503 University Drive Northwest,Huntsville AL 35816

09 November, 2022

Description

This training will provide: An overview of effective early intervention strategies for children with autism and their families, with an emphasis on social communication. Tips for encouraging caregivers to be effective play and communication partners using Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral strategies. An interactive activity inviting attendees to apply newly learned strategies to their own caseloads.This training is appropriate for: Early Intervention Service ProvidersEarly Childhood ProfessionalsDevelopmental SpecialistsSpeech TherapistsOccupational TherapistsPhysical TherapistsSchedule: 8:30-9:00: Registration 9:00-9:30: Introductions & Overview of Part C Autism Initiatives 9:30-10:30: Autism Characteristics - Observations and Conversations with Caregivers 10:30-11:30: Effective Early Intervention Strategies 11:30-12:00: Lunch* 12:00-1:45: Interactive Application/Activities 1:45-2:00: Wrap Up/Questions & Answers * District 1 DCC is treating attendees to a boxed lunch from Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe. Please indicate your meal selection when registering. Feel free to bring your own lunch if you have food allergies or dietary preferences. This workshop is FREE to attend but registration is required. It will be held in the Community Room inside the University of Alabama in Huntsville's Early Learning Center.