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Comprehensive Programming for Students with High Functioning Autism - Great Falls - Feb. 28, 2014

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What:
In this one day training, learners will focus on the multi-level comprehensive autism planning system or (CAPS) to program for students with HFA/AS. The topics will include sensory differences, cognitive differences, motor differences, and emotional vulnerability with reinforcement strategies for a comprehensive look at programming, service delivery, and progress monitoring. The attendees will leave with a new mind-set of how inclusive settings can be modified/adapted for a positive learning experience.

When:
Saturday, February 28, 2014
8:00 am - 4:00 pm Mountain

Where:
Hampton Inn
2301 14th St SW
Great Falls, MT 59404

Cost:
No cost

Comprehensive Programming for Students with High Functioning Autism - Havre - Feb. 27, 2014

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What:
In this one day training, learners will focus on the multi-level comprehensive autism planning system or (CAPS) to program for students with HFA/AS. The topics will include sensory differences, cognitive differences, motor differences, and emotional vulnerability with reinforcement strategies for a comprehensive look at programming, service delivery, and progress monitoring. The attendees will leave with a new mind-set of how inclusive settings can be modified/adapted for a positive learning experience.

When:
Friday, February 27, 2014
8:00 am - 4:00 pm Mountain

Where:
Fifth Ave Christian Church
2015 5th Ave.
Havre, MT 59501

Cost:
No cost

Implementing Social Skills Groups for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders - Great Falls - Jan. 21, 2014

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What:
This workshop will provide school professionals* with specific knowledge and skills on how to implement a social skills group for children with ASD and related disorders that is evidence-based, data-driven, inexpensive, and engaging for children.  The workshop is interactive and participants will role play and practice the skills throughout the day.

When:
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
9:30 am - 4:30 pm Mountain

Where:
Hampton Inn
2301 14th St SW
Great Falls, MT 59404

Cost:
No cost

The Autism Experience with Temple Grandin - Havre - Jan. 3, 2014

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What:
Dr. Temple Grandin will give a presentation regarding her experiences with early educational intervention, sensory problems, autistic thinking process, learning sound skills, and potential employment opportunities. Dr. Grandin at a young age exhibited signs of severe autism, however, she was able to find her niche after developing a connection with livestock. She will also address other topics including key aspects of developing the autistic mind.

When:
Friday, January 3, 2014
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Mountain

Where:
Fifth Avenue Christian Church
2015 5th Avenue
Havre, MT 59501

Cost:
No cost. Registration is required.

Social Thinking Clinic - Billings - Aug. 5, 6, 2014

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What:
The Social Thinking Clinics, founded by Michelle Garcia Winner, are dedicated to developing and practicing innovative treatment approaches for assisting individuals with social learning disabilities, including students and adults with high-functioning autism, Asperger Syndrome, nonverbal learning disability and related diagnosed and undiagnosed social-communicative difficulties.

When:
August 5, 6, 2014
More details to come

Where:
More details to come

No More Meltdowns, Managing and Preventing Challenging Behaviors - Webinar - May. 13, 2014

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What:
All of us can have meltdowns when we lose control and seem immune to reasoning. Having consistent rules and consequences for such behavior is important, yet there are times when such traditional discipline seems ineffective. When consistent discipline is not enough, we need to understand why these difficult moments continue. This presentation is designed to (1) learn ways to de-escalate a meltdown in the moment, (2) understand 7 common triggers to repeat problems and (3) create effective prevention plans for each triggering situation.

When:
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
1:30 pm Mountain

Cost:
Single participant - $50.00, Agency access - $175.00

Understanding Challenging Behaviors and the Need for Social Skills Training - Webinar - Apr. 8, 2014

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What:
In order to implement any strategy to help students on the autism spectrum, we first need to understand the reasons behind some of their challenging behaviors and understand the feelings those behaviors provoke in their caretakers. This session helps caregivers manage their own emotions so they can help manage those of their children or clients.

When:
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
1:30 pm Mountain

Cost:
Single participant - $50.00, Agency access - $175.00

My Journey to Self-determination - Webinar - Mar. 11, 2014

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What:
In this webcast, Tori illustrates her struggles, triumphs, and tools used to survive each day. This allows for an opportunity to walk a mile in her shoes as she journeys through life from childhood to adulthood. Tori's message will leave you curious, motivated, and with a heightened awareness of ASD. Just when you think you know all about ASD, Tori's story may surprise you!

When:
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
1:30 pm Mountain

Cost:
Single participant - $50.00, Agency access - $175.00

Sexuality Instruction and Learners with ASD - Webinar - Dec. 10, 2013

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What:
Persons with ASD are sexual beings. However, individual interest in sex or in developing an intimate sexual relationship with another person varies widely across individuals at all ability levels. There is a significant need for individualized, effective instruction for persons with ASD across the ability spectrum. On completion of this workshop participants will be able to: Provide an overview of the components of sexuality education, Recognize the importance of sexuality education as one component of community safety training, Recognize some the challenges to effective sexuality education specific to learners on the autism spectrum.

When:
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
1:30 pm Mountain

Cost:
Single participant - $50.00, Agency access - $175.00

Everything you've EVER Wanted to Know about Visual Schedules for Students with ASD - Webinar - Jan. 9, 2014

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What:
This evidence-based visual support strategy has proven effective in meeting the learning and behavioral needs for students of all ages with ASD. This fast-paced webinar will define, for participants, the function or purpose of individual visual schedules and share critical design decisions for creating schedules for all students with ASD. Low tech to high tech examples of individual visual schedules will be shared, including iTechnology visual schedule apps.

When:
Thursday, January 9, 2014
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Mountain

Cost:
$55.00 per person