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A Curriculum for Intensive, Early Intervention Program for Children with Autism: The Third Phase |
Friday, May 27, 2005 |
6:00 PM–9:00 PM |
Boulevard A (2nd floor) |
Area: AUT; Domain: Applied Research |
CE Instructor: Barbara Metzger, Ph.D. |
BARBARA METZGER (Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools), ANGELA L. POLETTI (Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools) |
Description: A curriculum for teaching young children with autism advanced skills will be presented. The curriculum is presented in a flow chart format that specifies the sequence of teaching programs. The curriculum has a heavy emphasis on teaching language and play/social skills. The curriculum also covers imitation/observational learning, school readiness and self-help skills. Incorporating peer play dates and school into a childs program will also be discussed. |
Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of the workshop, the participant will be able to: - Read the curriculum flow chart to determine the sequence of skills. - Identify the programs of the third phase of the curriculum as well as the overall goal and ideal timeline. - Identify the goal of each program. - Identify potential mistakes for each program. - Identify teaching tips for each program. - Identify play activities to incorporate into your teaching. - Identify strategies for increasing peer play success. - Identify strategies for increasing school success. |
Activities: Watch video clips of specific programs and specific teaching methods/strategies; Lecture; Question and answer; In vivo practice of teaching methodologies/strategies. |
Audience: Parents and professional who want to learn about the curriculum and methodologies to teach a young child with autism. |
Content Area: Practice |
Instruction Level: Advanced |