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31st Annual Convention; Chicago, IL; 2005

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Workshop #W42
CE Offered: PSY/BACB
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

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