Date & Time:
12/8/2011 02:00 PM CST
12/20/2011 11:00 AM CST
Short Description:
During this webinar we will discuss multiple strategies for Autism and Rett’s Disorder including the SCERTS, TEACCH and DIR models. The role of medication for autistic children will also be discussed
Full Description:
Autism Strategies Then and Now
Autism strategies begin with The TEACCH Method. It was created in the 1960’s era to educate and intervene with autistic children. During this webinar, we will discuss Developmentally-based, Individual-difference, Relationship-based intervention (DIR). Features will be provided to demonstrate how it is used. The SCERTS Model introduces an approach to teaching children with autism based on: Social Partner, Language Partner, and Conversational Partner. We will review Social Stories strategies and Educational strategies. The role of medication with autistic children will be discussed and Rett’s Disorder will be described as well as the prognosis of girls and boys with Rett’s Disorder.
Course Includes:
Live Q&A
Presentation Handout
Post session recording access
CE Credit
What You Will Learn:
Explain the TEACCH, DIR, SCERTS models and apply them to training autistic children.
Discuss the role of social groups, exercise, and medicine in the treatment of autistic children.
Recognize 5 educational strategies to support learning and maturity in autistic children.
Assess Rating Scales used to assess children with autism.
Identify the symptoms of Rett’s Disorder and treatment strategies.
Your Presenter:
ANITA REMIG, Ed.D., F.P.P.R., F.S.M.I., is a practicing clinical psychologist, certified school psychologist, and consultant with over 25 years of experience specializing in learning styles, brain-based research, and learning problem interventions. Dr. Remig is a member of the American Psychological Association. She is a “Fellow of the Prescribing Psychologist Register” (F.P.P.R.) and a “Fellow in Serious Mental Illness” (F.S.M.I.) from the Prescribing Psychologist Register. Dr. Remig also recently passed the ICCP National Examination for Psychologists in Psychopharmacology and has been awarded a certification as a Medical Psychologist from the Academy of Medical Psychology.
Disclaimer:
This event qualifies for one CE credit. Only registered attendees will have access to CE. A Cross Country Education web account is required to attend. There is no charge for a CCE web account. It is recommended
that you join the meeting 15 to 20 minutes early. Speaker phone sound quality is poor and it is recommended that they not be used to listen to the event.
Technical requirements:
To view this webinar you will need to download the WebEx Application. You will be prompted to download it when you first enter the site. To save time, you can setup prior to the meeting by following this link:
https://apidemoeu.webex.com/apidemoeu/meetingcenter/mcsetup.php
Who Should Attend:
Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Social Workers, Counselors, Case Managers, Educators, Marriage & Family
Therapists, Drug and Alcohol Counselors, Physicians, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Criminal Justice Personnel
(Probation Officers), Occupational Therapists, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants, Parents
