What
Can I Say? What Did You Say? Using Language to Build Social Skills for
Individuals with Asperger’s Disorder & High Functioning Autism Children
& adults with Asperger Syndrome and high functioning autism are
often in need of
services to increase their skills in social communication, or pragmatic
language, so that they can succeed in both school and workplace
settings. They typically have deficits in Theory of Mind, Central
Coherence, and Executive Function that keep them from developing the
skills of social interaction. However, these skills can be taught
explicitly. This workshop will focus on intervention for the learning
of conversation and listening skills, personal narrative skills and
verbally mediated problem solving using “self talk”. For more information contact UM-NSU CARD ~ Ph: 305-284-5263
Today,
professionals, families and learners with ASD are beginning to redefine
the outcomes of the transition process beyond employment to include
measures of personal competence and life satisfaction. To this end,
this presentation will provide an
overview and practical suggestions for transition planning in support
of competent adulthood inclusive of employment, social skills,
sexuality and quality of life concerns. Regional
Trainings are hosted by the Centers for Autism and Related
Disabilities, through the Partnership for Effective Programs for
Students with Autism, a program funded by the State of Florida,
Department of Education, K-12 Public Schools, Bureau of Exceptional
Education and Student Services, through federal assistance under the
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Part B.
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